Los Angeles Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) deflects a shot by the San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (21) in the second period at SAP Center on Thu Nov 20, 2025. The Sharks host the Ottawa Senators Sat Nov 22, 2025 at SAP Center in San Jose. (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

1. Can the Sharks’ youth offensive core — led by Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith — continue their recent surge to break through against Ottawa’s defense?
   
2. How much will William Eklund’s playmaking ability matter in this game?
   
3. Can veteran defenseman Dmitry Orlov help stabilize the Sharks’ back end and limit Ottawa’s attack?
   
4. Which goaltender will give the Sharks the edge: Yaroslav Askarov’s hot streak or a possible change in net?
5. How will the Sharks respond in the third period, especially given their coach’s comments about improving late-game play?

Mary Lisa is a San Jose Sharks beat writer and does the Sharks podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com