MONTREAL — Igor Chernyshov will play tonight.
The San Jose Sharks recalled the star prospect on Thursday, adding to the glut of NHL-caliber forwards up front.
Chernyshov did not look out of place in his first recall to the NHL with three goals and 11 points in 15 games.
At morning skate, Chernyshov skated with Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, which has the looks of a line of the future for Team Teal. Between Smith’s finesse and Chernyshov’s power and Celebrini’s, well, everything, it’s a truly enviable blend of skills.
And none of them are older than 20 right now, though Smith will turn 21 on St. Patrick’s Day.
Head coach Ryan Warsofsky confirmed that Chernyshov will play, though he cautioned that…