The San Jose Sharks managed to split the first two games in Edmonton, but there’s no doubt that they’re elated to have Joe Thornton back for Game 3 against the Oilers.
“Jumbo Joe” has been sidelined since April 2 with a knee/lower-body issue. He’s back tonight as the series shifts to the Shark Tank for a pivotal contest.
Interestingly, the Sharks are placing Thornton back into the lineup in place of speedy (but hot-and-cold) winger Mikkel Boedker.
So, the Sharks get bigger, more bearded and more experienced ... though the speed disparity, at times, could be quite glaring when a (possibly hobbled) Thornton is out there with Connor McDavid.
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The Oilers have good injury news of their own, too, as Oscar Klefbom is good to go.
Klefbom in. Thornton in. #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/GOWIh1G3vt
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 17, 2017
