Sharks vs. Wild: Lineup, Game Thread, and Viewing Details
The San Jose Sharks are set to clash with the Minnesota Wild tonight, marking the first destination on their three-game road trip. The game will unfold at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Sharks’ Lineup Changes
After a brief hiatus, the Sharks welcome back forward William Eklund from injured reserve. He had been sidelined since November 1 due to a lower-body injury. Eklund will rejoin the second line alongside Alex Wennberg and Philipp Kurashev. To accommodate his return, Ethan Cardwell has been reassigned to the Barracuda.
The defensive squad sees some adjustments as well. Timothy Liljegren and Nick Leddy will not participate in tonight’s match, with Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky explaining that Liljegren’s recent performance has been inconsistent. Vincent Iorio is currently on a conditioning assignment, pending his return to the roster.
Previous Matchup and Current Standings
This will be the second meeting between the Sharks and Wild this season. Their last encounter on October 26 ended in a thrilling 6-5 victory for the Sharks, featuring strong performances from both Macklin Celebrini and Eklund, each contributing three points.
The Wild are on a rocky start to the season, holding a record of 7-7-3 and currently ranked sixth in the Central Division. Kirill Kaprizov is leading the team with 22 points, including 10 goals. Matt Boldy is also notable, with 17 points thus far.
Wild’s Goaltending Situation
Filip Gustavsson has been designated as the starting goaltender, but his stats show a 4-7-1 record and a .896 save percentage. In contrast, Jesper Wallstedt possesses better stats at 3-0-2 with a .909 save percentage, and he was in net during the last game between these teams.
Projected Lineups
| San Jose Sharks | Minnesota Wild |
|---|---|
| Tyler Toffoli – Macklin Celebrini – Will Smith | Kirill Kaprizov – Marco Rossi – Mats Zuccarello |
| William Eklund – Alexander Wennberg – Philipp Kurashev | Matt Boldy – Joel Eriksson Ek – Marcus Johansson |
| Collin Graf – Ty Dellandrea – Jeff Skinner | Vladimir Tarasenko – Ryan Hartman – Vinnie Hinostroza |
| Barclay Goodrow – Adam Gaudette – Ryan Reaves | Marcus Foligno – Danila Yurov – Yakov Trenin |
| Defense: Mario Ferraro, John Klingberg, Dmitry Orlov, Shakir Mukhamadullin, Sam Dickinson, Vincent Desharnais | Defense: Jonas Brodin, Jared Spurgeon, Zeev Buium, Brock Faber, Daemon Hunt, David Jiříček |
| Goaltender: Alex Nedeljkovic | Goaltender: Jesper Wallstedt |
Viewing Details
The game will start at 5 p.m. PT/7 p.m. CT and will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN+ and Hulu. Fans without access to these platforms can tune in through the Sharks Audio Network, with Wild supporters able to listen via KFAN.
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