SAN JOSE – The Sharks are making their first lineup change of the postseason headed into Saturday night’s vital Game 5 against the Predators.
Dainius Zubrus will replace Tommy Wingels, presumably on the fourth line, as the Sharks attempt to retake the series lead. They are tied with Nashville, two games apiece, as the Predators won both of their home games this week.
Pete DeBoer explained the decision on Saturday morning.
“I think a few factors there. Obviously whenever you’re pulling a guy out, play is always a [factor]. Not that [Wingels] was poor, but there were a few guys there that we considered in that decision.