San Jose Sharks Predictions, odds & playoff chances · 2026–27
Pacific Division · 6thWestern ConferenceSAP Center at San Jose, San Jose
Record8-11-117 points · 6th in the Pacific
Playoff odds7.8%
Projected points7980% range 69–89
Division title0.2%Presidents' Trophy 0.0%
Last 102-7-1
Sharks at Mammoth
Upcoming games
Our win chance appears on game daySat, Nov 21Seattle KrakenSat, Nov 21 · Home · 10:00 PM ET · SAP Center at San JoseGame day
Mon, Nov 23Minnesota WildMon, Nov 23 · Home · 10:00 PM ET · SAP Center at San JoseGame day
Wed, Nov 25@ Anaheim DucksWed, Nov 25 · Away · 10:00 PM ET · Honda CenterGame day
Results
Last 10 games · newest firstNov 7@ Dallas StarsAwayL3–4Before launch
Nov 6@ Minnesota WildAwayL1–4Before launch
Nov 4@ Los Angeles KingsAwayL2–7Before launch
Nov 2Calgary FlamesHome · SAP Center at San JoseL1–2Before launch
Oct 31Ottawa SenatorsHome · SAP Center at San JoseL1–5Before launch
Oct 29Vancouver CanucksHome · SAP Center at San JoseW3–2Before launch
Oct 27Buffalo SabresHome · SAP Center at San JoseL0–2Before launch
Oct 24@ Boston BruinsAwayL4–6Before launch
Our call shows for games played since PuckPreview launched on Nov 8, 2026.
How the Sharks rate
League rank out of 32 in the numbers our simulator uses (expected goals from MoneyPuck)5-on-5 offenseExpected goals for per 6027th
5-on-5 defenseExpected goals against per 6030th
Power playExpected goals per 60 on the PP29th
Penalty killExpected goals against per 60 shorthanded31st
DisciplinePenalties drawn minus taken11th
Bars are longer for better ranks. bottom-10 in 5-on-5 offense, 5-on-5 defense, power play and penalty kill.
Pacific Division
Points · playoff oddsCurrent squad
23 players on the active roster · season statsNumberForwards · 14PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
2Will SmithBoston, MA · USAC · 21 yrs · 6′0″ · USACR216′0″ · 180217714
10Ty DellandreaPort Perry, ON · CANC · 26 yrs · 6′2″ · CANCR266′2″ · 19013022
21Alexander WennbergStockholm · SWEC · 32 yrs · 6′2″ · SWECL326′2″ · 19011033
23Barclay GoodrowToronto, ON · CANC · 33 yrs · 6′2″ · CANCL336′2″ · 21021011
27Mason MarchmentUxbridge, ON · CANLW · 31 yrs · 6′5″ · CANLWL316′5″ · 21521538
41Ivar StenbergGothenburg · SWELW · 19 yrs · 5′11″ · SWELWL195′11″ · 185216612
44Kiefer SherwoodColumbus, OH · USALW · 31 yrs · 6′0″ · USALWR316′0″ · 19521268
51Collin GrafLincoln, MA · USARW · 24 yrs · 6′1″ · USARWR246′1″ · 19021213
63Zack OstapchukSt. Albert, AB · CANC · 23 yrs · 6′4″ · CANCL236′4″ · 21519101
71Macklin CelebriniNorth Vancouver, BC · CANC · 20 yrs · 6′0″ · CANCL206′0″ · 1901981523
73Tyler ToffoliScarborough, ON · CANC · 34 yrs · 6′0″ · CANCR346′0″ · 205215611
77Michael MisaOakville, ON · CANC · 19 yrs · 6′1″ · CANCL196′1″ · 185214711
81Adam GaudetteBraintree, MA · USARW · 30 yrs · 6′1″ · USARWR306′1″ · 1906000
92Igor ChernyshovPenza · RUSLW · 20 yrs · 6′3″ · RUSLWR206′3″ · 19511224
NumberDefense · 7PosShootsAgeHt · WtGPGAPts
5Nolan AllanSaskatoon, SK · CAND · 23 yrs · 6′2″ · CANDL236′2″ · 19510213
6Sam DickinsonToronto, ON · CAND · 20 yrs · 6′3″ · CANDL206′3″ · 20019134
7Michael KesselringFlorence, SC · USAD · 26 yrs · 6′5″ · USADR266′5″ · 21521044
9Dmitry OrlovNovokuznetsk · RUSD · 35 yrs · 5′11″ · RUSDL355′11″ · 215212810
25Darnell NurseHamilton, ON · CAND · 31 yrs · 6′4″ · CANDL316′4″ · 21520112
48Eric PohlkampBaxter, MN · USAD · 22 yrs · 5′11″ · USADR225′11″ · 2005022
65Jacob TroubaRochester, MI · USAD · 32 yrs · 6′3″ · USADR326′3″ · 215212810
NumberGoalies · 2PosCatchesAgeHt · WtGPWLSV%
30Yaroslav AskarovOmsk · RUSG · 24 yrs · 6′3″ · RUSGR246′3″ · 1801458.894
33Alex NedeljkovicParma, OH · USAG · 30 yrs · 6′0″ · USAGL306′0″ · 205733.895
Roster and stats from the NHL, refreshed every morning. Injured reserve and call-ups show up as they happen.
Coach & general manager
Head coachRyan Warsofsky
General managerMike Grier
From team announcements, checked Nov 12, 2026.
Top scorers
G · A · PtsMacklin CelebriniC · 19 GP81523
Will SmithC · 21 GP7714
Ivar StenbergLW · 21 GP6612
Tyler ToffoliC · 21 GP5611
Michael MisaC · 21 GP4711
Dmitry OrlovD · 21 GP2810
Our calls on Sharks games
1 of 2favorites right since launch. Small sample for now; this fills in as the season goes. Track record →Team facts
First NHL season1991
Stanley CupsNone yet
ArenaSAP Center at San Jose
Home citySan Jose, CA
DivisionPacific · Western
Useful links
Sharks questions
Will the Sharks make the playoffs?
They make it in 7.8% of our 10,000 simulated seasons, finishing with about 79 points (80% range 69–89). They win the Pacific Division 0.2% of the time.
When do the Sharks play next?
Saturday, Nov 14, away at the Utah Mammoth, 9:00 PM ET. Our full prediction with win chances is published on game day.
Who is the Sharks' starting goalie?
Yaroslav Askarov has started 14 of 20 games (5-8-1, .894). Alex Nedeljkovic has started 7 of 20 games (3-3-1, .895). We confirm each night’s starter on the game page once it is announced.
Who coaches the Sharks?
Ryan Warsofsky is head coach and Mike Grier is general manager.
How good are the Sharks this season?
bottom-10 in 5-on-5 offense, 5-on-5 defense, power play and penalty kill in the expected-goals numbers our simulator uses (MoneyPuck). Their 8-11-1 record has them 6th in the Pacific.
Other Pacific teams
Edmonton OilersVegas Golden KnightsAnaheim DucksSeattle KrakenCalgary FlamesLos Angeles KingsVancouver Canucks
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