The Edmonton Oilers head to SAP Center to face the struggling San Jose Sharks in a matchup where Edmonton looks to complete a season sweep despite missing several key players including Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
The Sharks enter on a 10-game losing streak and sit dead last in the NHL standings, while the playoff-bound Oilers are looking to bounce back from a shocking 5-0 defeat to the Kings in their previous outing.
With nothing but pride on the line in this regular-season finale, Edmonton remains heavily favored at -220 despite their depleted lineup against a San Jose team that's allowed four or more goals in seven of their last ten games.
San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers matchup, our predictive model gives the Oilers a 52.5% chance of defeating the Sharks.
Edmonton Oilers: 52.5% win probability
- Superior offensive firepower (256 goals scored vs Sharks' 210)
- Significantly better overall record (47 wins vs Sharks' 20 wins)
- Strong positioning for playoffs (6th in Western Conference with 99 points)
San Jose Sharks: 47.5% win probability
- Worst defensive record in the league (312 goals allowed)
- Poorest overall record in Western Conference (20-49-12)
- Current five-game losing streak (LLLLL recent form)
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San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers odds
Here are the latest odds as the Edmonton Oilers visit the San Jose Sharks for their NHL matchup on Wednesday, April 16.
| San Jose Sharks | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +180 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | -205 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
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San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers preview
The Edmonton Oilers head to SAP Center for Wednesday's season finale looking to sweep their four-game series against the basement-dwelling Sharks, who are mired in a 10-game losing skid.
Edmonton, already locked into a first-round playoff matchup with the Kings, will likely rest several key players including Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl after Monday's 5-0 shellacking by Los Angeles.
The Sharks, anchored by rookie sensation Macklin Celebrini's 25 goals and 63 points, have little to play for beyond pride in their final home appearance of a forgettable season.
San Jose's goaltending woes continue with Alexandar Georgiev (7-18-4, 3.95 GAA) potentially giving way to rookie Georgi Romanov as they attempt to avoid an eleventh straight defeat.
Despite missing their superstars, the Oilers' depth should provide enough firepower against a Sharks defense that has surrendered four or more goals seven times during their current slide.
Both teams' shaky defensive performances suggest goals could flow freely in this otherwise meaningless regular season finale.
Key stats
- 1The Oilers sit 6th in the Western Conference with 99 points from 81 games played (47-29-5 record)
- 2San Jose is dead last (16th) in the Western Conference with just 52 points from 81 games played (20-49-12 record)
- 3Edmonton has scored 256 goals while allowing 236 for a +20 goal differential
- 4The Sharks have the worst goal differential in the Western Conference at -102 (210 goals for, 312 against)
San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers form
San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers head to head
San Jose Sharks
17%
Edmonton Oilers
83%
Apr 12, 2025
Edmonton Oilers
4 : 2
San Jose Sharks
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
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