- Matchup: San Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
- Broadcast: TSN3
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The Winnipeg Jets (35-34-12) are set to face off against the San Jose Sharks (38-34-8) at the Canada Life Centre this Thursday evening.
The San Jose Sharks are coming off a satisfying 3-2 victory against the Predators. In their last game, the Sharks spent two minutes in the penalty box, showcasing a fairly balanced performance. They had one power play opportunity, successfully converting it into a goal. Overall, they managed to score 3 times out of 23 shots taken.
In terms of scoring, the San Jose Sharks have recorded 241 goals this season, ranking 18th in the league, while conceding 284. Currently, they hold 84 points, resulting in a points percentage of .525. With 249 power play opportunities this season, the Sharks have netted 52 goals, achieving a power play conversion rate of 20.88%. At even strength, San Jose has allowed 226 goals against while scoring 189. They have made 2,061 shots on goal, maintaining a shooting percentage of 11.7%. The Sharks’ opponents have taken 2,380 shots against them, leading to a save percentage of .881. This season, their adversaries have accumulated 240 power play attempts (ranking 13th in the NHL), converting 58 of these into goals.
In goal for this matchup will be Alex Nedeljkovic, who has faced 606 goals throughout his NHL career, currently posting a goals against average of 3.14. He has participated in 218 games, with a save percentage of .902 over 9,579 minutes played. Nedeljkovic’s professional record stands at 91 wins, 74 losses, and 31 ties, with 193 game starts. He also boasts 105 quality starts, maintaining a quality start percentage of .544. To date, he has faced 6,165 shots and has registered 5,559 saves.
In their last outing, the Winnipeg Jets faced the Mammoth, where they fell short with a final score of 5-3. Winnipeg had three chances on the power play and managed to score two goals from these attempts. They recorded 3 goals on 24 shots attempted.
The Jets have recorded 2,134 total shots this season (24th overall), achieving a shooting percentage of 10.68%. They have allowed 2,244 shots against and currently hold a penalty kill percentage of 77.88% against their opponents’ 226 power play attempts. Their save percentage is at 88.9%. Winnipeg has received 224 chances on the power play, resulting in an 18.75% conversion rate. At even strength, they have scored 186 goals and an additional 42 (ranked 24th in professional hockey) on the power play. This season, they have conceded a total of 250 goals, combining 200 at even strength and 50 while shorthanded. The Winnipeg Jets have achieved 228 goals, earning 82 points and a points percentage of .506.
In net for Winnipeg, you will likely see Connor Hellebuyck. He faces an average of 2.55 goals per game, having allowed a total of 1,568 goals in his career. Hellebuyck’s quality start percentage is at 59.7%, with 367 quality starts throughout his NHL journey. He has started 615 games, logging a total of 30,246 minutes on the ice. His career record stands at 345 wins, 208 losses, and 55 ties. Hellebuyck has accumulated 17,045 saves out of 18,613 shots faced, reflecting a save percentage of .916.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL clash—will it be the spread or the moneyline?
Recommendation: Back San Jose
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