Bear is under the weather and will be a game-time decision versus the Sharks on Monday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Bear is off to a strong start in Carolina, as he has recorded one goal, five assists and 23 shots in 16 contests while averaging 18:18 of ice time. If the 24-year-old defenseman is unable to play Monday, it would likely result in an uptick in ice time for Ian Cole, while Brendan Smith would slot into the lineup after two games as a healthy scratch.