NHL preseason action begins with Sharks injuries and Mammoth loss

NHL preseason action has commenced with several teams facing early challenges. The San Jose Sharks are set to face the Anaheim Ducks in an away game. The Sharks are managing multiple injuries, including Adam Gaudette, who is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury, and Mattias Havelid, who is also day-to-day. Additionally, Cam Lund and Quentin Musty are expected to be out month-to-month following injuries sustained during a rookie tournament.

In another preseason matchup, the Utah Mammoth suffered a 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Despite the score, goaltender Sebastian Cossa provided a strong performance in his first appearance for the Mammoth, recording a .917 save percentage over 40 minutes of play. The Mammoth are participating in a shortened four-game preseason schedule this year.