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San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 11, 2025

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Apr 11, 2025 10:42 PM
The San Jose Sharks, mired in a losing streak, travel to Rogers Place to take on the Edmonton Oilers on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 9:30 PM. The Oilers, with a dominant 45-28-5 record, look to capitalize on their 2-0 series lead over the struggling Sharks, who sit at 20-47-11 on the season. This Pacific Division matchup is set to be a challenging test for San Jose as they face off against one of the NHL's top teams.
San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers

Current Odds

SJ
EDM
Over
6.5
+115
Under
6.5
+185
SJ
+1.5
+110
EDM
-1.5
+260
SJ
ML
+750
EDM
ML
-208

Sharks vs Oilers statistics

Stat Sharks Oilers
Goals For per Game 2.60 3.18
Goals Against Average 3.80 2.91
Shots per Game 27.1 32.1
Shots Against per Game 31.8 27.1
Power Play Goals 41 49
Power Play Goals Against 61 42
Short Handed Goals 5 5
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 687 542
Power Play Percentage 18.9 24.4
Penalty Kill Percentage 74.8 78.1

Edmonton Oilers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/9/25 vs St. Louis Blues W 4-3
4/7/25 @ Anaheim Ducks L 3-2
4/5/25 @ Los Angeles Kings L 3-0
4/3/25 @ San Jose Sharks W 3-2
4/1/25 @ Vegas Golden Knights W 3-2

San Jose Sharks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/9/25 @ Minnesota Wild L 8-7 OT
4/7/25 vs Calgary Flames L 3-2
4/5/25 vs Seattle Kraken L 5-1
4/3/25 vs Edmonton Oilers L 3-2
4/1/25 @ Anaheim Ducks L 4-3 SO

Edmonton Oilers injuries

  • Mattias Ekholm (D): Day-To-Day
  • Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (C): Day-To-Day
  • Leon Draisaitl (C): Day-To-Day
  • Jake Walman (D): Day-To-Day
  • Trent Frederic (C): Day-To-Day

San Jose Sharks injuries

  • Vincent Desharnais (D): Out
  • Jan Rutta (D): Injured Reserve
  • Mario Ferraro (D): Out
  • Shakir Mukhamadullin (D): Out
  • Logan Couture (C): Injured Reserve

Sharks vs Oilers game info

Type Info
Venue Rogers Place
Location Edmonton, AB
Puck drop Fri 9:30 PM

Sharks vs Oilers predictions

With the San Jose Sharks preparing to take on the Edmonton Oilers, all eyes will be on Tyler Toffoli to make some waves on the ice. After contributing 29 goals so far this season, he's definitely someone who could shake things up if given the opportunity. Picture this: Toffoli skating down the ice with a perfect setup by William Eklund, who's been a dynamic playmaker with 39 assists under his belt. Another dimension to watch is Macklin Celebrini, who's been consistent in racking up points - his 62 points so far this season are nothing short of impressive. Though the overall performance of the Sharks has been a bit shaky this season, these players give fans hope for a potential breakout game.

Switching sides, the Edmonton Oilers have their own set of remarkable talents. Leon Draisaitl, for example, has been an absolute powerhouse, racking up a jaw-dropping 52 goals and 106 points. Even more impressive if you consider his day-to-day injury status - a testament to his grit and determination on the ice. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid leads the team in assists with a staggering 67, proving once again why many consider him the most exciting player in the NHL. When you've got Draisaitl and McDavid clicking, well, that's a duo that could spell trouble for any opposition.

Looking ahead to the game at Rogers Place, it's hard to bet against the Edmonton Oilers taking home the win. With a home record that's been solid throughout the season and a line-up stacked with scoring potential, they seem poised to extend their series lead. The Sharks might put up a fight, especially if Toffoli and Celebrini hit their stride, but the Oilers’ firepower could be too much to handle. Either way, it's going to be a thrilling face-off that hockey fans won’t want to miss. What do you think? Can the Sharks flip the script, or will the Oilers reign supreme again?

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