Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, 4/6/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks

Date: Monday, April 6, 2026

Location: SAP Center in San Jose, CA

TV: NBC Sports California

The Chicago Blackhawks (28-35-14) are headed to SAP Center on Monday where they will try to defeat the San Jose Sharks (36-32-7).

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 victory over the Kraken their last time out. Chicago accrued 4 penalty minutes in this contest. They also had 3 power play tries and netted 1 goal. The Blackhawks had a good offensive performance in the win. For the game, they scored on 4 of the 31 shots they attempted.

Chicago Blackhawks opponents have amassed 228 power play opportunities (13th in the NHL) and have scored 37 goals in those attempts. The Blackhawks so far have had 2,341 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .894. Chicago has attempted 1,887 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.4%. When playing at even strength, the Blackhawks have conceded 211 goals while getting 158 as an offensive unit. Chicago comes into tonight with 219 power play opportunities and they have scored 39 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 17.81%. For the season, they have tallied 70 points and their points percentage is sitting at .455. In regard to their scoring, the Chicago Blackhawks have accumulated 197 goals (30th in the NHL) this year and have allowed 248.

The man in goal for this game is Spencer Knight. Opponents have been able to score 389 goals against Knight in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.86. Knight has been involved in 146 games throughout his pro hockey career. His save percentage is at .905 for his 5,162 minutes on the ice. He has accumulated a win-loss mark of 67-55-20 and he was named the starter in 136 games. For his career, Knight has accrued 72 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .529. Knight has had 4,107 shots against him and he has 3,718 total saves.

When they were on the ice last, San Jose faced the Predators in a game where the Sharks were on the wrong end of the score by a final score of 6-3. They had 4 power play opportunities in this game but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Sharks earned 3 goals out of the 27 shots on goal they attempted.

San Jose has put up 1,950 shots (27th in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 11.74%, while allowing the opposition 2,226 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 77.88% on their opponents 226 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 88.1%. They have a total of 241 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 20.75%. The Sharks have earned 179 goals at even strength and 50 goals (13th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 266 goals to be scored by of a combination of 216 goals at even strength and 50 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the season, the San Jose Sharks have accumulated 229 goals, 79 points, and a points percentage of .527.

Across the rink you will find Yaroslav Askarov protecting the goal. His opposition is averaging 3.21 goals per game and he has yielded 186 goals overall. Askarov's percentage of quality starts comes out to 46.6% and he has made 27 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He was named a starter in 58 games and has played 948 minutes. Askarov is the owner of a career record of 26-25-5 and has participated in 60 games. He has accounted for 1,487 stops out of the 1,673 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .889.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago

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