San Jose Sharks defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin (85) is called for a penalty against the Dallas Stars center Colin Blackwell (15) in the second period at SAP Center in San Jose on Thu Dec 18, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 Can San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini continue his offensive surge against Seattle’s defense?

#2 Will William Eklund’s playmaking ability be a key factor in the Sharks breaking the Kraken’s defensive structure?

#3 How will goaltending between Yaroslav Askarov and the Kraken’s netminder influence the outcome?

#4 Can Tyler Toffoli provide timely scoring and veteran leadership for the Sharks in this divisional battle?

#5 What role will Alexander Wennberg and Collin Graf play in generating secondary scoring and maintaining puck possession? Depth contributions from players like Wennberg and Graf could be pivotal in a close game.

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