Tonight’s NHL matchup features the San Jose Sharks facing off against the Seattle Kraken. The game takes place at 10 p.m. ET, with broadcast coverage available on KHN, Prime, KONG, and NBCSCA.
Projected Lineups for Sharks vs. Kraken
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks, currently holding a record of 8 wins, 7 losses, and 3 overtime losses, have made some strategic choices for their lineup.
- Philipp Kurashev – Macklin Celebrini – Will Smith
- William Eklund – Alexander Wennberg – Collin Graf
- Adam Gaudette – Ty Dellandrea – Tyler Toffoli
- Barclay Goodrow – Zack Ostapchuk – Ryan Reaves
- Dmitry Orlov – John Klingberg
- Mario Ferraro – Shakir Mukhamadullin
- Nick Leddy – Vincent Desharnais
- Alex Nedeljkovic
- Yaroslav Askarov
Scratched: Vincent Iorio, Sam Dickinson
Injuries: Michael Misa (lower body), Jeff Skinner (day-to-day, lower body)
Seattle Kraken
The Kraken boast an 8-4-5 record and have their own lineup adjustments ahead of the game.
- Mason Marchment – Matty Beniers – Jordan Eberle
- Jaden Schwartz – Chandler Stephenson – Jani Nyman
- Eeli Tolvanen – Berkly Catton – Shane Wright
- Tye Kartye – Freddy Gaudreau – Ryan Winterton
- Vince Dunn – Adam Larsson
- Ryan Lindgren – Brandon Montour
- Ryker Evans – Jamie Oleksiak
- Matt Murray
- Philipp Grubauer
Scratched: Cale Fleury, Josh Mahura
Injuries: Jared McCann (lower body, not expected to play), Kaapo Kakko (week-to-week, lower body), Joey Daccord (upper body, not expected to play)
Game Status Updates
The Sharks held an optional morning skate today. Nick Leddy returns after a lengthy absence due to an upper-body injury. Forward Jeff Skinner is considered day-to-day following an injury during a recent loss.
Meanwhile, the Kraken conducted a full morning skate but did not run line rushes. Forward Kaapo Kakko is week-to-week after an injury from a recent victory, while Freddy Gaudreau’s participation in the morning skate leaves him a game-time decision after missing 13 games.
As both teams gear up for this evening’s game, fans can expect an exciting contest between these competitive Western Conference teams.
