Sharks make lineup changes ahead of marquee matchup against McDavid, Oilers

SAN JOSE – The reeling San Jose Sharks are making some lineup changes for their game against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, inserting Shakir Mukhamadullin for Timothy Liljegren on defense and Pavol Regenda for Ryan Reaves on the fourth line.

Mukhamadullin was a healthy scratch in the Sharks’ 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames on Thursday and, through a mix of injuries and scratches, has played in just 26 of 56 games so far this season.

Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky said he wanted Mukhamadullin...