Philadelphia Flyers vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, 3/21/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs San Jose Sharks

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Location: SAP Center in San Jose, CA

TV: NBC Sports California

The San Jose Sharks (32-28-6) are welcoming the Philadelphia Flyers (32-23-12) at SAP Center on Saturday.

The Philadelphia Flyers were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 3-2 win over the Ducks in their previous game. Philadelphia had 15 minutes in the box for this game. In addition, they had 4 chances on the power play but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Flyers had a middle of the road offensive performance in this victory. In the game, they converted 3 out of the 28 shots they attempted.

In terms of their goal scoring prowess, the Philadelphia Flyers have accounted for 186 goals (26th in the NHL) this season and have surrendered 203. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 76 points and their points percentage sits at .567. Philadelphia has tallied 195 power play chances and they have scored 29 goals out of those chances, earning them a rate of 14.87%. When playing at even strength, the Flyers have given up 158 goals while notching 157 of their own. Philadelphia has taken 1,688 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.0%. The Flyers have had 1,732 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .883. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have recorded 205 power play tries (10th in hockey) and have racked up 45 goals in those chances.

The man in goal for this game is Daniel Vladar. In his career, Vladar has recorded 78 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .574. His save percentage currently is .898 for his 5,666 minutes on the ice. Vladar has had 3,868 shots taken against him and has accrued 3,473 saves. The opposition has been able to score 395 goals versus Vladar in his career and his goals against average is 2.90. He has accumulated an overall mark of 71-45-23 and was named the starter in 136 games. Vladar has taken the ice for 147 games over the course of his hockey career.

In their last game, San Jose went up against the Oilers in an outing where the Sharks ended up taking the loss by a score of 5-3. The Sharks tallied 3 goals of the 30 shots on goal they pursued. They had 1 power play chance in this game but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal.

The Sharks have accumulated 162 goals at even strength and 43 goals (14th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. San Jose has attempted 1,708 shots (29th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 12.00%, while allowing the opposition 2,005 shots. For the season, the San Jose Sharks have earned a total of 205 goals, 70 points, and a points percentage of .530. They have granted a total of 233 goals to be scored by of a combination of 190 goals at even strength and 43 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 216 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 19.91%. They have a penalty kill rate of 78.82% on their opponents 203 tries on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 88.4%.

Across the ice you will find Alex Nedeljkovic protecting the goal. Nedeljkovic holds a lifetime mark of 87-70-30 and has participated in 209 games. Nedeljkovic's quality start rate sits at 53.5% and he has accumulated 99 quality starts in his NHL career. He has accounted for 5,386 stops out of the 5,965 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .903. Opponents are averaging 3.13 goals per contest and he has relinquished 579 goals overall. He has started in 185 contests and has played for a total of 9,558 minutes.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take San Jose

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