The San Jose Sharks (17-15-3) host the Seattle Kraken (12-14-6, losers of four straight) at SAP Center at San Jose. The contest on Saturday, Dec. 20 starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we predict will capture the win in Saturday's game.
Over the last 10 games, the Kraken have registered a 1-9-0 record after putting up 22 total goals (seven power-play goals on 38 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 18.4%). Their opponents have scored a combined 36 goals in those games.
Sharks vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final score of Sharks 4, Kraken 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Sharks (-115)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)
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Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have finished 8-3-11 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 17-15-3.
- In the 15 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-4-2 record (good for 20 points).
- In the six games this season the Sharks recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
- San Jose has finished 2-1-1 in the four games this season when it scored two goals (registering five points).
- The Sharks have scored at least three goals in 22 games (15-5-2, 32 points).
- In the 14 games when San Jose has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 8-5-1 to register 17 points.
- When it has outshot opponents, San Jose is 1-5-0 (two points).
- The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Sharks finished 16-10-3 in those matchups (35 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have a record of 12-14-6 this season and are 5-6-11 in overtime games.
- Seattle has earned 17 points (7-3-3) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Kraken scored just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- When Seattle has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned three points (1-4-1 record).
- The Kraken have earned 25 points in their 18 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Seattle has scored a lone power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 6-6-4 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Seattle has posted a record of 3-7-1 (seven points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 18 games, going 9-6-3 to record 21 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Sharks Rank | Sharks AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th | 2.97 | Goals Scored | 2.47 | 31st |
| 25th | 3.34 | Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 18th |
| 32nd | 24.7 | Shots | 25.6 | 26th |
| 32nd | 31.4 | Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 19th |
| 19th | 18.03% | Power Play % | 19.19% | 15th |
| 23rd | 77.88% | Penalty Kill % | 68.48% | 32nd |
Sharks vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
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