NHL Status Report: Stenberg makes preseason debut for Sharks

Ivar Stenberg, the 18-year-old No. 2 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, recorded an assist and scored in the shootout during his preseason debut for the San Jose Sharks, though the team lost 2-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday. Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and may miss the preseason, having skipped practice for two consecutive days. San Jose opens its regular season against the Florida Panthers on October 1.