San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 2/2/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Monday, February 2, 2026

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

United Center is the site where the Chicago Blackhawks (21-24-9) will attempt to defeat the San Jose Sharks (27-21-4) on Monday.

The San Jose Sharks will look to clean up some issues after taking a 4-3 loss against the Oilers in their previous outing. San Jose had 4 minutes in the box for this contest. The Sharks had a middle of the road offensive performance in the defeat. Furthermore, they had 2 power play opportunities but didn't convert them into a score. In the outing, they earned a goal on 3 of the 20 shots they attempted.

In relation to scoring goals, the San Jose Sharks have racked up 162 goals (18th in the National Hockey League) so far this year and have allowed 179. For the current campaign, they have 58 points and their points percentage is .558. San Jose is sitting with 179 power play opportunities and they have scored 37 goals out of those advantages, earning them a percentage of 20.67%. When playing at even strength, the Sharks have allowed the opponent to score 144 goals while scoring 125 when they are on offense. San Jose has taken 1,323 shots and holds a shot percentage of 12.2%. The Sharks have had 1,584 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .887. San Jose Sharks opponents have totaled 158 power play opportunities (15th in the NHL) and have scored 35 goals in those chances.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Yaroslav Askarov. Over the course of his career, Askarov has 23 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .489. His save percentage currently sits at .892 in his 924 minutes played. Askarov has seen 1,374 shots against him and has garnered 1,226 saves. Opponents have scored 148 goals against Askarov in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 3.15. He has compiled a mark of 22-20-4 and he was named the starter in 47 games. Askarov has been in net for 49 contests throughout his professional hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Chicago faced off against the Penguins in a game where the Blackhawks were on the wrong end of the score by a final score of 6-2. They had 2 power play chances in this game but weren't able to notch a goal. The Blackhawks earned 2 goals of the 20 shots on goal they took.

This season, the Chicago Blackhawks have notched a total of 143 goals, 51 points, as well as a points percentage of .472. They have permitted 169 goals to be scored by way of 145 goals at even strength and 24 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Blackhawks have racked up 113 goals at even strength and 30 goals (20th in the league) while on the power play. They have earned 153 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 19.61%. Chicago has attempted 1,346 shots (30th in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.62%, while allowing the other team 1,607 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 85.63% on the other teams 167 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 89.5%.

For the opposition you will find Spencer Knight in net. He has accrued 3,301 saves out of 3,645 shots tried, giving him a save % of .906. Knight has earned a lifetime mark of 64-47-16 and has participated in 131 contests. He has made the start in 121 games and has played for a total of 5,125 minutes. Knight's quality start percentage is 53.7% and he has made 65 quality starting assignments in his career. Opponents are averaging 2.84 goals per game and he has surrendered 344 goals in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago

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