Warsofsky makes lineup change as Sharks face Islanders to end homestand

SAN JOSE — Philipp Kurashev had assists in three of his last four games, but will be a healthy scratch Saturday when the San Jose Sharks face the New York Islanders to finish a six-game homestand.

With the Sharks looking to bounce back from their 3-2 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues on Friday, Ryan Warsofsky will insert Ryan Reaves into the lineup to face the Islanders.

Warsofsky said Kurashev has played well, but wanted to bring some fresh legs into the lineup in a back-to-back situation.