The Sharks recalled goalie Jakub Skarek from the Barracuda, their AHL affiliate, on an emergency basis Thursday as Alex Nedeljkovic tends to a personal matter in San Jose.

Nedeljkovic was expected to get the start against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, but, per the Sharks, a personal matter came up shortly before the game. Yaroslav Askarov started for the third time in four games instead, with Nedeljkovic sitting on the bench during what became a 2-1 win for the Sharks in overtime.

Nedeljkovic left the Sharks after the game and returned to San Jose. He has since been granted non-roster status, creating a spot on the Sharks’ 23-man roster for Skarek.

It was not immediately known how long Nedeljkovic would be away from the team. Askarov will likely get the start for the Sharks on Thursday

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