Projected Lineups: Penguins vs. Canucks Game
The upcoming game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Vancouver Canucks is set for 6 p.m. ET. This matchup promises exciting NHL action as both teams look to improve their season records.
Projected Lineups for Penguins vs. Canucks Game
Pittsburgh Penguins Projected Lineup
- Rickard Rakell — Sidney Crosby — Bryan Rust
- Egor Chinakhov — Tommy Novak — Evgeni Malkin
- Anthony Mantha — Ben Kindel — Justin Brazeau
- Connor Dewar — Blake Lizotte — Noel Acciari
- Parker Wotherspoon — Erik Karlsson
- Brett Kulak — Kris Letang
- Ryan Shea — Jack St. Ivany
- Goalie: Stuart Skinner
Scratches: Kevin Hayes, Ilya Solovyov, Connor Clifton
Injuries: Filip Hallander (blood clot), Ryan Graves (lower body)
Vancouver Canucks Projected Lineup
- Evander Kane — Elias Pettersson — Jake DeBrusk
- Drew O’Connor — Filip Chytil — Brock Boeser
- Liam Ohgren — Teddy Blueger — Conor Garland
- Nils Hoglander — Max Sasson — Linus Karlsson
- Elias Nils Pettersson — Filip Hronek
- Zeev Buium — Tyler Myers
- Marcus Pettersson — Tom Willander
- Goalie: Kevin Lankinen or Nikita Tolopilo
Scratches: P.O. Joseph, Aatu Raty, David Kampf
Injuries: Thatcher Demko (lower body), Marco Rossi (lower body), Derek Forbort (undisclosed)
Status Report
Kris Letang is expected to return to the lineup following a two-game absence due to an upper-body injury. Tom Willander missed practice recently due to illness, and P.O. Joseph may step in if he cannot play.
The Canucks have not yet confirmed their starting goalie. Kevin Lankinen left practice early for load management, prompting the call-up of Nikita Tolopilo from the AHL’s Abbotsford team. Goalie Jiri Patera has been reassigned to the minor leagues.
Fans can anticipate an engaging contest as both teams strive to secure crucial points in the standings.
