Sharks' Tomas Hertl: Cleared for Friday's contest

Hertl (knee) will be in the lineup against Arizona on Friday, Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Analysis:

Hertl figures to be on the Sharks' top line along with Joe Thornton and Joe Pavelski as they look to return to the Stanley Cup Finals this year. The winger rehabbed his knee during the offseason after failing to appear in the final four games against Pittsburgh, which should motivate him to repeat his 11-point postseason run. The 22-year-old has improved in each of his first three campaigns and could once again exceed his career high of 46 points, especially if he slots into San Jose's power play.