Predators at Sharks (game 56): Lines, game thread and how to watch

The Nashville Predators pay a visit to the Shark Tank tonight as the doldrums of the season continue to drag on. Our own Tyler Castillo did a great writeup on what to expect for tonight’s game, you can read it here.

As for the lines tonight, there are some pretty good indicators that we’re still showcasing Kevin Labanc, hoping we’ll get a nibble on the trade line.

San Jose Sharks lines Feb. 24, 2024

Luke Kunin and Givani Smith are expected to be game time decisions. According to San Jose Hockey Now’s Sheng Peng, Calen Addison will likely sit on defense and Henry Thrun will run the first power play unit.

Here’s what we think the lines will look like:

Forwards
Fabian Zetterlund – Mikael Granlund – Anthony Duclair
Mike Hoffman – William Eklund – Alexander Barabanov
Filip Zadina – Nico Sturm – Luke Kunin
Kevin Labanc – Ryan Carpenter – Justin Bailey

Defensemen
Mario Ferraro – Ty Emberson
Jan Rutta – Henry Thrun
Marc-Edouard Vlasic – Kyle Burroughs

Goaltenders
Kaapo Kahkonen
Mackenzie Blackwood

Nashville Predators lines vs. Sharks

If the last game is any indication, and we figure as long as no one is hurt, there won’t be a change, this is how the Predators lines are going to stack up. (Source: Daily Faceoff).

Forwards
Filip Forsberg – Ryan O’Reilly – Gustav Nyquist
Yakov Trenin – Colton Sissons – Cody Glass
Mark Jankowski – Tommy Novak – Luke Evangelista
Cole Smith – Michael McCarron – Kiefer Sherwood

Defensemen
Roman Josi – Dante Fabbro
Ryan McDonagh – Luke Schenn
Jeremy Lauzon – Alexandre Carrier

Goaltenders
Juuse Saros
Kevin Lankinen

How to watch Predators at Sharks 2/24/24

Sharks fans can watch tonight’s game on NBCSCA. You can listen to the audio through the Sharks Audio Network app.

Predators fans can watch on Bally Sports South or listen on 102.5 The Game and the Predators Radio Network. The game will also be broadcast in Spanish on El Jefe.

Anyone can watch on ESPN+ and Hulu in the United States, provided you don’t live in one of the two viewing areas. Yes, blackout restrictions are in full effect.

The puck drops at 7 p.m. PT/9 p.m. CT/10 p.m. ET at SAP Center. Be sure to come back here and live chat with other Sharks fans about the game and what’s happening in the rest of the NHL.