Walman scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Walman cut the Stars' lead to 3-2 at 13:25 of the third period with a snap shot from the top of the right circle. This was his second goal of the season, but he's made a bigger impact as a playmaker from the blue line. The 28-year-old has 10 assists already, and that figure represents a career-high mark for him.

Walman posted an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

While he was listed on the third pairing, Walman saw a team-high 24:55 of ice time in his return from a five-game absence due to an upper-body injury. The defenseman has been one of the bright spots for the Sharks this season, though that light may be dimmed if he remains on the second power-play unit. He has 10 points, 37 shots on net, 24 blocked shots, 16 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 14 appearances.

Walman (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Pittsburgh, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Following a five-game absence, Walman could work on the third pairing and see power-play time on the second unit. He has a goal and nine points in 13 appearances this season. Jack Thompson will be scratched to make room for Walman's return.

Walman (upper body) will remain sidelined for Thursday's clash with the Rangers, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walman will be out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive contest due to his lingering upper-body issue. The blueliner was originally deemed a game-time call versus New York, so it's possible he will be ready in time to face the Penguins on Saturday.

Walman (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision Thursday, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Walman has a goal and nine points over 13 appearances in 2024-25. He's missed San Jose's last four games due to the injury. If he draws back into the lineup Thursday, then Jack Thompson would likely be a healthy scratch after dressing in the Sharks' past four games.

Walman (upper body) won't play Monday against Philadelphia, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

EDGE Analysis

Walman is day-to-day and will miss his fourth straight game. His next chance to return will be Thursday versus the Rangers. Walman has one goal, eight assists, 35 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and 16 hits across 13 outings this season.

Walman (upper body) won't suit up for Sunday's contest against the Devils, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Walman will miss his second straight game due to the injury. The left-shot blueliner skated with the team Sunday morning, so he could suit up in the second half of a back-to-back versus the Flyers on Monday. Jack Thompson will replace Walman in the lineup Sunday, and Henry Thrun will slide up to the top defense pair alongside Cody Ceci.

Walman (upper body) will be a game-time decision Sunday versus the Devils, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

San Jose may dress seven defenders and 11 forwards against New Jersey. Walman was on the top pairing and worked on the second power-play unit during Sunday's morning skate, both positive signs for a potential return from a two-game absence. He has registered one goal, eight assists, 35 shots on net, 22 blocked shots and 16 hits across 13 appearances this season.

Walman (upper body) will join the Sharks for their upcoming four-game road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Walman has missed two games due to team suspension and upper-body injury but appears to be trending in the right direction. Once the 28-year-old defenseman is cleared to play, he should immediately retake his spot on the blue line in addition to seeing power-play opportunities. Barring a long-term injury, the Toronto native should be capable of easily surpassing his previous career high of 21 points set last year.

Walman will miss Thursday's game versus Minnesota with an upper-body injury, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

It will be the second straight game that Walman will miss as he sat out Tuesday for disciplinary reasons. The defenseman has a goal and nine points in 13 games this season, including seven points in his last four games. Look for Jack Thompson to remain in the lineup. Walman could return Sunday when the Sharks are in New Jersey to play the Devils.