Blues at Sharks (game 76): Lines, game thread and how to watch
Collin Graf will make his NHL debut for the San Jose Sharks after signing a three-year entry-level contract.
The St. Louis Blues are in a crucial position, chasing the Los Angeles Kings for a playoff spot, with the Sharks capable of sweeping the season series. [ more ]
Sheldon Keefe on scratching TJ Brodie vs. Washington: "He knows he hasn't been at his best for most of the season, but he has taken on a lot... It's a chance for us to give him a night off"
Sheldon Keefe on splitting up Tavares & Nylander on separate lines: "It was one game, but honestly, I didn't like a lot of how it looked... But we owe it a little bit of time"
Noah Gregor returns after a healthy scratch and Keefe discusses player responses to lineup changes.
Keefe emphasizes the importance of players stepping up when not in the lineup. [ more ]
New Rangers lines: Adam Edstrom to 4RW; New powerplay units - Blue Seat Blogs
Adam Edstrom has been recalled by the New York Rangers and is skating at 4RW in place of Tyler Pitlick.
The powerplay units for the Rangers have been shuffled, with Vincent Trocheck and Artemi Panarin moving to a new unit with Kaapo Kakko, Alexis Lafreniere, and Erik Gustafsson. [ more ]
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings - Preview, Projected Lines and TV Broadcast Info
The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing off against the Detroit Red Wings in a divisional game at the halfway point of the regular season.
Sheldon Keefe, coach of the Maple Leafs, is looking for his team to tighten up their play after consecutive losses where they lost multi-goal leads. [ more ]
Red Sox Vs. Athletics Lineups: Tanner Houck Takes Hill For Opener
The Boston Red Sox are starting a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics on Monday night as part of their 10-game road trip.
Red Sox's Tanner Houck will make his first start of the season, hoping to continue the exceptional performance of the starting staff from the previous series. [ more ]
Sheldon Keefe on Max Domi & Tyler Bertuzzi's growing impact over the season: "Those are the types of guys who will shine when things are most difficult"
Joel Edmundson and Lyubushkin returning to Leafs lineup, Timmins and McCabe out due to maintenance.
Sheldon Keefe emphasizes the importance of managing players' workload and health during a hectic schedule. [ more ]
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Winnipeg Jets - Preview, Projected Lines and TV Broadcast Info
The Maple Leafs are seeking a better start in the rematch against the Winnipeg Jets after being outplayed in the opening 20 minutes of their previous game.
The Leafs lost Calle Jarnkrok to a broken knuckle and will insert Ryan Reaves onto the fourth line with Bobby McMann unavailable due to injury. [ more ]
Austin Reaves says new starting lineup has comfort, chemistry with one another
The Lakers have dealt with injuries and lineup changes throughout the season.
The Lakers' recent starting lineup, featuring LeBron James, Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, and Taurean Prince, has shown promise. [ more ]
NY Rangers lines tonight: Will Cuylle gets 1RW duties - Blue Seat Blogs
Will Cuylle will be playing on the first right wing line for the New York Rangers in an attempt to find chemistry with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider.
Jake Leschyshyn will play as the center on the fourth line for the Rangers. [ more ]