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.
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