The upcoming matchup between the Dallas Stars and the San Jose Sharks is set for December 18, 2025. The game will take place at the SAP Center, with puck drop scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below are the projected lineups for both teams, reflecting recent player performances and injury updates.
Dallas Stars Projected Lineup
- Matt Duchene — Wyatt Johnston — Mikko Rantanen
- Jason Robertson — Roope Hintz — Jamie Benn
- Justin Hryckowian — Sam Steel — Mavrik Bourque
- Oskar Back — Radek Faksa — Colin Blackwell
- Esa Lindell — Miro Heiskanen
- Thomas Harley — Alex Petrovic
- Nils Lundkvist — Ilya Lybushkin
- Jake Oettinger (Goalie)
- Casey DeSmith (Goalie)
Injury Status for Dallas Stars
- Scratched: Nathan Bastian, Kyle Capobianco, Vladislav Kolyachonok
- Injured: Tyler Seguin (ACL), Adam Erne (lower body), Thomas Harley (lower body), Lian Bichsel (lower body)
San Jose Sharks Projected Lineup
- Collin Graf — Macklin Celebrini — Igor Chernyshov
- William Eklund — Alexander Wennberg — Tyler Toffoli
- Adam Gaudette — Ty Dellandrea — Ethan Cardwell
- Barclay Goodrow — Zack Ostapchuk — Ryan Reaves
- Dmitry Orlov — John Klingberg
- Mario Ferraro — Timothy Liljegren
- Shakir Mukhamadullin — Vincent Iorio
- Alex Nedeljkovic (Goalie)
- Yaroslav Askarov (Goalie)
Injury Status for San Jose Sharks
- Scratched: Sam Dickinson, Nick Leddy, Jeff Skinner
- Injured: Vincent Desharnais (upper body), Philipp Kurashev (upper body), Will Smith (upper body)
Game Day Updates
The Sharks conducted an optional morning skate ahead of the game. Adam Gaudette and Ty Dellandrea are expected to play, having recovered from their respective injuries. Jeff Skinner will be scratched from the lineup.
This exciting Eastern Conference matchup promises to deliver a thrilling night of hockey. Fans should stay tuned for updates as both teams finalize their strategies leading into the game.
