Barabanov scored a power-play goal on two shots, added an assist and logged two hits in Friday's 5-4 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov got the Sharks on the board in the first period, and he set up a Logan Couture goal after a Stars turnover in the second. This was Barabanov's third multi-point effort in the last seven games. The 28-year-old winger has a goal, seven helpers, 18 shots on net, 11 hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 12 appearances, serving as a playmaker on the second line.

Barabanov recorded a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov has picked up all six of his assists this season in the last six games, and three of them have come with the man advantage. He set up a Timo Meier tally early in the third period of Thursday's contest. Barabanov has added 12 shots, eight hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-6 rating while playing a solid two-way game in a top-six role through nine outings.

Barabanov produced two assists and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov has started to find his way again with five assists in his last five games, which accounts for his offense so far. Tuesday's contest was also the first time he's had multiple shots on net in a single game this year. The 28-year-old has added eight hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through eight contests, primarily playing in a top-six role with power-play time. He began the year with a lower-body injury, but he should be pretty well past it now, though he's always been more of a pass-first player.

Barabanov produced two assists, including one on the power play, in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov was swapped from Tomas Hertl's line to Logan Couture's, and the move paid off instantly. Barabanov drew the secondary helper on Couture's goal 26 seconds into the game and set up his center again on a power-play marker in the middle frame. Through six contests, Barabanov has three helpers, six hits, five blocked shots and a minus-5 rating. The chemistry he showed with Couture may lead head coach David Quinn to keep them together for a while.

Barabanov notched an assist in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov's helper on an Erik Karlsson goal in the second period was the former's first point this year. Through four contests, Barabanov has picked up five hits, three blocked shots, two shots on goal and a minus-4 rating while playing on the top line. He started the year on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, so it's possible he's just getting up to speed now after missing almost all of the preseason.

Barabanov (lower body) was taken off the injured reserve list Tuesday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov was referred to as a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against the Islanders, but this move seems to suggest that he will play. If he does, it will likely be on a line with Tomas Hertl and Steven Lorentz.

Barabanov (lower body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday versus the Islanders, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov has missed the Sharks' first four games due to the injury. He skated on a line with Tomas Hertl and Steven Lorentz during Monday's practice, so that's his probable assignment if he is healthy enough to play.

Barabanov (lower body) will miss Saturday's game versus Chicago, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov hasn't been in a game yet this season, but coach David Quinn did say that he's close, to the point where he almost played Saturday. When Barabanov does make his season debut, it will likely be in a bottom-six role.

Barabanov (lower body) won't play Friday against Carolina, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

The silver lining is Barabanov did practice Thursday and was on the ice again Friday morning. He had 10 goals and 39 points in 70 contests in 2021-22. Look for him to serve in a bottom-six role once he's ready to return.

Barabanov (lower body) is practicing again Thursday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barabanov did not travel with the Sharks to Europe for their opening two games of the season. He took line rushes with Nico Sturm on Wednesday and could return to the Sharks lineup as early as Friday against visiting Carolina. He had 10 goals and 39 points in 70 games last season and will likely see bottom-six duty upon his return to the lineup.