The Minnesota Wild (26-12-4) head to SAP Center to face the San Jose Sharks (13-24-6) in a crucial Western Conference matchup on Saturday night, with both teams looking to bounce back from recent setbacks.
The Wild, coming off a surprising 6-1 loss to Colorado that snapped their four-game winning streak, will have to navigate this contest without their top scorer Kirill Kaprizov and several key defensemen.
San Jose enters the game following a 4-2 defeat to Vegas, though they've shown signs of improvement with recent victories over Tampa Bay and New Jersey.
The goaltending battle could prove decisive, as Minnesota's Filip Gustavsson aims to rebound from recent struggles while San Jose's promising netminder Yaroslav Askarov has impressed by allowing just five goals in his last three starts.
These teams' previous meeting in November saw Minnesota claim a decisive 5-2 victory in San Jose, but both squads have undergone significant changes since then.
With the Wild's defensive corps depleted and the Sharks showing flashes of potential at home, this Western Conference clash could prove more competitive than the teams' records might suggest.
San Jose Sharks vs. Minnesota Wild: who will win?
For tonight's San Jose Sharks vs Minnesota Wild matchup, our predictive model gives the Wild a 54.67% chance of defeating the Sharks.
Minnesota Wild: 54.67% win probability
- Strong overall record (26-12 win-loss record)
- Excellent recent form (LWWWW in last 5 games)
- Superior goal differential (+11 with 128 GF, 117 GA)
San Jose Sharks: 45.33% win probability
- Poor overall record (13-25 win-loss record)
- Worst goal differential in Western Conference (-42 with 113 GF, 155 GA)
- Inconsistent recent form (LLWWL in last 5 games)
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San Jose Sharks vs. Minnesota Wild odds
| San Jose Sharks | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +150 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -180 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The San Jose Sharks have won 13 out of 44 matches this season.
- 2The Minnesota Wild have won 26 out of 42 matches this season.
- 3With 32 points, the San Jose Sharks holds the 15th position in the league standings.
- 4Minnesota Wild's 56 points place them 3rd in the rankings.
San Jose Sharks vs. Minnesota Wild form
San Jose Sharks vs. Minnesota Wild head to head
San Jose Sharks
17%
Minnesota Wild
83%
Nov 8, 2024
San Jose Sharks
2 : 5
Minnesota Wild
Apr 14, 2024
San Jose Sharks
2 : 6
Minnesota Wild
Mar 29, 2024
Minnesota Wild
3 : 1
San Jose Sharks
Mar 4, 2024
Minnesota Wild
4 : 3
San Jose Sharks
Mar 12, 2023
San Jose Sharks
2 : 5
Minnesota Wild
Dec 23, 2022
San Jose Sharks
5 : 2
Minnesota Wild
