Sharks' John Klingberg Placed on IR with Lower-Body Injury, Out Until Saturday

Sharks defenseman John Klingberg has been placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury sustained on New Year's Eve. He is expected to miss at least four contests and is eligible to return this Saturday against the Dallas Stars. The 33-year-old blueliner has recorded 9 goals and 7 assists for 16 points, with a +1 rating, in 31 appearances this season, averaging 21:37 of ice time. Patrick Giles was recalled in a corresponding move.