In the highly anticipated matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and the San Jose Sharks, both teams are looking to secure their first win of the season. The game is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET, with broadcast coverage available on Victory+ and NBCSCA.
Projected Lineups for Ducks vs. Sharks Showdown
Ducks Projected Lineup
- Chris Kreider — Leo Carlsson — Troy Terry
- Cutter Gauthier — Mason McTavish — Beckett Sennecke
- Frank Vatrano — Mikael Granlund — Alex Killorn
- Ross Johnston — Ryan Poehling — Nikita Nesterenko
Defensemen
- Jackson LaCombe — Radko Gudas
- Olen Zellweger — Jacob Trouba
- Pavel Mintyukov — Drew Helleson
Goalies
- Petr Mrazek
- Lukas Dostal
Injuries and Scratches
- Scratched: Sam Colangelo
- Injured: Jansen Harkins (upper body), Ryan Strome (upper body)
Sharks Projected Lineup
- Philipp Kurashev — Macklin Celebrini — Will Smith
- William Eklund — Alexander Wennberg — Tyler Toffoli
- Jeff Skinner — Ty Dellandrea — Collin Graf
- Barclay Goodrow — Adam Gaudette — Ryan Reaves
Defensemen
- Nick Leddy — John Klingberg
- Mario Ferraro — Timothy Liljegren
- Sam Dickinson — Dmitry Orlov
Goalies
- Yaroslav Askarov
- Alex Nedeljkovic
Injuries and Scratches
- Scratched: Vincent Desharnais, Michael Misa, Shakri Mukhamadullin
- Injured: Jack Thompson (lower body), Egor Afanasyev (lower body)
Game Status and Notable Debuts
Petr Mrazek is set to make his debut for the Ducks, while Nikita Nesterenko will also take to the ice for the first time this season. The Sharks held an optional morning skate ahead of the game, showcasing their readiness.
Sam Dickinson, the No. 11 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, is making his NHL debut in this match. Additionally, Yaroslav Askarov will be playing his first game of the season, adding excitement to the Sharks’ lineup. Fans should expect a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for an early edge in the standings.
