San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 3/17/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Rogers Place is where the Edmonton Oilers (33-26-9) will attempt to defeat the San Jose Sharks (32-27-6) on Tuesday.

The San Jose Sharks were on the losing side of the ice with a 7-4 loss against the Senators their last time out. San Jose compiled 6 mins in the box for this matchup. The Sharks had a impressive offensive outing in the loss. Furthermore, they had 2 chances on the power play but weren't able to score. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 4 out of the 23 shots they looked to score on.

When at even strength, the Sharks have allowed 186 goals while notching 159 themselves. San Jose Sharks opponents have recorded 199 power play opportunities (11th in professional hockey) and have notched 42 goals in those chances. In the matter of their goal scoring prowess, the San Jose Sharks have notched 202 goals (18th in the National Hockey League) this season and have conceded 228. San Jose has tried 1,678 shots and has a shot percentage of 12.0%. For the year, the have a total of 70 points and their points percentage is sitting at .538. The Sharks have seen 1,968 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .884. San Jose has accumulated 215 power play opportunities and they have added 43 goals out of those advantages, giving them a rate of 20.00%.

The man in net for this game is Alex Nedeljkovic. The opposition has scored 574 goals against Nedeljkovic in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 3.12. Nedeljkovic has taken the ice for 208 contests over the course of his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .903 during his 9,556 mins in the crease. He has compiled an overall record of 87-69-30 and he started in 184 games. In his professional hockey career, Nedeljkovic has accrued 99 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .538. Nedeljkovic has had 5,928 shots taken against him and has gathered 5,354 total saves.

The last time they were on the ice, Edmonton squared up with the Predators in an outing where the Oilers earned a win by a mark of 3-1. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this contest and converted 1 out of those opportunities. The Oilers scored 3 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they attempted.

The Oilers have earned 178 goals at even strength and 60 goals (2nd in the league) while on the power play. Edmonton has taken 2,025 shots (4th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.75%, while allowing their opponents 1,839 shots. On the season, the Edmonton Oilers have tallied 238 goals, 75 points, and a points percentage of .551. They have granted a total of 229 goals to be scored by of a combination of 186 goals at even strength and 43 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 188 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 31.91%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 77.25% on their opponents 189 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is currently 87.5%.

Across the ice you are expected to see Connor Ingram in goal. His opponents are averaging 2.99 goals per game and he has relinquished 353 goals altogether. Ingram's rate of quality starts comes out to 53.4% and he has accumulated 63 quality starts in his career. He has been a starter 118 contests and has accumulated 5,453 mins. Ingram has compiled a career record of 49-50-17 and has been in net for 123 games. He has accrued 3,203 saves out of the 3,556 shots attempted against him, which gives him a percentage of .901.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Edmonton

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