Sharks vs Blues: Today's Projected Lineups and Status Report

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 23:10

Sharks vs Blues showdown highlights projected lineups and key player updates. The Sharks are looking to bounce back while the Blues aim to secure a win.
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Sharks vs Blues: Today's Projected Lineups and Status Report

Sharks vs Blues Projected Lineups

SHARKS (2-1-0) at BLUES (1-2-0)

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Sharks Projected Lineup

  • Mason Marchment -- Will Smith -- Igor Chernyshov
  • Ivar Stenberg -- Alexander Wennberg -- Kiefer Sherwood
  • Collin Graf -- Michael Misa -- Tyler Toffoli
  • Barclay Goodrow -- Zack Ostapchuk -- Ty Dellandrea
  • Darnell Nurse -- Michael Kesselring
  • Sam Dickinson -- Jacob Trouba
  • Dmitri Orlov -- Luca Cagnon

Goalie: Alex Nedeljkovic

Backup: Yaroslav Askarov

Scratched: Brett Leason, Nolan Allan

Injured: Macklin Celebrini (lower body), Adam Gaudette (upper body)

Blues Projected Lineup

  • Dylan Holloway -- Robert Thomas -- Jimmy Snuggerud
  • Connor McMichael -- Mason McTavish -- Jonatan Berggren
  • Jake Neighbours -- Dalibor Dvorsky -- Pavel Buchnevich
  • Dillon Dube -- Pius Suter -- Ross Johnston
  • Philip Broberg -- Adam Jiricek
  • Justin Barron -- Colton Parayko
  • Cam Fowler -- Brandon Carlo

Goalie: Joel Hofer

Backup: Jordan Binnington

Scratched: Zach Dean, Theo Lindstein

Injured: Alexey Toropchenko (upper body), Tyler Tucker (knee), Logan Mailloux (hand)

Status Report

Celebrini will be a game-time decision, according to Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky; the center took warmups but did not play in a 5-0 loss at the Dallas Stars on Monday. The Sharks captain did not practice the past two days but was on the ice for the morning skate. Nedeljkovic will make his first start of the season. Barron will make his St. Louis debut after being claimed off waivers and will replace Lindstein.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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