The Boston Bruins and the San Jose Sharks face off in a non-conference matchup on Monday, Jan. 20.

The San Jose Sharks have a miniature homecoming, as many players and staff members are from Boston.

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Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Today, like every day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the games happening and gives our predictions for each. We’ll also break down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play a part.

Like several other pending unrestricted free agents around the NHL, San Jose Sharks center Nico Sturm figures he’ll be moved to another team before the NHL trade deadline in March if he doesn’t receive a contract extension offer.

Prediction for the NHL New York Islanders vs San Jose Sharks match will occur on January 19. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Boston Bruins head coach Joe Sacco has announced that forward Trent Frederic will not be in the lineup against the San Jose Sharks due to an illness. View the original article to see embedded media. With Frederic being out of the lineup,

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks returned defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin to the San Jose Barracuda of the AHL on Monday morning before leaving for a five-game road trip.

Thus, a win against the rebuilding Sharks is crucial. The Bruins are expected to make some changes to their lines for this matchup against the Sharks. Based on yesterday's practice lines, Matt Poitras will move up to the second-line center spot,