Sharks coach Todd McLellan indicated that the team would utilize similar lines that they used during their 2-game set with the Columbus Blue Jackets in Stockholm:
McGinn-Thornton-Setoguchi
Marleau-Pavelski-Mitchell
Clowe-Couture-Heatley
McLaren-Nichol-McCarthy
Fear The Fin indicated that goalie Antti NIemi would get the start.