Barabanov scored a goal on his lone shot in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

After missing 18 games with a broken finger, Barabanov scored his first goal of the season late in the third period Sunday, redirecting a Calen Addison feed past Jonathan Quick to cut the Sharks' deficit to 6-5. The 29-year-old Barabanov played 18:19 of ice time in the loss, third most among San Jose forwards, including 2:01 on the power play. He should continue to work in a top-six role after tallying 15 goals and 47 points in 68 games last season.

Barabanov (finger) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov is expected to return from an 18-game absence in Sunday's contest against the Rangers. He is projected to play alongside Tomas Hertl and William Eklund, per Max Miller of The Hockey News. Barabanov doesn't have a point in six appearances this season, but he has been credited with nine shots on goal and three hits.

Barabanov (finger) is expected to play during the team's five-game road trip but won't be in action versus the Devils on Friday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov has been out of the lineup since Oct. 24 versus the Panthers, a stretch of 17 games on the shelf. Prior to getting injured, the winger was yet to register a point this season but was starting to pick things up with nine shots in his last three contests. With the number of forward injuries, Barabanov could be in line for a top-six role once given the all-clear.

Barabanov is expected to miss four-to-six weeks due to a broken finger, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov, who is already on injured reserve, won't require surgery. He had didn't have a point and posted nine shots on goal in six outings prior to getting injured. Fabian Zetterlund has been playing alongside Tomas Hertl and Anthony Duclair during Barabanov's absence.

Barabanov (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov was already expected to miss significant time, so his designation for IR shouldn't come as a surprise. In a corresponding move, the Sharks brought up Ryan Carpenter from the minors. Prior to getting hurt, Barabanov was struggling with zero points in six games.

Barabanov (upper body) will be out for "a while," coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov sustained the injury late in the third period of Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Florida. The 29-year-old hasn't recorded a point through six games this season, but he finished the 2022-23 campaign with 15 goals and 47 points in 68 outings. While Barabanov is unavailable, Givani Smith, who spent the last two contests as a healthy scratch, is likely to draw into the lineup. Barabanov's absence might also lead to rookie William Eklund playing an increased role.

Barabanov sustained an undisclosed injury Tuesday versus the Panthers, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach David Quinn didn't have an update on Barabanov after the game. The Sharks are set for a back-to-back versus the Lightning on Thursday and the Hurricanes on Friday. If the winger can't play, Givani Smith is the only currently healthy forward available on the Sharks' roster.

Barabanov (lower body) likely won't return before the end of the 2022-23 season, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov hasn't played since March 25 against Calgary. He generated 15 goals, 47 points and 120 shots on net in 68 appearances this season.

Barabanov (lower body) won't play Saturday against Arizona and could be unavailable for the rest of the season, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov, who has been out since March 25, hasn't resumed skating yet. He has produced 15 goals, 47 points and 120 shots on net in 68 contests this campaign. Danil Gushchin, who will make his NHL debut Saturday, will get a chance to play with Tomas Hertl against the Coyotes.

Barabanov (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Golden Knights, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov is set to miss his second straight game with the injury. There's been no timeline established, and with the Sharks out of the playoff hunt, they'll likely take no risks with the winger's health.