The upcoming match between the Red Wings and Sharks is set for 8 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcasted on channel FDSNDET and NBCSCA. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as they approach this critical matchup.
Projected Lineups for Red Wings vs. Sharks
Red Wings Projected Lineup
- Emmitt Finnie — Dylan Larkin — Lucas Raymond
- Alex DeBrincat — Marco Kasper — Mason Appleton
- Andrew Copp — J.T. Compher — Jonatan Berggren
- Elmer Soderblom — Michael Rasmussen — Austin Watson
- Simon Edvinsson — Moritz Seider
- Ben Chiarot — Axel Sandin-Pellikka
- Albert Johansson — Jacob Bernard-Docker
Goaltender: Cam Talbot
Scratched: Travis Hamonic, James van Riemsdyk
Injured: Patrick Kane (upper body)
Sharks Projected Lineup
- Tyler Toffoli — Macklin Celebrini — Will Smith
- Philipp Kurashev — Alexander Wennberg — Jeff Skinner
- Collin Graf — Ty Dellandrea — Ethan Cardwell
- Barclay Goodrow — Patrick Giles
- Dmitry Orlov — Timothy Liljegren
- Mario Ferraro — John Klingberg
- Shakir Mukhamadullin — Vincent Desharnais
Goaltender: Alex Nedeljkovic
Scratched: Vincent Iorio, Michael Misa
Injured: William Eklund (lower body), Nick Leddy (upper body), Adam Gaudette (upper body), Ryan Reaves (lower body)
Status Report
Red Wings coach Todd McLellan stated that Patrick Kane is currently skating in Detroit. However, he will not participate in the team’s upcoming road trip. The Sharks, meanwhile, chose not to hold a morning skate prior to the game.
For this matchup, the Sharks will field 11 forwards and 7 defensemen. Timothy Liljegren is undergoing evaluation following his exit from a recent overtime win against the Colorado Avalanche. Coach Ryan Warsofsky mentioned that Iorio may step in if necessary. Additionally, goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is a potential starter, having performed well in the last game.
This matchup is crucial as both teams seek to gain momentum in their respective seasons.
