- Matchup: San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
- Broadcast: Sportsnet
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On Tuesday, the Edmonton Oilers (33-26-9) host the San Jose Sharks (32-27-6) at Rogers Place, looking to secure a win.
The San Jose Sharks faced a tough defeat, losing 7-4 to the Senators in their previous game. During that matchup, San Jose spent 6 minutes in the penalty box. Despite the loss, the Sharks showed offensive potential, scoring 4 goals from 23 shots, although they failed to capitalize on 2 power play opportunities.
At even strength, the Sharks have allowed 186 goals while scoring 159. They rank 11th in the league, facing 199 power play opportunities and conceding 42 goals during those moments. With a total of 202 goals (ranked 18th in the NHL) against 228 conceded, the Sharks maintain a shooting percentage of 12.0% from 1,678 shots. This season, they have accumulated 70 points and a points percentage of .538, allowing 1,968 shots with a save percentage of .884. On power plays, they have 215 opportunities and scored 43 goals, achieving a conversion rate of 20.00%.
In goal for the Sharks will be Alex Nedeljkovic, who has faced 574 goals throughout his NHL career, averaging 3.12 goals against per game. In his 208 career games, he has a save percentage of .903 over 9,556 minutes played. His overall record stands at 87-69-30, starting in 184 games with 99 quality starts, yielding a rate of .538. Nedeljkovic has faced 5,928 shots, making 5,354 saves.
In their last game, the Oilers secured a 3-1 victory against the Predators, converting 1 of 4 power play opportunities while scoring 3 goals from 30 shots on goal.
The Oilers boast 178 goals at even strength and lead the league with 60 power play goals. They have taken 2,025 shots (4th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 11.75%, while allowing 1,839 shots. This season, Edmonton has scored 238 goals, amassing 75 points and a points percentage of .551. They have allowed 229 goals, made up of 186 at even strength and 43 while down a man. With 188 power play opportunities, the Oilers have an impressive success rate of 31.91%. Their penalty kill has stopped 77.25% of opponent opportunities, with a save percentage of 87.5%.
Connor Ingram is expected to be in goal for Edmonton. Opposing teams have averaged 2.99 goals per game against him, and he has allowed a total of 353 goals. Ingram’s quality starts rate stands at 53.4%, recording 63 quality starts throughout his career. He has played as a starter in 118 games, accumulating 5,453 minutes. With a career record of 49-50-17, he has been in goal for 123 games, making 3,203 saves out of 3,556 shots fired at him, resulting in a save percentage of .901.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL contest against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Support Edmonton
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