Hoffman (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Blue Jackets, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

It'll be the third straight game Hoffman's missed, though he skated Saturday morning, opening the door for him to suit up Sunday in Chicago. The 34-year-old winger has 10 goals and 22 points in 61 contests this season.

Hoffman (upper body) is not expected to play Thursday versus the Penguins, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman will miss his second game in a row with the injury. The Sharks will also be without Jan Rutta (lower body) and Jacob MacDonald (illness), forcing the team to dress 13 forwards and five defensemen. Hoffman's next chance to play is Saturday in Columbus.

Hoffman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and won't be available against the Flyers on Tuesday, per NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman is expected to be replaced in the lineup by Kevin Labanc, who could also move into Hoffman's spot with the No. 2 power-play unit. Depending on how long the 34-year-old Hoffman is on the shelf, he could be in danger of missing the 30-point mark for the first time since 2013-14 when he played in just 25 NHL games.

Hoffman (undisclosed) exited Saturday's game in the third period after a hit from the Senators' Brady Tkachuk, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman's injury happened late in the third period, and there was no update on his status after the game. The Sharks are beginning a road trip Tuesday in Philadelphia. It's unclear if the winger will be available for that trip.

Hoffman scored a goal in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Despite the Sharks trading away Anthony Duclair before the contest, Hoffman remained in a fourth-line role. The 34-year-old Hoffman has four points over his last five contests despite his limited ice time. He's now at 10 tallies, 22 points, 68 shots on net and a minus-22 rating through 60 appearances. While he's trending up on offense, the lack of quality throughout the Sharks' lineup makes the winger's surge unlikely to last much longer.

Hoffman logged an assist in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

While Hoffman has three points over his last four outings, it hasn't helped him escape the fourth line. The veteran winger is up to 21 points, 67 shots on net and a minus-22 rating through 59 appearances this season. Hoffman's limited role and poor scoring production means he should be left off of most fantasy rosters.

Hoffman scored a goal on three shots and added an assist, both on the power play, in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

The goal was Hoffman's first since Dec. 10, a span of 28 games in which he had just seven helpers. The winger hasn't found much success with the Sharks, to the point that he's spent large chunks of the campaign in a bottom-six role. Hoffman has 20 points (six on the power play), 66 shots on net and a minus-20 rating through 56 appearances.

Hoffman posted a power-play assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman snapped a three-game slump with the helper. He didn't score a goal in January, but the winger had six assists over 13 appearances during the month. His goal drought is up to 22 contests. Hoffman's at 18 points (four on the power play) with 58 shots on net and a minus-16 rating through 49 contests, which has kept him from being much of a fantasy option this season.

Hoffman managed an assist and fired five shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman snapped an eight-game point drought with the helper. The 34-year-old winger has held onto a middle-six role lately, but his lack of offense and playing on a poor team keeps him out of the picture in fantasy. For the season, Hoffman has 13 points, 44 shots and a minus-13 rating over 37 appearances.

Hoffman scored a pair of goals, including one on the power play, in Sunday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman tallied both goals in the third period, with the second of them tying the game with 39 seconds left in regulation. The winger had picked up just one assist over his previous six games. He's been stuck in a fourth-line role at even strength lately, which is fair since he hasn't been all that consistent. Hoffman has eight goals, three assists, three power-play points, 32 shots on net and a minus-8 rating through 27 appearances.