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Sam Dickinson Debuts as Sharks Host Ducks Tonight

10/12/2025

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Dickinson's NHL Debut

Sam Dickinson of the San Jose Sharks makes his NHL debut tonight at SAP Center, replacing Shakir Mukhamadullin, who was scratched.
Puck drop is at 7:00 PM PT as the Sharks host the Anaheim Ducks in the 2025-26 season.
Head coach Ryan Warsofsky kept the forward lines the same.
Fans criticized scratching top prospects Michael Misa and Dickinson in the first game.

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Dickinson Injured, Reichel Debuts

Jason Dickinson of the Chicago Blackhawks is sidelined with an upper-body injury for up to a week.
The injury occurred during the Blackhawks' loss to the Boston Bruins.
Lukas Reichel of the Chicago Blackhawks will make his season debut against the Montreal Canadiens.
Reichel is a first-round pick who has been considered a trade candidate but remains with the team.
The Blackhawks sit at 0-2-0 under head coach Jeff Blashill.

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Dickinson's NHL Debut

Sam Dickinson of the San Jose Sharks makes his NHL debut tonight at SAP Center, replacing Shakir Mukhamadullin, who was scratched.
Puck drop is at 7:00 PM PT as the Sharks host the Anaheim Ducks in the 2025-26 season.
Head coach Ryan Warsofsky kept the forward lines the same.
Fans criticized scratching top prospects Michael Misa and Dickinson in the first game.

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