Sharks' Romanov to make first NHL start soon

The San Jose Sharks are set to give goalie Georgi Romanov his first start soon, likely during their current homestand. Romanov joined the team on March 5 after Vitek Vanecek was traded. Veteran Alexandar Georgiev has started every game since. Zack Ostapchuk will make his Sharks debut on the fourth line against the Washington Capitals. He replaces Nikolai Kovalenko, who has struggled since returning from injury. Carl Grundstrom will be a healthy scratch for the second consecutive game. Coach Ryan Warsofsky emphasized the importance of players adapting and contributing in various ways. He noted that young players, including Kovalenko, need to find ways to impact the game beyond their primary skills.