Igor Chernyshov - NHL News & Rumors

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2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Loaned to AHL San Jose Chernyshov was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Chernyshov was a solid addition to San Jose this season. In a pair of stints with the big club, the 20-year-old rookie had nine goals and 19 points across 28 regular-season games, including four goals and an assist in his last five games. He seems to be fully entrenched on the top line, alongside Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, and should be a middle-round pick in fantasy pools next season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine on power play Chernyshov tallied a power-play goal and put two shots on net in Thursday's 6-1 win over Winnipeg.

Impact Chernyshov finished the regular season hot with his fourth goal over his last four games. The 20-year-old winger wrapped up his rookie campaign with nine goals, 19 points, 46 shots on net, 17 hits and 13 blocked shots across 28 games this season. He showed many flashes of elite potential throughout the season while skating in a majority of his games next to Macklin Celebrini on the team's top line. Chernyshov has a bright outlook in dynasty leagues ahead of next season and could make an impact in most standard fantasy leagues if the Sharks keep him at the NHL level for all of next season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Winnipeg Jets vs. San Jose Sharks - Game Highlights

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Celebrini breaks the Sharks' season points season in a closing 6-1 romp over the Jets

Macklin Celebrini had a goal and two assists to break Joe Thornton’s San Jose record for points in a season with 115, helping the Sharks rout the Winnipeg Jets 6-1 on Thursday nigh...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

One of each in win Chernyshov scored a power-play goal, recorded an assist and placed three shots on net in Monday's 3-2 win over Nashville.

Impact Chernyshov found the back of the net on a power play in the second period before later sliding the primary helper on Macklin Celebrini's first goal of the third. With the pair of points, Chernyshov is up to eight goals, 10 assists and 44 shots on net across 26 games this season. He's been in and out of San Jose's lineup over the past few weeks due to an illness, but he appears to be back on track with three goals and four points in his last two games. He is a high-upside option in dynasty-based fantasy formats ahead of next season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Celebrini scores 2 goals in the 3rd period to lift the Sharks past the Predators 3-2

Macklin Celebrini scored twice in the third period, including an empty-netter with 1:45 remaining, to reach 44 goals on the season and the San Jose Sharks beat the Nashville Predat...

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

San Jose visits Nashville after Chernyshov's 2-goal game

The San Jose Sharks visit the Nashville Predators after Igor Chernyshov scored two goals in the Sharks' 4-3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Postgame vs VAN (4/11): Chernyshov | San Jose Sharks Igor Chernyshov speaks to the media following the Sharks 4-3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks on April 11, 2026.

APRIL 12 • NHL.COM

Postgame vs VAN (4/11): Chernyshov

APRIL 12 • YOUTUBE

Pots pair in shootout loss Chernyshov scored two goals on four shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Canucks.

Impact Chernyshov was a healthy scratch Thursday versus the Ducks, but he got back into the lineup and snapped a five-game point drought with a big performance. The 20-year-old's talent is obvious, but there's some details to his game that still need work. That said, a spot alongside Macklin Celebrini on the top line is enticing for any fantasy manager looking for a boost of offense. Chernyshov is up to seven goals, 16 points, 41 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-1 rating over 25 appearances in his rookie year.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks vs. Sharks | NHL Highlights | April 11, 2026

APRIL 12 • YOUTUBE

The Canucks deal a blow to the slim playoff hopes for the Sharks with a 4-3 shootout win

Linus Karlsson scored in the sixth round of the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks put the San Jose Sharks on the brink of playoff elimination with a 4-3 win

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Predators visit the Sharks after shootout victory

The Nashville Predators visit the San Jose Sharks after the Predators beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 in a shootout

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Set to return Thursday Chernyshov (illness) is expected to be in the lineup Thursday versus the Maple Leafs, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Chernyshov sat out Wednesday, but it looks like he's no longer too sick to play. The 20-year-old took line rushes alongside Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith. Chernyshov could also be a candidate for power-play time in his return after the brief absence.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Thursday Chernyshov (illness) will be a game-time decision Thursday versus Toronto, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Chernyshov missed Wednesday's game with his illness. He has five goals and 14 points in 20 games this season, his first in the NHL. Look for Collin Graf to remain on the top line, replacing Chernyshov, if Chernyshov is unable to play.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks play the Maple Leafs on 3-game win streak

The San Jose Sharks head into a matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs as winners of three games in a row

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Out of lineup Wednesday Chernyshov (illness) won't play Wednesday versus the Ducks, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Chernyshov was labeled a game-time decision but will ultimately miss a game. Ty Dellandrea (lower body) will replace him in the lineup, though Collin Graf will likely get a bump up into Chernyshov's top-line role. Chernyshov can be considered questionable to play Thursday versus the Maple Leafs.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Wednesday Chernyshov will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against Anaheim due to an illness, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Chernyshov has five goals and 14 points in 20 outings in 2025-26. If he's not available Wednesday, then Ty Dellandrea (lower body) is expected to draw back into the lineup. Dellandrea is still on injured reserve, so he'd need to be activated in order to play.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pots two goals in comeback win Chernyshov scored two goals, one the game-winner, in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Blue Jackets.

Impact The Sharks' top line of Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith and Chernyshov did all the damage for the visitors, accounting for three goals and six points in a comeback win. The tallies were Chernyshov's first in the NHL in 2026, snapping an 11-game drought, and through his first 19 contests at the top level the 20-year-old winger has five five goals and 14 points.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Igor Chernyshov scores late winner as Sharks edge Blue Jackets Deadspin | Igor Chernyshov scores late winner as Sharks edge Blue Jackets

MARCH 29 • DEADSPIN.COM

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MARCH 29 • YOUTUBE

Sharks score late, rally past Blue Jackets 3-2 to snap six-game skid

Igor Chernyshov scored twice, including the go-ahead goal with 1:25 remaining, to rally the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, snapping a six-game losing...

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Earns helper in return Chernyshov produced an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Predators.

Impact Chernyshov missed four games after suffering a concussion. The 20-year-old winger was back on the top line Tuesday and logged 16 minutes of ice time, setting up a Will Smith goal. Chernyshov has 12 points, 28 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 17 appearances this season, so it's likely he's here to stay in the NHL.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Tuesday Chernyshov (concussion) will play against Nashville on Tuesday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Following a four-game absence, Chernyshov will skate on the top line alongside Macklin Celebrini against the Predators on Tuesday. The 20-year-old Chernyshov has collected three goals, eight assists, 27 shots on net and nine hits in 16 NHL appearances this season.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

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