San Jose vs Edmonton Prediction 28 February 2026

San Jose are struggling again, having suffered five consecutive defeats. On average, Toffoli and his teammates score 3.11 goals per game, but they allow opponents to net 3.44 goals per match. At one point this season, it seemed like the Californians had finally emerged from their slump and were set to secure a playoff spot. However, it's still too early to talk about a postseason berth: the Sharks have 58 points and trail the eighth spot by 5 points (though they do have 2 games in hand). After the Olympic break, Ryan Warsofsky's squad faced off against Calgary and lost to the Flames 4-1. Recent additions Kiefer Sherwood and enforcer Ryan Reaves couldn't help their teammates clinch a crucial win. On the bright side, all key players are healthy, with only Ty Dellandrea listed among the injured.

Edmonton are also struggling with consistency. The team boasts an impressive scoring rate of 4.1 goals per game, yet they remain careless defensively, conceding an average of 4.3 goals when playing away. The Stanley Cup runners-up have climbed to fifth place in the Western Conference but still face challenges. Since the Olympic break, Chris Knoblauch's squad have played two games: against Anaheim (5-6) and Los Angeles (8-1). Such fluctuations should be a concern for the coaching staff. The acquisition of Tristan Jarry has yet to pay off, as the goaltender is allowing too many goals. His defensive partners are also struggling to cover their zone effectively and are frequently penalized. Like San Jose, all key players for the Oilers are fit, with only rotation players Janmark and Kapanen dealing with health issues.