The upcoming matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the San Jose Sharks promises an exciting clash. Scheduled for 4 p.m. ET, this game will be available on NBCSCA and SN. Both teams are looking to enhance their positions with strong performances.
Projected Lineups for Oilers vs. Sharks Matchup
Oilers’ Projected Lineup
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — Connor McDavid — Zach Hyman
- Matt Savoie — Leon Draisaitl — Jack Roslovic
- Vasily Podkolzin — Adam Henrique — Trent Frederic
- Andrew Mangiapane — Curtis Lazar — Kasperi Kapanen
- Mattias Ekholm — Evan Bouchard
- Darnell Nurse — Jake Walman
- Spencer Stastney — Ty Emberson
Goalies: Connor Ingram and Tristan Jarry
Injured players: Mattias Janmark (undisclosed)
Sharks’ Projected Lineup
- Will Smith — Macklin Celebrini — Kiefer Sherwood
- Philipp Kurashev — Alexander Wennberg — Collin Graf
- William Eklund — Michael Misa — Tyler Toffoli
- Barclay Goodrow — Zack Ostapchuk — Ryan Reaves
- Dmitry Orlov — John Klingberg
- Mario Ferraro — Timothy Liljegren
- Sam Dickinson — Vincent Desharnais
Goalies: Yaroslav Askarov and Alex Nedeljkovic
Injured players: Ty Dellandrea (lower body)
Status Report
- Kapanen may return after missing two games due to an undisclosed injury.
- Mukhamadullin missed practice and might be absent for personal reasons.
- Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky indicated potential lineup modifications after a recent loss to the Calgary Flames.
As both teams prepare for this critical game, fans can anticipate a thrilling competition filled with skilled plays and strategic maneuvers. Their performances will be pivotal in shaping their season outcomes.
