Rangers vs. Sharks: Predicted Starting Lineups
In an exciting matchup, the New York Rangers will face off against the San Jose Sharks at 10 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcasted on NBCSCA, MSG, SNE, and TVAS. This clash features two teams with different records and expectations for the season.
Rangers vs. Sharks: Predicted Starting Lineups
Rangers’ Projected Lineup
- J.T. Miller — Mika Zibanejad — Gabe Perreault
- Artemi Panarin — Vincent Trocheck — Alexis Lafreniere
- Brennan Othmann — Noah Laba — Will Cuylle
- Taylor Raddysh — Sam Carrick — Anton Blidh
- Defense: Vladislav Gavrikov — Braden Schneider
- Defense: Carson Soucy — Will Borgen
- Defense: Matthew Robertson — Scott Morrow
- Goalies: Spencer Martin, Jonathan Quick
Scratched players for the Rangers include Jonny Brodzinski, Matt Rempe, and Urho Vaakanainen. The Rangers are currently dealing with several injuries, affecting key players:
- Igor Shesterkin (lower body)
- Adam Fox (lower body)
- Adam Edstrom (lower body)
- Conor Sheary (lower body)
Sharks’ Projected Lineup
- Collin Graf — Macklin Celebrini — Will Smith
- Pavol Regenda — Alexander Wennberg — Tyler Toffoli
- William Eklund — Michael Misa — Adam Gaudette
- Barclay Goodrow — Zack Ostapchuk — Ryan Reaves
- Defense: Dmitry Orlov — John Klingberg
- Defense: Mario Ferraro — Timothy Liljegren
- Defense: Sam Dickinson — Vincent Desharnais
- Goalies: Alex Nedeljkovic, Yaroslav Askarov
Scratched players for the Sharks include Jeff Skinner and Vincent Iorio, while several players are injured:
- Kiefer Sherwood (undisclosed)
- Ty Dellandrea (lower body)
- Philipp Kurashev (upper body)
- Shakir Mukhamadullin (upper body)
Status Update
Spencer Martin is expected to start as he was the first goalie off the ice during the Rangers’ morning skate. Meanwhile, Philipp Kurashev, who has been sidelined for 16 games, participated in the morning skate wearing a non-contact jersey, indicating he may return soon.
This matchup is critical for both teams as they strive for better standings. Fans can look forward to an intense game filled with strategy and skill.