Red Wings vs. Sharks: Projected Lineups Revealed
The San Jose Sharks face off against the Detroit Red Wings in an exciting NHL matchup. The game is set for 7 p.m. ET on various broadcasts including FDSNDET, NHLN, NBCSCA, SNP, and SNW.
Sharks Projected Lineup
The Sharks enter the game with a record of 24 wins, 19 losses, and 3 overtime losses. Here’s how they are projected to line up:
- Igor Chernyshov — Macklin Celebrini — Collin Graf
- William Eklund — Alexander Wennberg — Tyler Toffoli
- Pavol Regenda — Michael Misa — Adam Gaudette
- Barclay Goodrow — Zack Ostapchuk — Ryan Reaves
Defensemen
- Dmitry Orlov — John Klingberg
- Mario Ferraro — Timothy Liljegren
- Sam Dickinson — Vincent Iorio
Goaltenders
- Yaroslav Askarov
- Alex Nedeljkovic
In terms of injuries, the Sharks will miss Ty Dellandrea, Vincent Desharnais, Philipp Kurashev, Will Smith, and Shakir Mukhamadullin, all of whom are dealing with various ailments. Jeff Skinner and Nick Leddy are scratched for this game.
Red Wings Projected Lineup
The Red Wings boast a solid record of 28 wins, 16 losses, and 4 overtime losses. Their expected lineup is as follows:
- James van Riemsdyk — Dylan Larkin — Lucas Raymond
- Alex DeBrincat — Andrew Copp — Patrick Kane
- Emmitt Finnie — J.T. Compher — Marco Kasper
- Elmer Soderblom — Michael Rasmussen — Mason Appleton
Defensemen
- Simon Edvinsson — Moritz Seider
- Ben Chiarot — Axel Sandin-Pellikka
- Albert Johansson — Jacob Bernard-Docker
Goaltenders
- John Gibson
- Cam Talbot
The Red Wings coach, Todd McLellan, made strategic changes in his morning skate. Notably, van Riemsdyk and Raymond have been moved up, enhancing the team’s offensive prospects.
Status Report
The Sharks did not have a morning skate today following their recent victory over the Washington Capitals, where they won 3-2. Smith participated in the warm-up but remains out, having missed the last 13 games.
This matchup is poised to be a thrilling encounter as both teams seek to improve their standings in the NHL.
