The Edmonton Oilers will be hunting for crucial points in their pursuit of second place in the Pacific Division when they face the San Jose Sharks Friday night at Rogers Place, with four wins in their last six giving them momentum despite injury concerns to key players like Leon Draisaitl and Stuart Skinner.
While the Sharks stumble into Edmonton having lost seven straight and owning the NHL's worst record, their recent 8-7 shootout with Minnesota suggests their offense might still have some bite left despite their league-worst defensive numbers.
Goaltending could tell the story as Calvin Pickard (21-9-1) aims to continue his solid play for the Oilers against a Sharks team that has historically struggled at Rogers Place, setting up what should be a compelling matchup between the playoff-bound Edmonton Oilers vs the bottom-dwelling San Jose Sharks.
Edmonton Oilers vs. San Jose Sharks prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Edmonton Oilers vs San Jose Sharks matchup, our predictive model gives the Oilers a 77.5% chance of defeating the Sharks.
Edmonton Oilers: 77.5% win probability
- Superior offensive firepower (248 goals scored this season)
- Better overall record (45 wins compared to Sharks' 20)
- Strong recent form (Won 3 of last 5 games with WLLWW record)
San Jose Sharks: 22.5% win probability
- Poorest defensive record in the league (301 goals conceded)
- Worst recent form in the Western Conference (Lost 5 straight games)
- Lowest points total in Western Conference (51 points from 78 games)
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Edmonton Oilers vs. San Jose Sharks odds
Here are the latest odds for the upcoming NHL matchup between the Edmonton Oilers (home) and the San Jose Sharks on Friday, April 11.
| Edmonton Oilers | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -410 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +340 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
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Edmonton Oilers vs. San Jose Sharks preview
The Edmonton Oilers will be looking to strengthen their grip on second place in the Pacific Division when they face the struggling San Jose Sharks at Rogers Place tomorrow night.
While the Oilers have won four of their last six outings, including a tight 4-3 victory over St. Louis on Wednesday, the Sharks are mired in a seven-game losing streak after that bizarre 8-7 shootout with Minnesota.
Edmonton's high-powered offense, led by injured superstar Leon Draisaitl (day-to-day) with his impressive 52 goals and 106 points this season, should feast against a Sharks defense that's conceding a league-worst 3.8 goals per game.
Sharks rookie sensation Macklin Celebrini might be the lone bright spot in their dismal campaign, racking up 62 points to lead his team, though he'll face a tough test against Calvin Pickard, who's filled in admirably for the injured Stuart Skinner with a 2.65 GAA.
The contrast couldn't be more stark: Edmonton ranks first in shots per game (32.1) while San Jose sits dead last in shots allowed (31.8).
History doesn't favor the visitors either, with San Jose having dropped their last six visits to Rogers Place.
Despite dealing with various injuries, including potentially missing Draisaitl, the Oilers should have enough firepower to handle the NHL's worst team.
Look for Connor McDavid to orchestrate the Edmonton attack as they continue their push for playoff positioning.
Key stats
- 1Edmonton Oilers (6th in Western Conference) have a 45-28-0 record with 95 points while San Jose Sharks sit at the bottom (16th) with only 51 points
- 2The Oilers have scored 248 goals and conceded 228 this season, giving them a +20 goal difference compared to San Jose's -96 (205 scored, 301 conceded)
- 3Edmonton enters the match with good momentum showing a WLLWW recent form, while San Jose is in terrible form with five straight losses (LLLLL)
- 4The 44-point gap between these teams is one of the largest in the league, with Edmonton averaging 3.18 goals per game versus San Jose's 2.63
Edmonton Oilers vs. San Jose Sharks form
Edmonton Oilers vs. San Jose Sharks head to head
Edmonton Oilers
83%
San Jose Sharks
17%
Apr 4, 2025
San Jose Sharks
2 : 3
Edmonton Oilers
Dec 21, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
3 : 2
San Jose Sharks
Apr 16, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
9 : 2
San Jose Sharks
Dec 29, 2023
San Jose Sharks
0 : 5
Edmonton Oilers
Nov 10, 2023
San Jose Sharks
3 : 2
Edmonton Oilers
Apr 14, 2023
Edmonton Oilers
5 : 2
San Jose Sharks
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