The Sharks now have six players on IR, tied with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the most in the league.

San Jose Sharks have captain Logan Couture present in their locker room, but miss him on the ice. The Sharks have tried their best to hold their own this season, but have come up short more times than they would like.

Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Today, like every day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the games happening and gives our predictions for each. We’ll also break down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play a part.