Sharks vs Oilers Prediction & Odds - 4/16/2025

The Edmonton Oilers head to SAP Center to face the struggling San Jose Sharks in a matchup where Edmonton looks to complete a season sweep despite missing several key players including Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

The Sharks enter on a 10-game losing streak and sit dead last in the NHL standings, while the playoff-bound Oilers are looking to bounce back from a shocking 5-0 defeat to the Kings in their previous outing.

With nothing but pride on the line in this regular-season finale, Edmonton remains heavily favored at -220 despite their depleted lineup against a San Jose team that's allowed four or more goals in seven of their last ten games.

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San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers preview

The Edmonton Oilers head to SAP Center for Wednesday's season finale looking to sweep their four-game series against the basement-dwelling Sharks, who are mired in a 10-game losing skid.

Edmonton, already locked into a first-round playoff matchup with the Kings, will likely rest several key players including Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl after Monday's 5-0 shellacking by Los Angeles.

The Sharks, anchored by rookie sensation Macklin Celebrini's 25 goals and 63 points, have little to play for beyond pride in their final home appearance of a forgettable season.

San Jose's goaltending woes continue with Alexandar Georgiev (7-18-4, 3.95 GAA) potentially giving way to rookie Georgi Romanov as they attempt to avoid an eleventh straight defeat.

Despite missing their superstars, the Oilers' depth should provide enough firepower against a Sharks defense that has surrendered four or more goals seven times during their current slide.

Both teams' shaky defensive performances suggest goals could flow freely in this otherwise meaningless regular season finale.

Key stats

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The Oilers sit 6th in the Western Conference with 99 points from 81 games played (47-29-5 record)

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San Jose is dead last (16th) in the Western Conference with just 52 points from 81 games played (20-49-12 record)

3

Edmonton has scored 256 goals while allowing 236 for a +20 goal differential

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The Sharks have the worst goal differential in the Western Conference at -102 (210 goals for, 312 against)

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