- Matchup: San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Venue: Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
- Broadcast: Victory+
- Betting Odds: Sharks (+150) Ducks (-182)
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The San Jose Sharks (17-17-3) are heading to the Honda Center to face off against the Anaheim Ducks (21-14-2) this coming Monday. The betting odds place the Sharks at +150, while the Ducks are favored at -182. The over/under for this matchup is established at 6.5.
In their previous outing, the San Jose Sharks faced a tough defeat, losing 7-2 to the Golden Knights. Their offensive performance fell short, as they managed to score only twice from 23 shots taken. The Sharks also had a power play opportunity but were unable to capitalize. Notably, they accumulated 8 penalty minutes during the match.
This season, opponents of the San Jose Sharks have been awarded 118 power play chances (8th in the NHL), resulting in 26 goals. The Sharks have endured a total of 1,162 shots against them, achieving a save percentage of .890. On offense, San Jose has recorded 925 shots with a shooting percentage of 11.7%. While at even strength, they have allowed 102 goals while netting 85. With 127 power play attempts, they scored 23 goals, giving them an 18.11% success rate. Overall, the Sharks hold a total of 37 points with a points percentage of .500, having scored 108 goals (ranking 19th in the league) while conceding 128.
Guarding the net for this match is Yaroslav Askarov. He has participated in 39 games in his professional career, boasting a record of 17-17-3, having started in 37 games. Throughout his NHL journey, Askarov has faced 114 goals, resulting in a goals-against average of 3.08. He has seen 1,115 shots on goal and made 1,001 saves, achieving a save percentage of .898 across 901 minutes played. In his career, Askarov has made 21 quality starts with a quality starts percentage of .568.
The Anaheim Ducks faced the Kraken recently and suffered a 3-1 defeat. They had 2 opportunities on the power play but could not convert. Anaheim managed 1 goal from a total of 41 shots taken during the game.
This season, the Ducks have attempted 1,142 shots (3rd in the league) with a shooting percentage of 10.95%, while allowing their opponents 1,066 shots. Their penalty kill efficiency is at 75.41% against 122 power play opportunities, with a save percentage of 88.2%. They have gained 121 power play chances, converting 16.53% of these opportunities. At even strength, Anaheim has netted 105 goals and scored 20 goals (20th in professional hockey) during power plays. Overall, they have allowed 126 goals, split between 96 goals at even strength and 30 while shorthanded. The Ducks currently have registered 125 goals, accumulating 44 points with a points percentage of .595.
In goal for the Ducks will be Lukas Dostal. He holds a career record of 55-66-14, having played in 143 games. Dostal’s quality starts percentage stands at 55.0%, with 71 quality starts across his NHL tenure. He has achieved 3,900 saves from 4,325 shots faced, resulting in a .902 save percentage. Averaging 3.29 goals per game, he has allowed a total of 425 goals in his career. Dostal has been named starter in 129 games, logging 6,466 minutes in net.
Which team will emerge victorious tonight in the NHL — will it be against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Anaheim (-182)
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