The upcoming game between the San Jose Sharks and the St. Louis Blues is generating significant anticipation. The match will take place at 8 p.m. ET and promises to showcase two competitive teams in the NHL. Here’s a look at the projected lineups for both teams, along with key updates on player statuses.
Projected Lineups for Sharks vs. Blues
San Jose Sharks Lineup
- Igor Chernyshov — Macklin Celebrini — Will Smith
- William Eklund — Alexander Wennberg — Collin Graf
- Pavol Regenda — Michael Misa — Kiefer Sherwood
- Barclay Goodrow — Zack Ostapchuk — Adam Gaudette
- Dmitry Orlov — John Klingberg
- Shakir Mukhamadullin — Mario Ferraro
- Sam Dickinson — Vincent Desharnais
- Goaltenders: Yaroslav Askarov, Alex Nedeljkovic
St. Louis Blues Lineup
- Dylan Holloway — Dalibor Dvorsky — Jimmy Snuggerud
- Jake Neighbours — Pavel Buchnevich — Jordan Kyrou
- Otto Stenberg — Pius Suter — Jonatan Berggren
- Alexey Toropchenko — Jack Finley — Nathan Walker
- Philip Broberg — Logan Mailloux
- Theo Lindstein — Colton Parayko
- Cam Fowler — Matthew Kessel
- Goaltenders: Joel Hofer, Jordan Binnington
Player Status Updates
Both teams participated in an optional morning skate today. The Sharks will welcome back Yaroslav Askarov, who missed seven games due to a lower-body injury. Tyler Toffoli is regarded as a game-time decision after missing the last two games.
On the Blues side, Robert Thomas will not play due to an upper-body injury sustained during a recent victory over the Washington Capitals. In contrast, Matthew Kessel will return to the lineup for the first time since March 8, filling in for Justin Holl.
With both teams eager to secure a win, fans can expect an exciting match that may have significant implications for their playoff aspirations.
