Okay, I will write a news article about the projected lineups for the Mammoth vs Sharks game on November 18, 2025.
Mammoth vs. Sharks: Projecting the Lineups for Tonight's Matchup
The Utah Mammoth are set to face off against the San Jose Sharks tonight at the SAP Center in a highly anticipated match. Here's a look at the projected lineups for both teams, based on the latest information available from team reports and NHL insiders:
Utah Mammoth Projected Lineup
The Mammoth (10-7-2) are looking to continue their strong start to the season against the Sharks. Key players to watch include Clayton Keller, Logan Cooley, and Nick Schmaltz.
- Forwards:
- Clayton Keller — Logan Cooley — Nick Schmaltz
- Michael Carcone — Barrett Hayton — Dylan Guenther
- JJ Peterka — Jack McBain — Lawson Crouse
- Liam O'Brien — Kevin Stenlund — Brandon Tanev
- Defensemen:
- Mikhail Sergachev — Dmitri Simashev
- Nate Schmidt — John Marino
- Ian Cole — Nick DeSimone
- Goaltenders:
- Vitek Vanecek
- Karel Vejmelka
The Mammoth will be without Sean Durzi (upper body) and Alex Kerfoot (lower body) due to injuries. Olli Maatta, Kailer Yamamoto, and Kevin Rooney are expected to be scratched. JJ Peterka, acquired in the off-season, has been a solid addition to the top six, demonstrating both offensive and defensive improvements.
San Jose Sharks Projected Lineup
The Sharks (8-8-3) are aiming to defend their home turf and improve their record. Macklin Celebrini is a focal point, leading the team in points, goals, and assists.
- Forwards:
- Philipp Kurashev — Macklin Celebrini — Will Smith
- William Eklund — Alexander Wennberg — Collin Graf
- Adam Gaudette — Ty Dellandrea — Tyler Toffoli
- Barclay Goodrow — Zack Ostapchuk — Ryan Reaves
- Defensemen:
- Mario Ferraro — Shakir Mukhamadullin
- Dmitry Orlov — Nick Leddy
- Sam Dickinson — Vincent Desharnais
- Goaltenders:
- Yaroslav Askarov
- Alex Nedeljkovic
The Sharks will be missing Michael Misa and Jeff Skinner, both out week-to-week with lower-body injuries. John Klingberg is healthy but is expected to be a scratch, while Vincent Iorio and Timothy Liljegren are also likely to be scratched.
Keys to the Game
The Mammoth's offensive depth, spearheaded by their top two lines, will test the Sharks' defense. The Sharks will rely on Macklin Celebrini to drive their offense and on Yaroslav Askarov to provide solid goaltending.
The game is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Utah16 and NBCSCA.
