The highly anticipated matchup between the Dallas Stars and the San Jose Sharks is set to take place today at 4 p.m. ET. This game features key players from both teams and offers fans an exciting display of talent on the ice.
Projected Lineups for Stars vs. Sharks
Dallas Stars Lineup
The Dallas Stars, holding a record of 26 wins, 10 losses, and 8 overtime losses, will take to the ice with the following lineup:
- Matt Duchene — Wyatt Johnston — Mikko Rantanen
- Jason Robertson — Roope Hintz — Mavrik Bourque
- Justin Hryckowian — Sam Steel — Nathan Bastian
- Oskar Back — Radek Faksa — Colin Blackwell
Defensively, the team will see:
- Esa Lindell — Miro Heiskanen
- Thomas Harley — Kyle Capobianco
- Ilya Lyubushkin — Nils Lundkvist
In goal, Casey DeSmith is expected to start, with Jake Oettinger also available. Notable scratches include Adam Erne and Alexander Petrovic. Currently injured players are Tyler Seguin, Lian Bichsel, and Jamie Benn.
San Jose Sharks Lineup
The San Jose Sharks, with a record of 22 wins, 18 losses, and 3 overtime losses, will feature the following players:
- William Eklund — Macklin Celebrini — Igor Chernyshov
- Pavol Regenda — Alexander Wennberg — Tyler Toffoli
- Jeff Skinner — Adam Gaudette — Collin Graf
- Barclay Goodrow — Zack Ostapchuk — Ryan Reaves
Defensive pairings include:
- Dmitry Orlov — Timothy Liljegren
- Mario Ferraro — Vincent Iorio
- Sam Dickinson — Nick Leddy
Goaltenders Yaroslav Askarov and Alex Nedeljkovic will be on standby. The Sharks will miss the following players due to injuries: Ty Dellandrea, Vincent Desharnais, Philipp Kurashev, Will Smith, John Klingberg, and Shakir Mukhamadullin. Michael Misa is listed as a scratch.
Status Updates
Jamie Benn did not skate with the Stars in San Jose but is expected to join the team in Los Angeles soon. Will Smith participated in practice for the Sharks while wearing a non-contact jersey, marking a positive return since his injury on December 13 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. John Klingberg has returned to practice, although he won’t be playing today. His potential return could bolster the team when they face the Vegas Golden Knights. Misa is also returning to practice after his stint in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship and remains a possibility for future games.
This game promises to be an engaging confrontation as both teams look to secure vital points in the standings.
