Walman (lower body) is not at morning skate and is expected to sit out Friday's tilt versus Vegas, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walman will miss his second straight game. The defenseman has already set a career high of 25 points in just 31 games this season. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

Walman (lower body) won't play against Vancouver on Monday, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

EDGE Analysis

Walman is day-to-day and will get additional time to recover ahead of Friday's matchup versus Vegas. He has registered five goals, 25 points, 80 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and 30 hits in 31 appearances this season. Due to Walman's absence, Henry Thrun will skate on the top pairing, while Shakir Mukhamadullin will be in Monday's lineup.

Walman notched two assists and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Walman helped out on Macklin Celebrini's second-period equalizer and a go-ahead goal by Fabian Zetterlund in the third. This was Walman's second multi-point effort in his last three outings. The 28-year-old defenseman already has a career year to his name with five goals, 19 helpers, six power-play points, 75 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 29 appearances. He's been a big boost to any fantasy manager who took a chance on him in drafts or those who plucked him off the waiver wire early in the campaign.

Walman generated a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Walman registered an assist on the man advantage in the second period, and his goal to put San Jose up 4-2 in the third period stood as the eventual game-winner. The Ontario native was all over the scoresheet Thursday -- he logged four shots on net, three blocked shots, one takeaway and a plus-1 rating to go along with a team-high 23:52 of ice time. Walman was highly productive in November with 10 points in as many games, but he had just one point over four games in December prior to Thursday's multi-point effort. The Sharks' No. 1 blueliner is leading the club on the back end in scoring with five goals and 17 assists through 27 appearances. The 28-year-old also set a new career high in points in his sixth NHL campaign.

Walman notched a power-play assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Walman had been held off the scoresheet in the previous two contests. The Sharks' offense has gone cold on their tough road trip, but Walman has helped out on three of the team's eight goals over their last four games. For the season, he has 20 points (four on the power play), 64 shots on net, 37 blocked shots, 23 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-7 rating across 25 appearances. He needs one more point to match his career high from last season.

Walman notched a pair of assists, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Walman is on a career-best five-game point streak, earning two goals and five helpers in that span. The defenseman had a hand in goals by Luke Kunin and Cody Ceci in this win. Walman has been one of the biggest breakout players in fantasy so far this season with 19 points, 61 shots on net, 32 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 22 appearances. The 28-year-old defenseman is two points shy of matching his output from last year, and with a huge role in all situations for the Sharks, it looks like he'll be crushing his previous high-water marks across the board.

Walman scored two goals on four shots and added four PIM in Friday's 8-5 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Walman is rolling with five points over his last four contests. His first tally Friday tied the game at 4-4, and he also had the Sharks' empty-netter to seal the win. The 28-year-old defenseman doubled his goal total to four and has added 13 assists, 61 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 18 hits and 18 PIM across 21 appearances. He also has a plus-7 rating, which partially showcases that he's more than just a scoring threat on the blue line.

Walman produced an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Walman has a helper in three straight games and six points over seven outings since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old defenseman is up to 15 points, 57 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 18 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 20 contests. Walman's offense may not be that steady all season, but he's playing well in a large role, and that carries value in most fantasy formats.

Walman provided a power-play assist in Monday's 7-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Walman is thriving now that he's recovered from an upper-body injury -- he has a goal and four helpers since his return. The 28-year-old defenseman has reclaimed his spot on the top pairing and first power-play unit. Walman is up to 14 points (three on the power play), 54 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 17 hits and a plus-5 rating over 19 appearances. He's well on his way to a career year and should gain plenty of fantasy supporters along the way as a savvy waiver-wire addition.

Walman notched an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

The defensive pair of Walman and Cody Ceci was on the ice for the Sharks' two goals and none of the Sabres' tallies. With four points over five contests since he returned from an upper-body injury, Walman doesn't appear to have lost a step. The defenseman is at two goals, 11 helpers, 53 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 16 hits and a plus-4 rating over 18 outings this season while seeing top-pairing minutes.