It’s a considerable loss for the Sharks, who have lost four straight games. Walman leads all Sharks defeseman with 25 points, including 20 assists, is a significant presence on both the power play and penalty kill, and leads all team skaters in average time on ice (22:50).

Per the team, Eklund hasn't been officially ruled out of the game and is deemed questionable to return. Eklund scored the Sharks first goal on the power play but was hit hard by Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers shortly before.

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes is a gametime decision for Monday night’s matchup against the San Jose Sharks, per head coach Rick Tocchet. According to Postmedia’s Ben Kuzma, Tocchet said Hughes is “dealing with something that just popped up.