Ty Dellandrea Injury Update
On Tuesday night, January 6, 2026, San Jose Sharks center Ty Dellandrea left their road game against the Columbus Blue Jackets after suffering an apparent lower‑body injury and didn’t return. It's considered day-to-day. San Jose Sharks PR (@SanJoseSharksPR) announced on X that Ty Dellandrea will not return to tonight’s game for the San Jose Sharks.
It came in the middle of a tight, physical game, and the immediate update from the team was short but worrying: he was ruled out for the rest of the night and walked off unable to put full weight on his right leg.
What Happened to Ty Dellandrea?
Dellandrea was hurt near the Blue Jackets’ crease after a collision that left him struggling to get off the ice, and reporters at the rink noted he couldn’t properly load his right leg as he headed down the tunnel. Max Miller (@Real_Max_Miller) reported on X that Ty Dellandrea crashed into the post while driving the net, was in visible pain, needed help off the ice, and couldn’t put weight on his right leg, while Greaves appeared to be okay after contact.
That fits an uncomfortable pattern for him this season, as he’d already been playing through a lower‑body issue in December and had recently taken a knock blocking a shot against Calgary, even finishing that game despite a hand/upper‑body problem.
Ty Dellandrea Injury Details
Officially, the Sharks are calling it a lower‑body injury, with early reports listing him as day‑to‑day and hinting it’s serious enough that he’s unlikely to suit up in the back‑to‑back against the Los Angeles Kings.
Max Miller of NHL.com reported that the key concern was how little weight Dellandrea could put on that right leg, which usually leads teams to be cautious even if initial tests don’t immediately scream long‑term damage.
San Jose’s staff has already managed him through smaller knocks this year, a hand injury after blocking a shot, and a separate lower‑body issue where he still traveled with the team, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if they hit pause now rather than push him back too quickly.
When will Ty Dellandrea Return?
Right now, there’s no clear return date; the most honest answer is that Dellandrea is day‑to‑day and at real risk of missing at least the next game or two while the medical staff re‑evaluates him.
Given how the Sharks have treated his previous injuries, questionable tags, short absences, then quick returns, this feels like another situation where they’ll see how he responds over the next 24–48 hours before deciding if he can rejoin the lineup.
Ty Dellandrea Career Stats with Sharks
Since joining San Jose, Dellandrea has settled into a bottom‑six, energy‑line role, with his numbers reflecting that grinding usage more than flashy box scores.
Across the 2024‑25 and current 2025‑26 seasons with the Sharks, he’s put up 3 goals and 16 assists for 19 points in 91 games, including 2 goals and 9 assists over 23 games this season while averaging just over 14 minutes per night and throwing plenty of hits.
Those numbers won’t jump off a stat page, but coaches value the way he forechecks, kills penalties, blocks shots, and takes the tough shifts that let the skill guys breathe a little.
Impact on Sharks Lineup
Dellandrea’s injury hits San Jose in the depth spots that already felt thin. If he’s out, Adam Gaudette is the most obvious, next man up at center, assuming Gaudette is past his own lower‑body issue, and the Sharks could also consider rolling seven defensemen and shuffling wingers through the third and fourth lines.
It’s not a headline loss like a top‑line scorer, but removing a reliable bottom‑six center forces the staff to juggle matchups, penalty‑kill units, and faceoff responsibilities, especially in defensive‑zone starts.
Some fans will remember earlier in the year when San Jose had to plug multiple holes at once, and the entire structure wobbled; this isn’t that level of crisis, but it’s a reminder of how little margin this roster has when even one regular piece disappears.
Disclaimer:
This Ty Dellandrea injury update is based on publicly reported news and statistics available at the time of writing and is for general information only. It shouldn’t be treated as medical guidance, betting advice, or official team communication. Always rely on updated announcements from the team, league, and trusted news outlets.
