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.

Will Smith scored for a second straight game and a rare goalie fight highlighted San Jose's 4-1 win over the two-time defending champion Florida Panthers.

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 and San Jose Sharks take the ice in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+. Florida claimed a 5-2 road victory over the Washington Capitals its last time out on Jan. 17. San Jose's last game was a road loss, 4-2, against the Detroit Red Wings on Jan. 16.

After a long recovery, Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is set to return to the ice, ready to rejoin his teammates against the Sharks.

Desharnais was activated off injured reserve before Monday’s game and was paired with Sam Dickinson. 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.