The projected lineups have been released for the Canucks and Ducks.
Canucks Projected Lineup
The projected lineup for the Canucks is as follows:
- Liam Ohgren — Elias Pettersson — Brock Boeser
- Drew O’Connor — Marco Rossi — Linus Karlsson
- Nils Hoglander — Teddy Blueger — Jake DeBrusk
- Max Sasson — Curtis Douglas — Aatu Raty
The defensive pairings are expected to be Marcus Pettersson — Tom Willander, and Elias Nils Pettersson — Pierre-Olivier Joseph.
Victor Mancini and Ty Mueller are scratched.
Several Canucks players are currently injured. These include Evander Kane (undisclosed), Filip Chytil (facial fracture), Thatcher Demko (hip surgery), and Derek Forbort (undisclosed).
Ducks Projected Lineup
Here’s how the Ducks are expected to line up:
- Chris Kreider — Leo Carlsson — Troy Terry
- Alex Killorn — Mikael Granlund — Beckett Sennecke
- Jeffrey Viel — Mason McTavish — Cutter Gauthier
- Tim Washe — Ryan Poehling — Ian Moore
The projected defensive pairs are Jackson LaCombe — Jacob Trouba, and Pavel Mintyukov — John Carlson.
Olen Zellweger and Frank Vatrano are expected to be scratched.
Ducks Injury Updates
The Ducks also have their share of injuries. Jansen Harkins is out with hand surgery, and Ross Johnston is sidelined with a lower body injury. Radko Gudas is dealing with a lower body injury and will be a game-time decision after practicing in a regular jersey.
Goaltending Situation
Tolopilo is expected to start in goal. This follows Lankinen’s return from a three-game absence due to an upper-body injury; he made 28 saves in a 4-3 shootout victory at the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.
Gauthier Returns
Cutter Gauthier has returned to practice after missing five games with an upper-body injury. He has stated that he plans to play.
Gudas’ Status
Radko Gudas practiced in a regular jersey. He will be a game-time decision after missing five games.
Neither team will hold a morning skate.