The Florida Panthers (28-18-3) head to SAP Center looking to maintain their remarkable 11-game winning streak against the San Jose Sharks (14-31-6) in Saturday's cross-conference matchup.
The reigning Stanley Cup champions arrive in San Jose amid a period of inconsistency, having lost eight of their last 14 games, while the Sharks are mired in a concerning five-game losing streak.
Recent history heavily favors the Panthers, who have won eight of their last 11 meetings against the Sharks by multiple goals, including a 3-1 victory in their previous encounter this season.
The Sharks' defensive struggles have been particularly evident lately, surrendering 27 goals during their current five-game skid, while Florida's offense ranks ninth in the NHL with 3.16 goals per game.
Both teams enter this contest looking to reverse recent fortunes, with Florida aiming to bounce back from a tough 2-1 loss to Los Angeles and San Jose hoping to end their defensive woes.
As these teams prepare to face off at the SAP Center, the spotlight falls on whether the Panthers can extend their dominance over the Sharks and how San Jose might attempt to derail Florida's impressive head-to-head record.
San Jose Sharks vs. Florida Panthers: who will win?
For tonight's San Jose Sharks vs Florida Panthers matchup, our predictive model gives the Panthers a 76% chance of defeating the Sharks.
Florida Panthers: 76% win probability
- Superior offensive output (159 goals for vs Sharks' 135)
- Better overall record (28-18 vs Sharks' 14-31)
- Stronger recent form (LWWLW vs Sharks' LLLLL)
San Jose Sharks: 24% win probability
- League-worst defense (188 goals against, highest in the league)
- Poor win-loss record (14-31, last in Pacific Division)
- Struggling momentum (0-5 in last five games)
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San Jose Sharks vs. Florida Panthers odds
| San Jose Sharks | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +250 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | -300 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The San Jose Sharks have won 14 out of 51 matches this season.
- 2The Florida Panthers have won 28 out of 49 matches this season.
- 3With 34 points, the San Jose Sharks holds the 16th position in the league standings.
- 4Florida Panthers's 59 points place them 5th in the rankings.
San Jose Sharks vs. Florida Panthers form
San Jose Sharks vs. Florida Panthers head to head
San Jose Sharks
0%
Florida Panthers
100%
Dec 7, 2024
Florida Panthers
3 : 1
San Jose Sharks
Nov 15, 2023
San Jose Sharks
3 : 5
Florida Panthers
Oct 24, 2023
Florida Panthers
3 : 1
San Jose Sharks
Feb 10, 2023
Florida Panthers
4 : 1
San Jose Sharks
Nov 4, 2022
San Jose Sharks
3 : 4
Florida Panthers
Mar 16, 2022
San Jose Sharks
2 : 3
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