NHL Game Preview: Edmonton Oilers (39-29-10) vs. San Jose Sharks (37-32-7)

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Location: SAP Center — San Jose, California

Faceoff: 10:00 PM ET

Broadcast: TNT, HBO Max, truTV

Injury Report

No new injuries were reported in the sourced previews. Both teams are expected to start their primary goaltenders:

Edmonton: Tristan Jarry (expected)

San Jose: Alex Nedeljkovic (expected)

Team Records & Standings

Edmonton Oilers (39‑29‑10)

Points: 87

Road Record: 18‑15‑5

Division: 1st in Pacific

Goals For: 265 (6th in NHL)

Goals Against: 254

Power Play: 29.67% (elite)

San Jose Sharks (37‑32‑7)

Points: 81

Home Record: 21‑13‑5

Division: 5th in Pacific

Goals For: 229

Goals Against: 269

Power Play: 14th in NHL (50 PPG)

Recent Team Form

Edmonton Oilers

Last 10 games: 7‑3‑0

Coming off a 5–1 loss to Vegas; scored only once on 32 shots.

Went 0‑for‑3 on the power play in that game.

Edmonton has taken 2,294 shots this season with an 11.6% shooting percentage.

San Jose Sharks

Last 10 games: 5‑4‑1

Coming off a 3–2 win over Chicago.

Scored 3 goals on 23 shots; 0‑for‑2 on the power play.

Sharks have attempted 1,950 shots with an 11.74% shooting percentage.

Goaltending Matchup

Edmonton — Tristan Jarry

Career: 161‑103‑32

GAA: 2.74

SV%: .907

Quality Starts: 171 (.578 QS%)

Career Shots Faced: 8,722

San Jose — Alex Nedeljkovic

Last game: 27 saves on 29 shots (.931 SV%)

Season: Reliable at home with strong rebound control

Edge: Slight to Edmonton — Jarry’s long‑term consistency outweighs Nedeljkovic’s recent form.

Key Player Matchups

Edmonton Offense vs. San Jose Defense

Oilers average 3.4 goals per game.

Their power play (29.67%) is a major threat against a Sharks PK that has been inconsistent.

Edmonton’s top shooters (McDavid, Bouchard, Hyman) generate high‑danger chances at a top‑10 rate.

San Jose Offense vs. Edmonton Defense

Sharks average 3.1 goals per game.

Celebrini, Eklund, and Sherwood drive the attack; all scored or assisted in their last win.

Edmonton allows 3.3 goals per game, with defensive lapses showing in recent outings.

Series History & Context

Edmonton enters on the second half of a back‑to‑back (played Utah the night before).

Sharks are strong at home (21‑13‑5).

Oilers have won four of their last five before the Vegas loss.

Betting Trends & Market Notes

Oilers: 7‑3 in last 10.

Sharks: 5‑4‑1 in last 10.

Edmonton’s PP vs. Sharks’ PK is the biggest statistical mismatch.

Sharks’ home record gives them upset potential.

Game Odds

Edmonton Oilers              – 125

San Jose Sharks                6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 7, 2026