- Matchup: San Jose Sharks vs Florida Panthers
- Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
- Broadcast: Scripps Sports Local
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This Monday, the San Jose Sharks (24-19-3) will visit Amerant Bank Arena to face off against the Florida Panthers (24-18-3).
In their previous match, the San Jose Sharks secured a 3-2 victory over the Capitals. The Sharks had a total of 4 minutes in penalties during this game. While their offensive performance was moderate, they failed to capitalize on 3 power play opportunities. Overall, they managed to score on 3 out of 26 shots taken.
Looking at their scoring stats, the Sharks have netted 144 goals this season (ranking 18th in professional hockey) while allowing 163. Currently, they hold 51 points, reflecting a points percentage of .554. With 161 power play chances, they convert 33 goals, yielding a power-play percentage of 20.50%. At even strength, San Jose has conceded 130 goals while scoring 111. They have fired off 1,166 shots, which results in a shooting percentage of 12.4%. The Sharks have faced 1,417 shots against them, earning a save percentage of .885. Their opponents have had 145 power play opportunities (ranked 11th in hockey) and scored 33 goals during those chances.
Guarding the net for the Sharks will be Yaroslav Askarov. In his career, Askarov has played in 45 games, recording a win-loss record of 21-18-3 and starting 43 of them. He has faced 136 goals against and averages 3.16 goals against per game. Over 914 minutes, Askarov has encountered 1,274 shots and recorded 1,138 saves, achieving a current save percentage of .893. Throughout his career, he has 22 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .512.
The Florida Panthers recently prevailed in a matchup against the Sabres, winning 4-3. The Panthers scored 4 goals from 32 shots and converted 1 goal during their single power play opportunity.
Throughout the season, Florida has attempted 1,313 shots (15th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 10.43%. They have allowed their opponents 1,173 shots, along with an 83.77% penalty-kill rate against 154 power plays. Their current save percentage stands at 87.7%. The Panthers have amassed 165 power play chances, achieving an 18.79% success rate, with 106 goals at even strength and 31 goals (ranked 11th) on power plays. Defensively, they have allowed a total of 144 goals, comprising 119 at even strength and 25 while short-handed. Overall, the Panthers have recorded 137 goals, 51 points, and a points percentage of .567 this season.
In net for Florida will be Sergei Bobrovsky, who faces an average of 2.54 goals per game. Bobrovsky has conceded a total of 1,959 goals, boasting a 57.8% quality start rate and accumulating 446 quality starts in his career. Over 772 games, his ice time totals 40,040 minutes, and he holds a career record of 448-255-58 with participation in 786 games. His save percentage is .913, having made 20,598 saves from 22,557 shots.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL confrontation, against the spread or on the moneyline?
Recommendation: Back Florida
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