Vancouver Canucks Make Questionable Lineup for Important Matchup vs Seattle Kraken
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The Vancouver Canucks' projected lines have been revealed ahead of tonight's game against the Seattle Kraken as they continue their push towards the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
After 15 days, the Canucks will be on home ice tonight as they take on their Pacific Northwest rivals, the Seattle Kraken, for the fourth and final time this season.
With Vancouver looking to split the season series with a win tonight and trying to remain in the playoff race, Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet announced that Thatcher Demko would be getting the start between the pipes.
Vancouver Canucks' projected lines vs Seattle Kraken
With puck drop less than six hours away, Daniel Wagner of Vancouver is Awesome shared the team's projected lines for tonight's game against the Kraken.
Pius Suter, who's set to be a free agent on July 1st, will remain on the first line due to the absence of Elias Pettersson, and will be flanked by Jake DeBrusk and Brock Boeser.
Drew O'Connor, Teddy Blueger and Conor Garland are set to skate on the second line tonight, with the third line comprised of Linus Karlsson, Nils Aman and Jonathan Lekkerimaki.
Kiefer Sherwood, who holds the NHL record for most hits in a season, will be on the fourth line with Dakota Joshua and Aatu Raty.
On the blue line, there's set to be one change tonight with Tyler Myers playing on the first pairing with Quinn Hughes, while Filip Hronek will slid down and be with Marcus Pettersson.
Derek Forbort and rookie Elias Pettersson make up the third pairing, with Victor Mancini being made a healthy scratch for the fourth straight game.
Tonight's game against the Seattle Kraken will get underway at 7:30 pm PT and can be viewed on Sportsnet Pacific in the Vancouver region.
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