The San Jose Sharks could be without a rising star for an extended period, according to an expert medical opinion.

The Sharks completed a stunning 6-5 comeback win over the Penguins, but the team suffered an injury blow as Will Smith left with a shoulder injury.

When Will Smith — the other pillar of this franchise’s future and Celebrini’s winger — took a tough (but clean) hit from Penguins defenseman Parker Wotherspoon with 16:35 to play in the third and the Sharks only down 4-1 (Pittsburgh would go up 5-1 on the subsequent power play), it was Celebrini who stepped in to defend his teammate.

Macklin Celebrini and the Sharks pulled off an inconceivable comeback in San Jose's 6-5 overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers and the San Jose Sharks face off in a non-conference matchup. Philadelphia has a 15-9-3 record overall and a 9-5-2 record in home games. The Flyers are 2-4-3 in games decided by a single goal.

San Jose Sharks (14-14-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (14-11-4, in the Atlantic Division)

Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky said rookie center Michael Misa is not missing the start of Canada’s training camp for the upcoming World Junior Championship because of an injury. Canada’s first game at the World Junior Championship, which is being held in Minnesota, is Dec. 26.

San Jose Sharks pull off a thrilling comeback win over Penguins, but looming injury concerns cast a shadow over the victory.

Sidney Crosby doesn't throw around compliments lightly. When one of the greatest players in NHL history calls someone "one of the best in the league," people pa