We’re in the home stretch, folks, and with three games left in the season, the Sharks wrap things up on the road. While still not “officially” out of the playoff race, it’s out of the Sharks’ hands. San Jose would have to win out AND there would have to be a major collapse by the teams in front of the Sharks for San Jose to make the playoffs. So, we’re watching the Tankathon standings again. That means this matchup with the Nashville Predators has a much different meaning than it did a week or...
Welcome to the Game Day Thread for the games in the week of 4/13. Well, here we are at the last week of the regular season. The Predators need to win out and hope that LA can’t win two out of their three remaining (unlikely). I’ll keep my fingers crossed.
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Games this week are:
Monday 4/13 vs San Jose Sharks 7...
With the Toronto Maple Leafs having such a disappointing 2025-26 season, it is clear that they will be making changes to their roster during the summer. Brandon Carlo will be one trade candidate to watch on their roster this offseason, as he has struggled since his arrival in Toronto last season. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire Carlo during the offseason now. San Jose Sharks The Sharks should be looking to add to their blueline during the offse...
The San Jose Sharks faced off against conference rival, the Vancouver Canucks, in what was a chaotic way to finish the Sharks’ regular season at home. The SAP Center was lively during fan appreciation night, but the result was evidently not what was wanted. The game featured three tying goals from the Canucks, sending it into overtime, and then three extra rounds of shootouts, where Vancouver eventually came out victorious, 4-3.
While this game should have been an easy win for the Sharks,...
The San Jose Sharks are in the final stretch of the season and while the team is still mathematically in the hunt for a playoff spot, most fans know that the search for the playoffs is over. Which is why tonight’s showdown with the worst team in the league, the Vancouver Canucks has fans tied up in knots. On the one hand, the final home game of the season is a good way for the Sharks to say thank you by beating up on a division rival. However, a win could also doom the Sharks to pick in the te...
The San Jose Sharks take a quick road trip tonight to Southern California for one final season matchup with the Anaheim Ducks. The last time these two teams met, the Sharks tipped the Ducks into losing streak territory, scoring two goals in the final two minutes of the game to win in regulation. The Ducks have now lost five games in a row and have dropped from the top spot in the Pacific Division to third. San Jose will have to watch out because the Ducks are clearly a wounded animal looking t...
Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s ready to help you wrap up the week. On today’s podcast, the guys discussed the Masters Tournament, the Oilers‘ big win in San Jose, Connor Ingram and Jason Dickinson getting banged up, best in-person sports, and much more. The guys…
The Oilers took care of business in San Jose on Wednesday, snapping a two-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory. After Macklin Celebrini opened the scoring for the Sharks four minutes into the first period, Connor McDavid took over. Edmonton’s captain scored three times and added two assists, factoring in all five goals for the…
After letting one get away in Utah, you had to wonder how much gas the Oilers would have left for the second half of a back-to-back in San Jose, and it didn’t take long to get your answer. The boys looked like a team annoyed by what happened the night before, and they hit the…
The San Jose Sharks fell to Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers tonight, putting a serious crimp in the Sharks’ hopes for a potential trip to the playoffs. McDavid did what big players do in games like these, he put the team on his back and carried them over the finish line. Number 97 factored into all five goals in the Oilers’ 5-2 win over the Sharks and registered a hat trick.
With the regulation win, the Oilers move into sole possession of the top spot in the Pacific Division. Meant...
The Edmonton Oilers are right back in the win column after a disappointing defeat on Tuesday. Wednesday saw the Oilers play the second game of a back-to-back, this time taking on the San Jose Sharks. They defeated the young team 5-2 to bring them to 90 points this season. It was pure domination by the…
The Edmonton Oilers come to San Jose tonight, looking to put a bow on the season series and get one step closer to locking up a spot in the playoffs. The Oilers have won two of the three games against the Sharks this season, outscoring San Jose 14-10. Of course, the Pacific Division is anyone’s race at this point in time. While the Oilers currently lead with 88 points, the Vegas Golden Knights also have 88 and Anaheim is one point behind both teams. None of those three teams have the Pacific D...
The Edmonton Oilers are right back at it tonight in San Jose, and after the way things ended in Utah, there really isn’t any time left for missed opportunities and mistakes. Losing 6-5 in overtime to the Mammoth after holding three separate leads is the kind of result that should leave a bad taste in…
After a frustrating 6-5 overtime loss in Utah on Tuesday, the Oilers are right back in action on Wednesday in San Jose, looking to regroup on the second half of a back-to-back. They’ll be facing a Sharks team that has won five of its last six after a six-game losing streak in March. With Edmonton…
On the one hand, the Edmonton Oilers got a point, showing some resilience despite being outshot and outchanced by the Utah Mammoth. On the other hand, the Oilers squandered three leads, struggled to break out of their zone, and seemed far too loose for a team readying itself for the playoffs. The game was a…
Chicago’s final road game of the 2025-26 season ended with a defeat, this one a 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
The Hawks scored first just a power play expired about nine minutes into the game, when some nifty puck movement resulted in a one-timer for Frank Nazar, with the resultant rebound leading to an easy tap-in for Ryan Donato:
GOAL: Ryan Donato buries a rebound as the power play expires to open the scoring. pic.twitter.com/69k4nTzlKh — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) April 7, 20...
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Game Preview
The San Jose Sharks host the Chicago Blackhawks tonight and the Sharks most definitely need a win against a team that’s out of the playoff race, especially if the Sharks want to stay in the race. As of this afternoon, the Sharks are two points out of a playoff spot but have a game in hand.
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In other words, the team has a shot, but the margins are getting thinner every day and winning is starting to get more and more important.
The Blackhawks would love to play spoiler,...
Craig Button joined That's Hockey to discuss.
The words “last” and “final” continue popping up in descriptions of Blackhawks games, as Chicago wraps up the road portion of its 2025-26 season on Monday night in San Jose against the Sharks.
A quick glance at the standings suggests that San Jose is the superior team, as a win in this game would insert the Sharks into a three-way tie for the second wild card spot with Nashville and Los Angeles, which already have 81 points in 76 games and San Jose at 79 in 75. But the minus-36 goal diffe...
I hope everyone had an enjoyable Easter long weekend…I certainly am happy that I used a few holiday days to stretch it to a full 7 days without doing my day job.
Moving on to look at the Western Conference’s wildcard race before action gets underway on Monday. The Winnipeg Jets are currently 3 points behind the Nashville Predators & Los Angeles Kings, who are tied for the 8th and final spot. The San Jose Sharks are only 2 points back of those clubs and 1 up on the Jets, while the St. Loui...
With the Toronto Maple Leafs having such a frustrating 2025-26 season, it is very likely that they will be making several changes to their roster this offseason. One trade candidate who should be watched closely during the offseason is defenseman Simon Benoit. Due to this, let's take a look at three teams that could look to acquire Benoit during the summer now. San Jose Sharks The Sharks should be on the hunt for defensive help this offseason, as they have several pending UFA bluel...
Alexander Wennberg’s third-period equalizer felt like a turning point. After erasing a three-goal deficit, the San Jose Sharks had life, energy, and belief. But against a playoff-caliber Nashville Predators team, it slipped away just as quickly in a 6-3 loss Saturday night at SAP Center.
The San Jose Sharks fell to the Nashville predators 6-3 Saturday night at the SAP Center after a four game win streak. San Jose has yet to beat Nashville since 2019, and this game was another taste of wha...
In the grand scheme of games and the San Jose Sharks’ playoff hopes, this one is huge. The Sharks play host to the Nashville Predators tonight and this one has massive playoff implications. The Sharks and the Predators are tied with 79 points apiece and are fighting it out for the second wild card spot in the Western Conference. This is the second of three meetings between the two teams, which means there is plenty of opportunity for animosity to build up. The last time these two teams met, th...
The San Jose Sharks proved they can win without their star, defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–1 behind a full-team effort, as contributions from every line showcased the depth fueling their late-season push. Facing one of the NHL’s top teams in the faceoff circle, San Jose flipped the script with a dominant performance at the dot and timely scoring throughout the lineup. It marked one of their most complete wins of the season, and a sign their supporting cast is ready for the playoff spotlig...