- Matchup: Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks
- Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
- Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, CA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports California
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The Chicago Blackhawks (28-35-14) will visit the SAP Center on Monday, aiming to secure a victory against the San Jose Sharks (36-32-7).
In their latest outing, the Chicago Blackhawks emerged victorious, defeating the Kraken with a score of 4-2. During this match, Chicago received 4 penalty minutes and had 3 attempts on the power play, successfully converting 1. The Blackhawks showcased an impressive offensive display, scoring on 4 out of 31 shots.
Against their opponents, Chicago’s rivals have recorded 228 power play opportunities (ranking 13th in the NHL), with 37 goals conceded during those situations. The Blackhawks have faced 2,341 shots, achieving a save percentage of .894. They have taken 1,887 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.4%. At even strength, Chicago has conceded 211 goals while scoring 158. Their power play stats show 219 opportunities, converting 39 of those (17.81%). This season, the Blackhawks have accumulated 70 points, with a points percentage of .455. In total, they have scored 197 goals (30th in the NHL) and allowed 248.
Spencer Knight will defend the goal for Chicago. Throughout his career, opponents have scored 389 goals against him, resulting in a goals-against average of 2.86. Knight has participated in 146 games and boasts a .905 save percentage over 5,162 minutes of play. His win-loss record stands at 67-55-20, with 136 games as a starter, achieving 72 quality starts (a quality start percentage of .529), facing 4,107 shots and making 3,718 saves.
In their previous matchup, the San Jose Sharks faced off against the Predators, suffering a 6-3 defeat. They had 4 power play chances but failed to score. The Sharks managed 3 goals from 27 shots taken on goal.
San Jose has recorded 1,950 shots this season (27th overall) with an 11.74% shooting percentage, while allowing 2,226 shots from opponents. They have successfully killed 77.88% of the 226 power play attempts against them, with a save percentage of 88.1%. On the power play, the Sharks accumulated 241 opportunities and converted 20.75% of those, scoring 50 goals (13th in professional hockey) on the power play and 179 goals at even strength. They have allowed 266 goals, split between 216 at even strength and 50 while short-handed. Overall, San Jose has scored 229 goals this season, earning 79 points and a points percentage of .527.
Guarding the net for the Sharks will be Yaroslav Askarov. His opponents average 3.21 goals per game, leading to 186 goals against him throughout his career. Askarov’s quality start percentage is 46.6%, with 27 quality starts among his 58 games played, totaling 948 minutes on the ice. He holds a record of 26-25-5, with a save percentage of .889 after stopping 1,487 out of 1,673 shots attempted.
Will the Blackhawks or Sharks emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL contest against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Chicago
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