Kovalenko (upper body) could return during the middle of the Sharks' seven game road trip, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
Kovalenko (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
Kovalenko (undisclosed) isn't expected to return before the 4 Nations Face-Off, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports Friday.
Kovalenko logged two assists and three hits in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Predators.
Kovalenko (upper body) will play against Nashville on Tuesday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Kovalenko (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Monday but has been ruled out for Monday's road game against Boston.
Kovalenko (upper body) won't accompany the Sharks on the team's upcoming five-game road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Monday.
Kovalenko (upper body) is day-to-day and won't play Saturday versus Minnesota, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
Kovalenko (undisclosed) will not travel with the team to Utah for Friday's game, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
Kovalenko logged a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Utah.