Vancouver Canucks forward Lukas Reichel has hit the waiver wire, and the San Jose Sharks should consider claiming him.

The Penguins continue along their five-game homestand as they take on the San Jose Sharks at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is set for 3 PM. Doors open at 1:30 PM. This game will be available to watch on SportsNet Pittsburgh and NHL Network.

Smith was injured on a hit by Parker Wotherspoon. With no update available, Smith should be considered day-to-day pending further evaluation. The Sharks ' next game is at home Tuesday versus the Flames. If Smith and Philipp Kurashev (upper body) are both unavailable, a call-up from AHL San Jose could be in order.

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San Jose Sharks center Michael Misa is injured and will miss the start of Canada’s training camp for the upcoming World Junior Hockey championship

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers and the San Jose Sharks face off in a non-conference matchup. Philadelphia has a 15-9-3 record overall and a 9-5-2 record in home games. The Flyers are 2-4-3 in games decided by a single goal.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson spoke to Sheng Peng about his Sharks exit, stating he sees a "bright future" for San Jose.