Pregame Video: Sharks vs. Bruins

The San Jose Sharks take on the Boston Bruins tonight at the SAP Center.

The San Jose Sharks face the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.

The San Jose Sharks (0-2-1) host the Boston Bruins (2-0-0) at 7:30 p.m.

Kevin Labanc will make his season debut for Team Teal this evening, but not after some controversy.

Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli reported that he was headed for waivers today. Per Sharks PR and Labanc himself, that report was denied.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic is returning to the lineup tonight. Henry Thrun was sent down earlier this week in preparation for Vlasic's return.

Projected Sharks lineup:

Barabanov-Hertl-Duclair
Labanc-Bordeleau-Zadina
Eklund-Kunin-Hoffman
Zetterlund-Sturm-Smith

Ferraro-Burroughs
Knyzhov-Rutta
Vlasic-Benning

Kahkonen
Blackwood

Puck drop is at 7:30 p.m. and can be seen on NBC Sports California or The Sharks Audio Network.

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