San Jose Sharks host the Winnipeg Jets on Friday and the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Saturday

BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks take on the Seattle Kraken for a matchup within the Pacific Division Wednesday. Seattle is 6-2-4 overall and 3-0-0 against the Pacific Division. The Kraken have conceded 32 goals while scoring 33 for a +1 scoring differential.

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini is accomplishing things that only Hall of Famers Wayne Gretzky and Bryan Trottier did before him.

Detroit is also trending the right direction defensively and has shown the ability to string together wins, including a recent 5-game streak. San Jose, meanwhile, continues to battle the same issues — no secondary scoring, shaky goaltending, and costly defensive mistakes.

William Eklund scored in the opening minute, setting the tone for San Jose as the Sharks earned their first home win of the season by beating the New Jersey Devils 5-2.

San Jose Sharks center Michael Misa has been placed on injured reserve, according to Curtis Pashelka of the Bay Area News Group. Misa had missed the last two games with an injury, one that was apparently sustained during practice.

NHL: San Jose Sharks place winger Ryan Reaves on injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings

Share Winnipeg Jets (9-4, in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (5-6-3, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks and the Winnipeg Jets hit the ice in Western Conference play.