Middleton is scheduled to skate Tuesday, indicating he's cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Middleton could be ready sooner, he won't be eligible to rejoin the Sharks' lineup until Saturday against the Avalanche due to Canada's COVID-19 border restrictions. Another update on the 25-year-old blueliner should surface once he's cleared to play.