San Jose Sharks face Edmonton Oilers in divisional matchup

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

San Jose Sharks face Edmonton Oilers in divisional matchup
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The San Jose Sharks host the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, marking their first meeting of the season. The Oilers have displayed an impressive offensive performance, tallying 22 goals so far, second in the NHL. Last season, the Oilers claimed three wins over the Sharks in their four encounters. Players like Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard, and Leon Draisaitl lead the NHL points leaderboard, and their contributions will be crucial. The matchup will test the Sharks' new defensive lineup against the Oilers' potent offense. Edmonton's power play has converted 25% of chances this season, while their penalty kill ranks 27th in the league at 64.3%. In goal, Tristan Jarry is expected to start for the Oilers despite struggling in his previous appearance this season.

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  • •Sharks and Oilers meet for first time this season on October 9.
  • •Oilers have scored 22 goals, second-most in NHL.
  • •Last season, Oilers won three of four matchups against Sharks.
  • •Connor McDavid leads NHL points race with 12 points.
  • •Tristan Jarry expected to start for Oilers despite recent struggles.
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For the first time this season, we'll see the San Jose Sharks face one of their key divisional opponents, the Edmonton Oilers, on Saturday.

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