Bruins vs Sharks: A Clash at SAP Center with Key Injuries and Lineup Changes
The Boston Bruins (13-10-0) are set to take on the San Jose Sharks (10-9-3) in what promises to be an exciting matchup at the SAP Center in San Jose. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and can be streamed on ESPN+ or watched on NBCSCA and NESN. While both teams have had their ups and downs this season, the Bruins are currently sitting in seventh place in the Eastern Conference, while the Sharks hold the 12th spot in the Western Conference.
For the Bruins, there are several key injuries affecting the lineup. Defenseman Charlie McAvoy is out with a face injury, while forward Elias Lindholm is also sidelined with a lower-body issue. Other missing players include Jordan Harris (ankle surgery), Casey Mittelstadt (lower body), and Viktor Arvidsson (lower body). Despite these absences, the Bruins will rely heavily on their top performers like David Pastrnak, who has been a consistent offensive threat, registering 28 points (11 goals, 17 assists) through 23 games. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman will likely start in net, with Joonas Korpisalo backing him up. The team will also see the return of forward Elias Lindholm, who participated fully in practice and could make his return to the lineup after missing ten games.
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The Sharks, meanwhile, have their own injury concerns. Michael Misa and Jeff Skinner are both out due to lower-body injuries. Despite these setbacks, the Sharks will be looking to their emerging star Macklin Celebrini, who has impressed with 32 points (13 goals, 19 assists) in 22 games. Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov, with a 2.9 goals-against average and .907 save percentage, is expected to start in goal for San Jose after Alex Nedeljkovic took the loss in a 3-2 defeat to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.
In terms of lineups, the Bruins will likely line up with Matej Blumel, Pavel Zacha, and David Pastrnak on the first line, while Alex Steeves, Marat Khusnutdinov, and Morgan Geekie will play on the second line. The third and fourth lines will see a mix of Tanner Jeannot, Fraser Minten, Mark Kastelic, Riley Tufte, Sean Kuraly, and Michael Eyssimont. Defensively, the Bruins will have Nikita Zadorov and Jonathan Aspirot on the top pair, followed by Hampus Lindholm and Henri Jokiharju, with Mason Lohrei and Andrew Peeke rounding out the defense.
The Sharks’ lineup will see Macklin Celebrini, Philipp Kurashev, and Will Smith as the first line, with William Eklund, Alexander Wennberg, and Tyler Toffoli making up the second. Adam Gaudette, Ty Dellandrea, and Collin Graf will play on the third line, while Barclay Goodrow, Zack Ostapchuk, and Ryan Reaves will make up the fourth. On defense, Dmitry Orlov, Timothy Liljegren, Mario Ferraro, John Klingberg, Sam Dickinson, and Vincent Desharnais are expected to take the ice.
With both teams dealing with injuries and lineup changes, this game will be a critical one for both sides. The Bruins will aim to keep pace in the competitive Eastern Conference, while the Sharks will look to climb up in the Western standings. Fans can expect a fast-paced game, with key performances from the likes of Pastrnak and Celebrini, as both teams seek to secure important points in the standings.
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