Tonight, the San Jose Sharks face off against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in a Pacific Division clash. Here's a look at the projected lineups and what to expect.

Sharks Aim to Continue Winning Ways

The San Jose Sharks (8-7-3) enter tonight's game looking to bounce back after their four-game winning streak was snapped by a 2-0 loss to the Calgary Flames. Despite the recent loss, the Sharks have been playing some of their best hockey of the season, going 6-1-1 in their last eight games. During that stretch, they've been averaging 2.9 goals per game while allowing just 1.6. According to nhl.com, Nick Leddy is expected to play for the Sharks after being out for 11 games with an upper-body injury sustained on Oct. 23.

Here's the projected lineup for the San Jose Sharks:

• Forwards:
  • Toffoli-Celebrini-Smith
  • Eklund-Wennberg-Kurashev
  • Skinner-Dellandrea-Graf
  • Goodrow-Gaudette-Reaves
• Defense:
  • Orlov-Liljegren
  • Ferraro-Klingberg
  • Dickinson-Desharnais
• Goaltenders:
  • Askarov
  • Skarek

Jeff Skinner is day-to-day after being injured in the 2-0 loss against the Calgary Flames. Michael Misa is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Alex Nedeljkovic was placed on non-roster injured reserve on Thursday.

Kraken Look to Build on Recent Win

The Seattle Kraken (8-4-5) are coming off a 5-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets, snapping a two-game losing streak. The Kraken have been inconsistent lately, going 5-2-3 in their last ten games, averaging 2.6 goals per game and allowing 2.6 goals per game. Lane Lambert replaced Dan Bylsma as the Kraken's head coach on May 29, 2025.

Here's the projected lineup for the Seattle Kraken:

• Forwards:
  • Marchment-Beniers-Eberle
  • Schwartz-Stephenson-Kakko
  • Tolvanen-Catton-Wright
  • Kartye-Meyers-Winterton
• Defense:
  • Dunn-Larsson
  • Lindgren-Montour
  • Evans-Oleksiak
• Goaltenders:
  • Grubauer
  • Murray

Kaapo Kakko is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury after being injured in the 5-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets. Frederick Gaudreau, who has missed 13 games with an upper-body injury, took part in the morning skate and is a game-time decision. Jared McCann is on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Joey Daccord is also on injured reserve with an upper-body injury.

Players to Watch

• Macklin Celebrini (Sharks): Celebrini had a goal and two assists against the Kraken when the two teams met ten days ago. He leads the Sharks with 26 points (10 goals, 16 assists) in 18 games.
• Jordan Eberle (Kraken): Eberle leads the Kraken with 13 points (7 goals, 6 assists) in 17 games.

Where to Watch

The game starts at 10:00 pm EST and will be broadcast on ESPN+/KHN/Prime/NBCSCA/KONG. Radio coverage is available on the Sharks Audio Network/Sports Radio KJR 93.3 FM.