MacDonald notched an assist, two hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald has an assist in each of the last two games to begin April after failed to get on the scoresheet through six outings in March. The 30-year-old is up to seven points, 65 shots on net, 58 hits, 39 blocked shots, 23 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 53 contests between the Sharks and the Avalanche this season.

MacDonald (upper body) will be back in the lineup Saturday against Calgary, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald, who will return from an eight-game absence, has picked up three points, 25 shots on net, 23 blocks and 23 hits in 15 games with the Sharks this season. He will replace Nikolai Knyzhov in the lineup.

MacDonald (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald has missed San Jose's last eight games because of the injury. He has a goal and five points in 48 contests this season. He's likely to serve on the third pairing if he's ready to return Saturday.

MacDonald (upper body) won't return Thursday versus Vancouver, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald also missed the Sharks' previous seven games. He has a goal, five points, 52 hits and 37 blocks in 48 contests this season. When he's ready to play, it will likely be as part of the third pairing.

MacDonald (upper body) is close to returning, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald, who has been unavailable since March 6, isn't guaranteed to play Thursday versus Vancouver, but there's at least a chance he'll be ready for that contest. The 30-year-old has a goal and five points in 48 appearances in 2022-23. When MacDonald's healthy, he might replace Nikolai Knyzhov in the lineup.

MacDonald (upper body) joined the Sharks at the end of Monday's practice but it's believed his timeline remains week-to-week, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald had been off the ice since suffering an upper-body injury in a game against Winnipeg on Mar. 6. He probably won't be ready to play Tuesday against Columbus. MacDonald has supplied five points, 54 shots on goal, 37 blocked shots and 52 hits in 48 games this season.

MacDonald (undisclosed) won't play versus the Wild on Saturday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald is set to miss his third straight game, and at this point there's no telling when he might rejoin the lineup. The Sharks' homestand continues Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets.

MacDonald (undisclosed) will remain sidelined versus St. Louis on Thursday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald will miss his second straight contest due to his undisclosed injury. In 15 games since joining the Sharks, the defenseman has garnered three points which is more than he earned in 33 contests for Colorado this year. Either way, the Portland native shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of offensive upside once cleared to play.

MacDonald (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against Colorado, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald was injured early in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over Winnipeg. Derrick Pouliot will play Tuesday against Colorado following his recall from the minors. MacDonald has one goal, two assists, 25 shots on net, 23 blocks and 23 hits in 15 games with the Sharks since being acquired from the Avalanche on Jan. 25.

MacDonald (undisclosed) will not return to Monday's game against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

MacDonald logged two PIM in just 1:55 of ice time Monday. An update on his status should be available before Tuesday's game in Colorado. He has three points in 15 games since joining the Sharks.