Edmonton Oilers chase fourth straight win over San Jose Sharks
Edmonton Oilers meet San Jose Sharks at Rogers Place, Thursday 1:00pm (NHL). San Jose Sharks haven't beaten Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place since 2019-20: 9 meetings there since then.
The big picture
Edmonton Oilers come in 4th on the ladder; San Jose Sharks are 29th. Edmonton Oilers have the higher position to protect.
Edmonton Oilers are 11–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 4.2 goals for and 3.1 against.
San Jose Sharks are 7–11 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.5 goals for and 3.6 against.
Form
Edmonton Oilers have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Anaheim Ducks 4–5.
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 110 times on our records since 1999: Edmonton Oilers 54, San Jose Sharks 49, 7 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), Edmonton Oilers won 3–1 at SAP Center at San Jose.
Edmonton Oilers have won the last three against San Jose Sharks.
Biggest margin between these two: Edmonton Oilers by 7 goals in 2023-24 (9–2).
Players to watch
For Edmonton Oilers, watch Leon Draisaitl (0.8 goals a game, 17 assists in 2026-27) and Connor McDavid (10 goals, 34 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 Rogers Place
Edmonton Oilers have won 12 of their last 22 at Rogers Place.
The deeper numbers
San Jose Sharks haven't beaten Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place since 2019-20: 9 meetings there since then.
San Jose Sharks have lost their last 9 at Rogers Place and haven't won there since 2019-20 (against Edmonton Oilers).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Edmonton Oilers go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
