Red Wings vs. Sharks: Lineups, Goalies, Viewing Guide
The Detroit Red Wings are set to face the San Jose Sharks in the fourth matchup of their current five-game road trip. This exciting NHL matchup will take place at SAP Center tonight at 8 p.m. ET. The Red Wings come into this game with an 8-4 record, having won two of their first three games on this road trip. In contrast, the Sharks hold a record of 4-6-2.
Viewing Details
- Where: SAP Center
- When: 8 p.m. ET
- TV/Radio: FanDuel Sports Network / 97.1 FM
Current Team Stats and Highlights
The Red Wings have been performing well, with Alex DeBrincat showcasing a strong offensive presence by scoring in each of the last four games. However, Jonatan Berggren faced challenges in the last game against Anaheim, where he recorded a minus-3 rating in a 5-2 loss.
Attention is also drawn to Marco Kasper, who is looking to regain his form after a slow start this season. His performance is especially crucial as Emmitt Finnie, who started strong, has begun to cool off. Further complicating matters for the Red Wings, Patrick Kane has been out for seven games due to an undisclosed upper-body injury.
Goalie Situation and Team Rankings
While the Red Wings have not confirmed their starting goalie for tonight’s game, Cam Talbot is expected to take the position. Currently, Detroit’s goaltending ranks 26th in the league, with a team save percentage of .886. According to Moneypuck.com, the Red Wings have a 42.6% chance to qualify for the playoffs.
Projected Lineups
Detroit Red Wings
- Emmitt Finnie — Dylan Larkin — Lucas Raymond
- Alex DeBrincat — Marco Kasper — Mason Appleton
- Andrew Copp — JT Compher — Jonatan Berggren
- Elmer Soderblom — Michael Rasmussen — James van Riemsdyk
Defense Pairings
- Simon Edvinsson — Moritz Seider
- Ben Chiarot — Axel Sandin-Pellikka
- Albert Johansson — Trevor Hamonic
Goaltending
- Cam Talbot (John Gibson as backup)
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks are struggling, currently holding the 30th spot in the NHL standings. Despite this, they have shown signs of improvement, winning three of their last four games, including overtime victories against Minnesota and Colorado. Macklin Celebrini has been exceptional, amassing 18 points in just 12 games.
Defensive Challenges for the Sharks
San Jose’s defense ranks low, tied for last with a 4.17 goals-against average in the league. Their penalty-killing efficiency is also concerning, sitting at just 65.8%. However, they limited their opponents to only two goals in their last two wins.
Injury Updates
For the Sharks, Timothy Liljegren, Ryan Reaves, and Nick Leddy are day-to-day due to injuries, which could impact their lineup against the Red Wings.
Projected Lines for the Sharks
- Tyler Toffoli — Macklin Celebrini — Will Smith
- Philipp Kurashev — Alexander Wennberg — William Eklund
- Jeff Skinner — Michael Misa — Collin Graf
- Barclay Goodrow — Patrick Giles — Ty Dellandrea
Defense Pairings
- Dmitry Orlov — Timothy Liljegren
- Mario Ferraro — John Klingberg
- Shakir Mukhamadullin — Vincent Desharnais
Goaltending
Alex Nedeljkovic, a former Red Wings goalie, is expected to start, with Yaroslav Askarov as the backup. The performance of both teams will be crucial in determining the outcome of this matchup.
