Tkachuk, a left wing, missed two games with a lower-body injury sustained during the 4 Nations Face-Off, where he represented the United States. The Senators captain took reps alongside Tim Stutzle and Claude Giroux on the first line at practice Friday.

NHL: San Jose Sharks face Ottawa Senators, who will have Brady Tkachuk, Shane Pinto and Josh Norris back in their lineup

San Jose defenseman Timothy Liljegren's one-timer gives the Sharks a 2-1 second-period lead over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday at Canadian Tire CentreLiljegren's top-shelf snipe gives Sharks 2-1 lea

The San Jose Sharks in 2024-25 are known for their lack of winning and top-performing rookies. An area that is not talked about as much is the underrated players who impact the team and players.

The Sharks entered Saturday with a 0-1-2 record on this seven-game road trip, with all three losses by one goal. Their last win before Saturday came on Jan. 27 at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins. San Jose is 0-4-3 since, with five losses by one goal.