"That was the big news out of Tuesday's morning skate one day after the second-year winger took an errant puck to the face during practice that necessitated stitches. Monday's development cast doubt on Graf's availability for Tuesday's game, and it was unknown whether he would travel to Las Vegas with the Sharks. But Graf made the trip and was spotted out on the ice with a full protective face shield on his helmet Tuesday morning, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now."
"Graf told Peng after the morning skate that he will play Tuesday and there is nothing broken after the injury. Graf said he is feeling good and expects to heal completely. Some of Graf's teammates have reportedly dubbed him Scarface as he sports numerous stitches along the lower right side of his right nostril. Graf's availability is welcome news for the Sharks, who are already without top-six wingers Will Smith and Philipp Kurashev."
Collin Graf will play Tuesday for the Sharks against the Vegas Golden Knights despite receiving stitches after an errant puck struck his face during practice. Graf traveled with the team and skated wearing a full protective face shield. He reported no broken bones, said he is feeling good, and expects to heal completely. Teammates have nicknamed him Scarface as he sports numerous stitches along the lower right side of his right nostril. The Sharks remain without top-six wingers Will Smith and Philipp Kurashev, both out for the foreseeable future. Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov is expected to start and recently posted a .903 save percentage with 31 saves in a 4-2 loss.
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