- Matchup: St. Louis Blues vs San Jose Sharks
- Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
- Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, CA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports California
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The SAP Center will host an exciting clash as the San Jose Sharks (33-31-7) face off against the St. Louis Blues (31-30-11) this Monday.
In their previous match, the St. Louis Blues secured a decisive 5-1 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs. They recorded 6 penalty minutes during the game and showcased a robust offensive performance, highlighted by 2 power play opportunities resulting in 1 goal. Overall, they converted on 5 of the 38 shots they took.
This season, opponents have been awarded 198 power plays against the Blues (ranking 26th in the NHL), resulting in 47 goals scored. The Blues have faced 1,980 shots, achieving a save percentage of .887. They have taken 1,816 shots themselves, holding a shooting percentage of 10.5%. At even strength, the Blues have allowed 176 goals while netting 159 themselves. They have been granted 185 power play chances, capitalizing on 31 of those for a rate of 16.76%. Currently, the Blues have accumulated 73 points, placing their points percentage at .507. Their offensive stats show 190 goals on the season (29th in the league), while their defense has conceded 223 goals.
In goal for this matchup will be Joel Hofer, who has conceded 262 goals over his NHL career, holding a goals-against average of 2.65. Hofer has participated in 108 games, boasting a save percentage of .909 across 3,749 minutes in net. He has a record of 54 wins, 33 losses, and 10 ties, starting in 99 games with 58 quality starts, translating to a quality start percentage of .586. He has faced 2,867 shots, making a total of 2,605 saves.
On the flip side, the San Jose Sharks recently outlasted the Columbus Blue Jackets, winning 3-2. The Sharks netted 3 goals from 36 shots and capitalized on 1 of their 2 power play opportunities.
San Jose has taken 1,848 shots this season (28th in the NHL), yielding a shooting percentage of 11.53%. They have allowed 2,115 shots against, achieving a penalty kill percentage of 79.07% on 215 power plays against them, with a team save percentage of 88.1%. The Sharks have earned 229 power play opportunities, converting 20.09% of those chances. Their even-strength tally shows 167 goals scored, alongside 46 goals from their power plays (15th in the league). They have allowed 252 goals total, comprised of 207 during even strength and 45 while short-handed. For the current season, the Sharks have a total of 213 goals with 73 points and a points percentage of .514.
Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic is anticipated to start for San Jose. He faces an average of 3.15 goals per game and has relinquished 596 total goals so far. Nedeljkovic holds a quality start rate of 53.4%, achieving 101 quality starts in his NHL tenure. He has been the starting goalie in 189 games, playing 9,569 minutes. His career record stands at 88 wins, 73 losses, and 31 overtime losses, having participated in 214 games overall with 5,466 saves from 6,062 shots faced, giving him a save percentage of .902.
Who do you think will clinch victory in tonight’s NHL matchup? Will it be against the spread or moneyline?
Expert’s Prediction: Back St. Louis
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