Los Angeles Kings right wing Corey Perry (left) shoots against the San Jose Sharks defenseman Sam Dickinson during second period at Crypto.com Arena Wed Nov 4, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:

1. Can Macklin Celebrini spark the Sharks’ offense against Minnesota’s stingy defense? Celebrini has been a key offensive contributor, but can he find enough room against a Wild team allowing just 2.24 goals per game?

2. Will Ivar Stenberg continue his impressive scoring run? With four goals and six assists this season, can Stenberg provide the offensive punch San Jose needs to end its three-game losing streak?

3. Can Michael Misa and Will Smith give the Sharks a matchup advantage? Misa has been productive recently, while Smith has found the back of the net. Can the young forwards generate consistent pressure against Minnesota?

4. How will Yaroslav Askarov handle Minnesota’s dangerous offensive attack? With Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes leading the Wild, can Askarov deliver the kind of performance San Jose needs to pull off a road upset?

5. Can Tyler Toffoli and the Sharks’ veteran leadership help turn the tide? San Jose is 7-9-1 and Minnesota is 11-3-3. Can Toffoli, along with veterans such as Barclay Goodrow and Jacob Trouba, help the Sharks overcome Minnesota’s strong home record?

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