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Seattle hosts San Jose after Eberle’s 2-goal showing

San Jose Sharks (8-7-3, Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (8-4-5, Pacific Division)
Seattle; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST

Bottom Line:
The Seattle Kraken will host the San Jose Sharks following a strong performance by Jordan Eberle, who scored two goals in the Kraken’s 5-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. Seattle holds an 8-4-5 record overall and is 3-1-0 within the Pacific Division. The Kraken have been particularly successful when scoring three or more goals, boasting a 7-0-3 record in those games.

San Jose enters the matchup with an 8-7-3 overall record and a 1-2-2 mark in Pacific Division play. The Sharks have a -3 goal differential, having scored 55 goals while allowing 58. This game marks the second meeting between these two teams this season, with San Jose winning the first encounter decisively, 6-1.

Top Performers:
Jaden Schwartz leads the Kraken with five goals and seven assists. Jordan Eberle has been a key contributor recently, tallying six goals and two assists over his last 10 games.

For the Sharks, Macklin Celebrini is the offensive standout with 10 goals and 16 assists. Will Smith has also been productive, scoring five goals and adding four assists over his past 10 games.

Last 10 Games:
The Kraken have gone 5-2-3 in their last 10 games, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.6 assists, and 3.1 penalties per game with seven penalty minutes. Opponents have scored an average of 2.5 goals against them.

The Sharks have performed well recently, posting a 7-2-1 record over their last 10 games. They average 3.2 goals, 5.3 assists, and 3.3 penalties per game with 6.6 penalty minutes, while limiting opponents to 2.0 goals per game.

Injuries:
Both teams have no reported injuries heading into this matchup.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/seattle-hosts-san-jose-eberles-091036013.html

Devils host the Penguins after overtime victory

**Pittsburgh Penguins (9-4-2) vs. New Jersey Devils (10-4)**
*Metropolitan Division Matchup*
Newark, New Jersey | Saturday, 12:30 p.m. EST

**Bottom Line:**
The New Jersey Devils will host the Pittsburgh Penguins following an exciting 4-3 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens. The Devils hold a 10-4 overall record and are 1-1-0 within the Metropolitan Division. They have scored 50 goals while conceding 43, resulting in a +7 goal differential.

The Penguins come into the game with a 9-4-2 overall record and a strong 3-1-2 mark against Metropolitan Division opponents. Pittsburgh boasts a +13 scoring differential, having scored 54 goals and allowed 41. Saturday’s contest marks the first meeting between these two teams this season.

**Top Performers:**
– *New Jersey Devils:* Jack Hughes leads with 10 goals and 8 assists. Dawson Mercer has contributed 6 goals and 4 assists over his last 10 games.
– *Pittsburgh Penguins:* Bryan Rust has tallied 5 goals and 9 assists, while Sidney Crosby has recorded 9 goals and 5 assists in his past 10 games.

**Last 10 Games:**
– *Devils:* 7-3-0 record, averaging 3.6 goals, 5.3 assists, 3.2 penalties, and 6.7 penalty minutes per game while allowing 3 goals against on average.
– *Penguins:* 6-2-2 record, averaging 3.9 goals, 7 assists, 3.6 penalties, and 10.7 penalty minutes per game while conceding 2.5 goals per game.

**Injuries:**
– *Devils:* No injuries listed.
– *Penguins:* No injuries listed.

Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting Metropolitan Division showdown this Saturday afternoon.
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/devils-host-penguins-overtime-victory-091043275.html

Pacific Division opponents meet when Seattle hosts San Jose

San Jose Sharks (4-6-3, Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (6-2-4, Pacific Division)
Location: Seattle
Date & Time: Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST

**BOTTOM LINE:**
The San Jose Sharks will face off against the Seattle Kraken in a Pacific Division matchup on Wednesday. The Kraken hold a 6-2-4 overall record and are undefeated within the division at 3-0-0. Seattle has scored 33 goals and allowed 32, giving them a slight +1 scoring differential.

The Sharks, on the other hand, are 4-6-3 overall with a 0-1-2 record against division opponents. San Jose has scored 42 goals but conceded 52, resulting in a -10 scoring differential. This game marks the first meeting of the season between these two teams.

**TOP PERFORMERS:**
– Jani Nyman leads the Kraken with three goals.
– Jordan Eberle has contributed five goals and three assists over his last 10 games.
– For the Sharks, Macklin Celebrini has recorded seven goals and 11 assists.
– William Eklund has scored four goals and added five assists in his past 10 games.

**LAST 10 GAMES:**
– *Kraken:* 4-2-4 record, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.8 assists, 3.3 penalties, and 8.8 penalty minutes per game, while allowing 2.9 goals against per game.
– *Sharks:* 4-5-1 record, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.4 assists, 3.3 penalties, and 7.7 penalty minutes per game, while giving up 3.4 goals per game.

**INJURIES:**
– Kraken: None listed
– Sharks: None listed

Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting Pacific Division clash between the San Jose Sharks and Seattle Kraken.
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/pacific-division-opponents-meet-seattle-091033108.html