In an exciting NHL matchup, the Ottawa Senators (10-6-4) face off against the San Jose Sharks (10-8-3) at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcasted on NBCSCA and SN1, promising a thrilling evening for hockey fans.
Senators vs. Sharks: Predicted Lineups
The anticipated lineups for both teams showcase a blend of talent and depth, critical for this matchup.
Ottawa Senators Projected Lineup
- David Perron — Tim Stutzle — Drake Batherson
- Lars Eller — Dylan Cozens — Fabian Zetterlund
- Michael Amadio — Shane Pinto — Claude Giroux
- Nick Cousins — Stephen Halliday — Hayden Hodgson
- Jake Sanderson — Artem Zub
- Tyler Kleven — Jordan Spence
- Nikolas Matinpalo — Nick Jensen
- Linus Ullmark
- Leevi Merilainen
Key players missing for the Senators include Brady Tkachuk (thumb surgery), Olle Lycksell (undisclosed), and Thomas Chabot (upper body). Scratched players are Kurtis MacDermid, Lassi Thomson, and Ridly Greig.
San Jose Sharks Projected Lineup
- Philipp Kurashev — Macklin Celebrini — Will Smith
- William Eklund — Alexander Wennberg — Tyler Toffoli
- Adam Gaudette — Ty Dellandrea — Collin Graf
- Barclay Goodrow — Zack Ostapchuk — Ryan Reaves
- Dmitry Orlov — Timothy Liljegren
- Mario Ferraro — John Klingberg
- Shakir Mukhamadullin — Vincent Desharnais
- Yaroslav Askarov
- Alex Nedeljkovic
The Sharks have some injury concerns as well, with Michael Misa (lower body) and Jeff Skinner (lower body) unavailable. Vincent Iorio, Nick Leddy, and Sam Dickinson are expected to be scratched, with Dickinson’s status under consideration ahead of a pivotal game against the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Status Reports
Both teams opted out of a morning skate on Saturday, keeping their strategies under wraps. Tkachuk has been skating but remains in a non-contact jersey, indicating he is not yet ready to return to full action. The Sharks might rotate their lineup, particularly if Dickinson sits out, which would allow Mukhamadullin to step back into the game.
As the Senators and Sharks prepare for this face-off, fans can expect a dynamic exhibition of skill and strategy on the ice.
