The San Jose Sharks are back in action tonight as they head to Nationwide Arena in Columbus to face off against the Blue Jackets.
The Blue Jackets are one of the hottest teams in the NHL since making a coaching change a few months ago:
The Sharks on the other have been struggling mightily as of late, with their playoff hopes apparently going up in flames due to a six-game losing streak. A big part of the reason for their struggles has been a slump for Macklin Celebrini over the last five games. The young superstar has recorded just a single point during that time span.
The game will be broadcast on NBC Sports California + and FanDuel Sports Network Ohio.
Projected Lines
San Jose Sharks (Per San Jose Hockey Now)
Igor Chernyshov - Macklin Celebrini - Will Smith
William Eklund - Alexander Wennberg - Kiefer Sherwood
Collin Graf - Michael Misa - Tyler Toffoli
Barclay Goodrow - Zack Ostapchuk - Adam Gaudette
Dmitry Orlov - John Klingberg
Shakir Mukhamadullin - Mario Ferraro
Sam Dickinson - Vincent Desharnais
Alex Nedeljkovic
Yaroslav Askarov
Columbus Blue Jackets (Per NHL.com)
Mason Marchment - Adam Fantilli - Kirill Marchenko
Danton Heinen - Sean Monahan - Conor Garland
Cole Sillinger - Charlie Coyle - Mathieu Olivier
Isac Lundestrom - Boone Jenner - Miles Wood
Zach Werenski - Dante Fabbro
Egor Zamula - Ivan Provorov
Denton Mateychuk - Erik Gudbranson
Jet Greaves
Elvis Merzlikins