San Jose vs Edmonton Prediction 9 April 2026
🔊 San Jose trail behind the other Western Conference clubs in terms of games played, but in terms of points lost, the Sharks still hold a spot in the top 8. However, they need to capitalize on these points to secure a playoff berth. Can they exploit Edmonton's shaky defense? Let's delve into the statistical trends and head-to-head history of the clubs before the match to offer you the most insightful prediction for this NHL regular season matchup.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past three seasons, San Jose and Edmonton have clashed 11 times: the Sharks have only managed to win two games, while the Oilers have claimed victory in nine. This season, the "Sharks" and the "Oilers" have faced off three times, with the home team coming out on top each time: Edmonton triumphed in Canada (4-3 OT and 5-3), while San Jose secured a win in the United States (5-4).
Head-to-head statistics San Jose - Edmonton
San Jose Sharks Team Overview
Heading into another crucial game in their playoff push, the Sharks boast a record of 5 wins in their last 6 outings. Recently, Ryan Warsofsky's squad edged out the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2, solidifying their hold on the tenth spot in the Western Conference. The Sharks have played fewer games than any other team, which keeps them in the top 8 based on points percentage.
On home ice, the California-based team has claimed victory in 4 of their last 5 games. Since the Olympic break and the season's restart at the end of February, the Sharks have won 53.8% of their matches at the SAP Center, earning points in 69.2% of their games. During this stretch, their scoring at home has averaged 2.92 goals (10th in the conference) while conceding 3.38 goals (9th in the conference).
Later this week, forward Ryan Reaves is expected to return to action. Meanwhile, forward Logan Couture is out for the remainder of the season.
Match Results: San Jose Sharks
Edmonton Oilers Team Overview
The Canadiens, after a five-game winning streak, have stumbled in their last two matchups, losing to the Vegas Golden Knights (1-5) and the Utah Mammoths (5-6 OT), complicating their standings. The Oilers are unlikely to drop out of the top eight in the West (currently fifth with a five-point cushion), but they might lose their lead in the Pacific Division, which could affect their first-round matchup.
On the road, Edmonton have secured points in each of their last four games. Since the February break, the Oilers have won half of their away games, collecting points in 70% of them. Their scoring efficiency away from home during this period stands at 4.30 goals per game (the best in the league) against 3.80 goals conceded (12th in the conference).
By the end of this week, Zach Hyman is expected to return, and Leon Draisaitl should be back by the start of the playoffs. However, Mattias Janmark Nylen is out for the rest of the season.
Match Results: Edmonton Oilers
⚡️ Top Performers
San Jose's offensive leader, Macklin Celebrini, holds the fourth spot among the league's top scorers with 107 points (41 goals, 66 assists). He has been on the scoresheet in 5 of the last 6 games and ranks in the top 3 for single-season points by an under-20 player in NHL history. The Sharks' second-leading scorer, William Smith, has amassed 55 points (23 goals, 32 assists). Alexander Wennberg has registered points in each of his last seven games.
Connor McDavid is the NHL's top scorer this season. The Edmonton forward leads the scoring race with 128 points (44 goals, 84 assists), having contributed in 7 of his last 8 outings. Injured Leon Draisaitl currently sits sixth in the scoring list but risks missing out on a top-10 finish by season's end. Defenseman Evan Bouchard has been productive in 7 of his last 8 games.
🥅 Goaltenders
Despite their offensive prowess, San Jose remains defensively inconsistent. Since the break, goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic has appeared in 12 games with a save percentage of 88.7% and a goals-against average of 2.85. Yaroslav Askarov has played nine games, posting an 87.5% save percentage and a 3.66 goals-against average. Recently, the American netminder has been more consistent, allowing no more than two goals in four consecutive games.
From February to April, Connor Ingram played 15 games for the Oilers, recording an 89.4% save percentage and a 2.87 goals-against average. Tristan Jarry has seen more action lately, but his numbers are less impressive, with just an 83.3% save percentage and a 4.42 goals-against average over seven games.
Editors' Prediction
When analyzing the scoring potential of the upcoming game, Edmonton's away stats are particularly intriguing, as they've averaged an impressive 4.3 goals per game on the road since the break. We're not going to gamble on a high total for the Oilers, but rather trust more consistent trends.
Edmonton have netted at least three goals in 14 of their last 16 away games this season, as well as in each of their six head-to-head matchups with San Jose. Chris Knoblauch's team could find themselves in a tricky position by the end of the regular season, so they need to revert to their spring form-scoring heavily regardless of how many they concede-to achieve results. Our pick for the game is Edmonton Oilers' individual total over 2.5 goals.
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