Desharnais has missed the last seven-plus weeks with an upper-body injury, last playing on Nov. 26, when the Sharks lost 6-0 to the Colorado Avalanche. Desharnais was not injured in that game, but said Monday he needed time away to have surgery to repair a bothersome elbow.

SUNRISE, Fla. – An uncharacteristic slump in the second period proved too costly for the Florida Panthers in a 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday. Taking control of the game, the Sharks scored three times in a span of 5:22 in the second.

Florida Panthers Star Matthew Tkachuk openly praised President Donald Trump as the Florida Panthers visited the White House.

On "Sharks Postgame Live," Alan Hoshida and Nick Nollenberger detail San Jose's turning point against the Florida Panthers on Monday at Amerant Bank Arena.Sharks' second-period scoring outburst fuels win for season sweep vs.

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The Florida Panthers are getting some help just in the nick of time. News emerged that forward Matthew Tkachuk will return to the lineup on Monday. Tkachuk is set to make his season debut for the Panthers against the San Jose Sharks.

Rebound goals and a goalie brawl ignite the ice, but the Panthers' home struggles continue against the Sharks' relentless attack.