Pregame Preview: Sharks Visit Dallas Stars In First Road Game Of Season

The San Jose Sharks start their first road trip of the season with a visit to the Dallas Stars.

San Jose is still searching for its first win of the new season. Per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, the Sharks will likely start Mackenzie Blackwood in goal.

Based on yesterday's practice lines, the Sharks will use the same lineup that played against the Anaheim Ducks. The lines will be confirmed during warmups.

Eklund-Granlund-Toffoli
Kostin-W. Smith-Zetterlund
Goodrow-Wennberg-Kunin
Grundstrom-Sturm-Dellandrea 

Walman-Ceci
Ferraro-Rutta
Thrun-Benning

Blackwood
Vanecek

1. Keep the defensive structure

The Sharks played a strong game against the Ducks last Saturday. Dallas is one of the top teams in the NHL and should be contending for the Stanley Cup. The defensive structure must be at its peak to have a chance against the high-powered Stars.

2. The offense wakes up from its nap

The Sharks potted four goals on opening night, then went silent against the Ducks. Fabian Zetterlund thought he scored in back-to-back games, but an offside challenge changed that. 

3. Be hard to play against

Head coach Ryan Warsofsky has wanted his team to be hard to play against. The Stars are a tough challenge for a young Sharks team, precisely what it needs for its first road game of the 24-25 season. 

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