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It's just about time for some San Jose Sharks hockey. Tonight, we'll get a look at some fresh faces as they take on the Anaheim Ducks at SAP Center.
If you were wondering if they'd experiment with Joe Thornton's linemates, you'll have to wait - per Paul Gackle, Joe Thornton will not be playing in any of this week's preseason games. Pete Deboer expressed earlier in the week that he sees no need to rush Thornton after his off-season surgery on his torn MCL and ACL.
With Thornton sitting out, Boedker, Couture, and Donskoi will be the top line and the main veteran presence in a very young squad.
Sharks Lines
#SJSharks lines at am skate: 89-39-27, 46-40-62, 23-65-43, 38-55-52; D pairings: 44-61, 47-57, 67-72
— Paul Gackle (@GackleReport) September 19, 2017
goalies: 30, 1
Dell first off for #SJSharks. Looks like he'll get the first 30 mins, Troy gets the next 30 mins.
— Paul Gackle (@GackleReport) September 19, 2017
Ducks Lines
For those interested, tonight's ANA-SJ forward lines:
— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) September 19, 2017
Ritchie-Rakell-Roy
Dostie-Rasmussen-Boll
Kopacka-Morand-Tropp
Comtois-Grant-Shaw
And the d-pairs:
Mahura-Montour
Pettersson-Manson
Megna-Welinski
Goalies dressing are Berra and Eriksson-Ek https://t.co/KEoY0efDM5
— Eric Stephens (@icemancometh) September 19, 2017
And the d-pairs:
Mahura-Montour
Pettersson-Manson
Megna-Welinski
Goalies dressing are Berra and Eriksson-Ek https://t.co/KEoY0efDM5
Where to Watch
The preseason games will only be available for radio broadcast. Stream and listen on the Sharks mobile app or the NHL app or their associated websites.