Sharks at Ducks, Feb. 5: Lines, gamethread & how to watch

The Anaheim Ducks are up for another round of back-to-backs, this time facing off against the San Jose Sharks over the next two nights.

The Ducks are coming off a dominant 3-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings, and David Backes’ game-winning goal likely earned him a spot in the lineup again tonight, even with the return of Derek Grant, whom Backes replaced due to injury.

It hasn’t been an easy start to the season for San Jose, who have yet to play a home game this season. They have just one regulation win, a 5-3 victory over the Wild. Where goaltending is Anaheim’s biggest strength, it’s easily the Sharks’ biggest weakness. Martin Jones will start tonight, while Devan Dubnyk will take over tomorrow night.

Here’s everything you need to know to tune in:

Lines

ANAHEIM DUCKS

Max Jones — Ryan Getzlaf — Rickard Rakell
Danton Heinen — Adam Henrique — Jakob Silfverberg
Max Comtois — Sam Steel — David Backes
Nicolas Deslauriers — Derek Grant — Carter Rowney

Hampus Lindholm — Kevin Shattenkirk
Cam Fowler — Jani Hakanpaa
Jacob Larsson — Ben Hutton

John Gibson
Ryan Miller

Expected Scratches: Vinni Lettieri, Isac Lundestrom, Troy Terry

Injured Reserve: Josh Manson (oblique), Sonny Milano (upper body)

SAN JOSE SHARKS

Evander Kane — Logan Couture — Kevin Labanc
Patrick Marleau — Tomas Hertl — Ryan Donato
Noah Gregor — Dylan Gambrell — Timo Meier
Marcus Sorensen — Alexander Chmelevski — Matt Nieto

Marc-Edouard Vlasic — Brent Burns
Mario Ferraro — Erik Karlsson
Nikolai Knyzhov — Radim Simek

Martin Jones
Devan Dubnyk

Expected Scratches: Stefan Noesen, Rudolfs Balcers, Maxim Letunov, Fredrik Claesson

Injured Reserve: None

How to Watch

Puck drop is at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Tonight’s game will be broadcast regionally on Fox Sports San Diego, PRIME and NBC Sports Bay Area, as well as available to stream through NHL.tv or ESPN+.

Follow along in the comments for live updates and reactions throughout the game!