The upcoming matchup between the Kings and Sharks promises to be an exciting encounter. The game is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET and will be available to stream on Hulu and ESPN+. Both teams have shown promising performances this season.
Kings vs. Sharks: Predicted Lineups Revealed
Kings Projected Lineup
- Andrei Kuzmenko — Anze Kopitar — Trevor Moore
- Kevin Fiala — Quinton Byfield — Adrian Kempe
- Warren Foegele — Phillip Danault — Alex Laferriere
- Joel Armia — Alex Turcotte — Corey Perry
- Mikey Anderson — Brian Dumoulin
- Joel Edmundson — Brandt Clarke
- Jacob Moverare — Cody Ceci
- Goaltenders: Anton Forsberg, Phoenix Copley
Kings Status Report
The Kings have placed defenseman Drew Doughty on injured reserve, as he is expected to be out week to week due to a lower body injury. Phoenix Copley has been recalled from the AHL and will serve as backup to Anton Forsberg. Darcy Kuemper is healthy but will be rested, preparing for the upcoming game against the Boston Bruins.
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
- Sam Dickinson — Vincent Desharnais
- Goaltenders: Yaroslav Askarov, Alex Nedeljkovic
Sharks Status Report
The Sharks welcome back defenseman John Klingberg and Timothy Liljegren, who previously sat out due to being healthy scratches. However, Vincent Iorio and Nick Leddy will not participate in this game. The team will also be without Michael Misa and Jeff Skinner, both sidelined with lower body injuries.
Game Preview
This matchup is anticipated to have significant implications for both teams. With the Kings currently at records of 10-6-4 and the Sharks at 9-8-3, both sides will be keen to secure a victory and boost their standings. Fans can expect an intense game filled with skilled play and strategic maneuvers.
