Seattle Kraken v San Jose Sharks: everything you need to know
Seattle Kraken meet San Jose Sharks at Climate Pledge Arena, Wednesday 1:40pm (NHL). Seattle Kraken have won 11 of the 18 meetings with San Jose Sharks since 2021.
The big picture
Seattle Kraken come in 23rd on the ladder; San Jose Sharks are 29th. Seattle Kraken have the higher position to protect.
Seattle Kraken are 9–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.6 goals for and 3.5 against.
San Jose Sharks are 7–11 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.5 goals for and 3.6 against.
Form
Seattle Kraken have won three of their last five and most recently beat Calgary Flames 2–1.
San Jose Sharks have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Wild 1–4.
San Jose Sharks have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 18 times on our records since 2021: Seattle Kraken 11, San Jose Sharks 7.
Last time out (2025-26), Seattle Kraken won 4–2 at SAP Center at San Jose.
Biggest margin between these two: Seattle Kraken by 6 goals in 2023-24 (7–1).
Players to watch
For Seattle Kraken, watch Frederick Gaudreau (7 goals, 3 assists in 2026-27) and Mackie Samoskevich (6 goals, 5 assists in 2026-27).
For San Jose Sharks, watch Macklin Celebrini (7 goals, 11 assists in 2026-27) and Will Smith (6 goals, 5 assists in 2026-27).
At Climate Pledge Arena
Seattle Kraken have won 10 of their last 20 at Climate Pledge Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Seattle Kraken go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
