Projected Lineups: Sharks vs. Rangers
The upcoming matchup features the San Jose Sharks facing off against the New York Rangers. Scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, this game will be broadcast on NBCSCA and MSG. Both teams have had contrasting starts to the season, with the Sharks struggling at 0-4-2 and the Rangers showing more promise at 3-4-1.
Projected Lineups: Sharks vs. Rangers
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks aim to turn their season around with a revamped lineup. Here’s how they are projected to take the ice:
- Tyler Toffoli — Macklin Celebrini — Will Smith
- William Eklund — Alexander Wennberg — Jeff Skinner
- Collin Graf — Michael Misa — Adam Gaudette
- Barclay Goodrow — Ty Dellandrea — Ryan Reaves
The defensive pairings include:
- Mario Ferraro — Vincent Desharnais
- Nick Leddy — Vincent Iorio
- Dmitry Orlov — Timothy Liljegren
In goal, the Sharks will start:
- Alex Nedeljkovic
- Yaroslav Askarov
Additionally, defenseman Sam Dickinson and forward Philipp Kurashev will be scratched. John Klingberg is out with a lower-body injury, while Shakir Mukhamadullin has an upper-body injury.
New York Rangers
The Rangers come into this game with more momentum. Their projected lineup includes:
- Artemi Panarin — Mika Zibanejad — Will Cuylle
- Conor Sheary — J.T. Miller — Alexis Lafreniere
- Juuso Parssinen — Noah Laba — Taylor Raddysh
- Adam Edstrom — Sam Carrick — Matt Rempe
On defense, the pairings are expected to be:
- Vladislav Gavrikov — Adam Fox
- Matthew Robertson — Will Borgen
- Carson Soucy — Braden Schneider
The Rangers will rely on their goaltending tandem:
- Igor Shesterkin
- Jonathan Quick
Jonny Brodzinski and Urho Vaakanainen will not play. Vincent Trocheck is also sidelined due to an upper-body injury.
Game Insights
The Sharks need a win to boost their morale, while the Rangers look to leverage their strong start. The potential impact of injuries and line changes will be critical as the teams prepare for this contest. Fans can expect an exciting game as both squads battle for essential points in the early season standings.
