Projected Lineups: Penguins vs. Ducks
The upcoming matchup features the Pittsburgh Penguins facing off against the Anaheim Ducks. This game is set to take place at 10:30 p.m. ET. Both teams are looking to capitalize on their previous outings.
Projected Lineups: Penguins vs. Ducks
Pittsburgh Penguins Projected Lineup
- Rickard Rakell — Sidney Crosby — Bryan Rust
- Anthony Mantha — Evgeni Malkin — Justin Brazeau
- Tommy Novak — Ben Kindel — Philip Tomasino
- Connor Dewar — Blake Lizotte — Filip Hallander
- Parker Wotherspoon — Erik Karlsson
- Kris Letang — Harrison Brunicke
- Ryan Shea — Mathew Dumba
- Tristan Jarry
- Arturs Silovs
Scratched and Injured Players
- Scratched: Noel Acciari, Caleb Jones, Connor Clifton
- Injured: Kevin Hayes (upper body), Rutger McGroarty (upper body)
Anaheim Ducks Projected Lineup
- Chris Kreider — Leo Carlsson — Alex Killorn
- Cutter Gauthier — Mason McTavish — Beckett Sennecke
- Frank Vatrano — Mikael Granlund — Troy Terry
- Ross Johnston — Ryan Poehling — Nikita Nesterenko
- Jackson LaCombe — Radko Gudas
- Olen Zellweger — Jacob Trouba
- Pavel Mintyukov — Drew Helleson
- Lukas Dostal
- Petr Mrazek
Scratched and Injured Players
- Scratched: Sam Colangelo
- Injured: Jansen Harkins (upper body), Ryan Strome (upper body)
Status Report
The Penguins did not conduct a morning skate before the game. Kris Letang’s availability remains uncertain due to a lower-body injury he sustained in the last match against the New York Rangers. He participated in practice but is considered a game-time decision.
Kevin Hayes continues to recover from an injury sustained during training camp. Although traveling with the team, he has not yet fully returned to play. Additionally, Mathew Dumba is expected to make his season debut, and Philip Tomasino is anticipated to return to the lineup following a brief absence as a healthy scratch.
In contrast, the Ducks have made adjustments, notably switching positions for Troy Terry and Alex Killorn during their recent overtime win against the San Jose Sharks, which will carry over into this game.
As both teams prepare for this critical matchup, fans will be eager to see how the adjustments impact the game dynamics and player performances.
