Philadelphia Flyers chase sixth straight win over San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks meet Philadelphia Flyers at SAP Center at San Jose, Saturday 8:00am (NHL). Philadelphia Flyers have won the last five against San Jose Sharks.
The big picture
San Jose Sharks come in 29th on the ladder; Philadelphia Flyers are 30th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
San Jose Sharks are 7–11 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.5 goals for and 3.6 against.
Philadelphia Flyers are 4–14 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.2 goals for and 3.4 against.
Form
San Jose Sharks have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Wild 1–4.
Philadelphia Flyers have won one of their last five and most recently lost to New York Rangers 2–3.
San Jose Sharks have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 38 times on our records since 1999: San Jose Sharks 23, Philadelphia Flyers 13, 2 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Philadelphia Flyers won 4–1 at SAP Center at San Jose.
Philadelphia Flyers have won the last five against San Jose Sharks.
Biggest margin between these two: San Jose Sharks by 6 goals in 2018-19 (8–2).
Players to watch
For San Jose Sharks, watch Macklin Celebrini (7 goals, 11 assists in 2026-27) and Will Smith (6 goals, 5 assists in 2026-27).
For Philadelphia Flyers, watch Matvei Michkov (10 goals, 3 assists in 2026-27) and Trevor Zegras (4 goals, 10 assists in 2026-27).
At SAP Center at San Jose
San Jose Sharks have won 7 of their last 18 at SAP Center at San Jose.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, San Jose Sharks have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
