Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks - NHL

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Chicago Blackhawks
4/15/26 20:30
San Jose Sharks

Prediction:

 

Sharks -1.5

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 by Travis Pulver | in NHL Picks

The Chicago Blackhawks (28-39-14, 13-19-8 Home) will get a chance to end the season with a win and stop their losing streak with one last game at home. They’ll host another eliminated team, the San Jose Sharks (38-34-8, 17-20-2 Away), at the United Center in Chicago, IL, starting at 8:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday night, April 15, with coverage on ESPN+.

Chicago’s last win came on the road against the Kraven in Seattle on April 4 (4-2), ending a five-game losing streak. They haven’t won a game at home since defeating the Utah Mammoth 3-2 in overtime on Monday, March 9. In their current losing streak (four games), they’ve been outscored 20-8. 

As for San Jose, the Sharks have done better than Chicago, but not by leaps and bounds. They did win their last game, 3-2 vs. the Sabercats in Nashville, but lost four of five prior to it, with the lone win coming against the Blackhawks at home. This season makes it seven in a row since the Sharks last made the postseason.

Chicago and San Jose have split the season series to date, with each recording a win on their home ice.

Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L GD
24 San Jose Sharks
84 3141 26 35 -46
31 Chicago Blackhawks
72 1867 22 39 -62

Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks Latest Matches

Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks Latest matches
L W L L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Apr 13, 2026 - NHL

Chicago Blackhawks
1 :  5
Buffalo Sabres

Apr 11, 2026 - NHL

Chicago Blackhawks
3 :  5
St. Louis Blues

Apr 9, 2026 - NHL

Chicago Blackhawks
2 :  7
Carolina Hurricanes

Apr 6, 2026 - NHL

San Jose Sharks
3 :  2
Chicago Blackhawks

Apr 4, 2026 - NHL

Seattle Kraken
2 :  4
Chicago Blackhawks

Apr 2, 2026 - NHL

Edmonton Oilers
3 :  1
Chicago Blackhawks
L L L L L L
Victories

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

6/6 (100%)

Apr 13, 2026 - NHL

Chicago Blackhawks
1 :  5
Buffalo Sabres

Apr 11, 2026 - NHL

Chicago Blackhawks
3 :  5
St. Louis Blues

Apr 9, 2026 - NHL

Chicago Blackhawks
2 :  7
Carolina Hurricanes

Mar 31, 2026 - NHL

Chicago Blackhawks
3 :  4
Winnipeg Jets

Mar 22, 2026 - NHL

Chicago Blackhawks
2 :  3
Nashville Predators

Mar 20, 2026 - NHL

Chicago Blackhawks
1 :  4
Colorado Avalanche
L L L L W L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Apr 6, 2026 - NHL

San Jose Sharks
3 :  2
Chicago Blackhawks

Apr 4, 2026 - NHL

Seattle Kraken
2 :  4
Chicago Blackhawks

Apr 2, 2026 - NHL

Edmonton Oilers
3 :  1
Chicago Blackhawks

Mar 29, 2026 - NHL

New Jersey Devils
5 :  3
Chicago Blackhawks

Mar 27, 2026 - NHL

New York Rangers
6 :  1
Chicago Blackhawks

Mar 26, 2026 - NHL

Philadelphia Flyers
5 :  1
Chicago Blackhawks
San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks Latest matches
L W L L L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Apr 13, 2026 - NHL

Nashville Predators
2 :  3
San Jose Sharks

Apr 11, 2026 - NHL

San Jose Sharks
3 :  4
Vancouver Canucks

Apr 9, 2026 - NHL

Anaheim Ducks
6 :  1
San Jose Sharks

Apr 8, 2026 - NHL

San Jose Sharks
2 :  5
Edmonton Oilers

Apr 6, 2026 - NHL

San Jose Sharks
3 :  2
Chicago Blackhawks

Apr 4, 2026 - NHL

San Jose Sharks
3 :  6
Nashville Predators
W W L W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Apr 11, 2026 - NHL

San Jose Sharks
3 :  4
Vancouver Canucks

Apr 8, 2026 - NHL

San Jose Sharks
2 :  5
Edmonton Oilers

Apr 6, 2026 - NHL

San Jose Sharks
3 :  2
Chicago Blackhawks

Apr 4, 2026 - NHL

San Jose Sharks
3 :  6
Nashville Predators

Apr 2, 2026 - NHL

San Jose Sharks
4 :  1
Toronto Maple Leafs

Apr 1, 2026 - NHL

San Jose Sharks
4 :  3
Anaheim Ducks
L L L W L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Apr 13, 2026 - NHL

Nashville Predators
2 :  3
San Jose Sharks

Apr 9, 2026 - NHL

Anaheim Ducks
6 :  1
San Jose Sharks

Mar 28, 2026 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
2 :  3
San Jose Sharks

Mar 26, 2026 - NHL

St. Louis Blues
2 :  1
San Jose Sharks

Mar 24, 2026 - NHL

Nashville Predators
6 :  3
San Jose Sharks

Mar 17, 2026 - NHL

Edmonton Oilers
5 :  3
San Jose Sharks

Chicago Blackhawks against San Jose Sharks : Head to Head (H2H)

Chicago Blackhawks

33 %

San Jose Sharks

67 %

Apr 6, 2026 - NHL

San Jose Sharks
3 :  2
Chicago Blackhawks

Feb 2, 2026 - NHL

Chicago Blackhawks
6 :  3
San Jose Sharks

Jan 1, 2023 - NHL

Chicago Blackhawks
2 :  5
San Jose Sharks
Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks Picks

Players list

Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks

S. Knight

A. Soderblom

K. Korchinski

E. del Mastro

W. Kaiser

S. Rinzel

L. Crevier

A. Vlasic

C. Bedard

F. Nazar

L. Slaggert

R. Greene

A. Frondell

N. Lardis

T. Bertuzzi

I. Mikheyev

T. Teravainen

A. Burakovsky

S. Lafferty

R. Donato

San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks

A. Nedeljkovic

Y. Askarov

D. Orlov

S. Dickinson

L. Cagnoni

V. Desharnais

M. Ferraro

S. Mukhamadullin

Z. Ostapchuk

W. Eklund

M. Celebrini

I. Chernyshov

W. Smith

C. Graf

B. Goodrow

A. Wennberg

T. Toffoli

A. Gaudette

K. Sherwood

M. Misa

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato Chicago Blackhawks
CD Huachipato San Jose Sharks
Top Goalscorer
Canada T. Bertuzzi (32 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
Canada M. Celebrini (45 Goals)
Best assists
Best assists
Canada M. Celebrini (70 Assists)

Chicago Blackhawks - San Jose Sharks Key Points

  1. San Jose leads the all-time series vs. Chicago 60-52-5-4.
  2. San Jose has not won in Chicago since January 1, 2023.
  3. Chicago is 3-7 ATS in its last ten games; San Jose is 4-6 ATS in its last ten games.
  4. The OVER is 6-3-1 for Chicago in its last ten games and 6-4 for San Jose in its last ten.

Our Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks Prediction

If you are looking for a good, competitive hockey game, don’t expect to find one here. Chicago seems to have checked out mentally a few weeks ago. The Blackhawks have lost nine of their last ten, seven by multiple goals. San Jose has at least put up a fight down the stretch, winning six of their last ten. Chicago has averaged a league low 2.53 goals per game this season, and I don’t see them doing any better in their season finale, even against San Jose’s porous defense.

Our San Jose vs. Colorado Pick: Sharks -1.5

Prediction:

 

Sharks -1.5

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