Hertl's importance to Sharks clear in season-opening win

Tomas Hertl, the Sharks' lone All-Star in 2020, didn't finish last season with the team. By the time the NHL suspended the 2019-20 due to the coronavirus pandemic last March 12, Hertl had been out for over a month after tearing the ACL and MCL in his left knee. San Jose floundered in the center's absence, going 7-10-1 without him down the stretch.