Projected Lineups: Sharks Face Off Against Oilers
The San Jose Sharks are set to take on the Edmonton Oilers in an exciting matchup. This game is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on SN1 and NBCSCA. Both teams are looking to solidify their standings as they approach the pivotal later stages of the season.
Projected Lineups for Sharks and Oilers
San Jose Sharks Lineup
The Sharks, currently holding a record of 27 wins, 21 losses, and 3 overtime losses, will feature the following players:
- Collin Graf — Macklin Celebrini — Will Smith
- Pavol Regenda — Alexander Wennberg — Tyler Toffoli
- William Eklund — Michael Misa — Adam Gaudette
- Barclay Goodrow — Zack Ostapchuk — Ryan Reaves
On defense:
- Dmitry Orlov — John Klingberg
- Mario Ferraro — Timothy Liljegren
- Sam Dickinson — Vincent Desharnais
The Sharks will have Yaroslav Askarov as the starting goalie, supported by Alex Nedeljkovic. Scratches include Vincent Iorio and Jeff Skinner. The team is managing injuries to Ty Dellandrea, Phillip Kurashev, Shakir Mukhamadullin, and Kiefer Sherwood.
Edmonton Oilers Lineup
The Oilers enter the game with a record of 27 wins, 19 losses, and 8 overtime losses, showcasing a solid performance this season. Their projected lineup is as follows:
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — Connor McDavid — Zach Hyman
- Vasily Podkolzin — Leon Draisaitl — Kasperi Kapanen
- Matt Savoie — Josh Samanski — Jack Roslovic
- Mattias Janmark — Curtis Lazar — Trent Frederic
Defensively, the Oilers will rely on:
- Jake Walman — Evan Bouchard
- Darnell Nurse — Alec Regula
- Spencer Stastney — Ty Emberson
Connor Ingram will guard the net, with Tristan Jarry providing support. Scratches for the Oilers include Andrew Mangiapane and Calvin Pickard. Mattias Ekholm’s status is uncertain due to an undisclosed injury; he is a game-time decision.
Status Update
Both teams participated in optional morning skate sessions. The Sharks are expected to maintain the same successful lineup that contributed to their recent 5-2 victory against the Vancouver Canucks. Meanwhile, the Oilers will continue with their forward lines from their recent outings.
Fans are eager to see how both teams perform in this significant matchup on the ice. The outcome could potentially impact playoff positions as the season progresses.
