San Jose Sharks vs Florida Panthers Prediction, 1/19/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Florida Panthers

Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

Location: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL

TV: Scripps Sports Local

The San Jose Sharks (24-19-3) are on their way to Amerant Bank Arena on Monday where they will take on the Florida Panthers (24-18-3).

The San Jose Sharks were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 3-2 win over the Capitals in the last game they played. San Jose had 4 penalty mins in this contest. The Sharks had a middle of the road offensive output in this win. In addition, they had 3 chances with the advantage but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. For the outing, they converted 3 out of the 26 shots they launched.

In reference to their scoring capabilities, the San Jose Sharks have accumulated 144 goals (18th in pro hockey) for the year and have allowed 163. For the current campaign, they have earned 51 points and their points percentage sits at .554. San Jose has accounted for 161 power play chances and they have scored 33 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 20.50%. When playing at even strength, the Sharks have conceded 130 goals while notching 111 on offense. San Jose has taken 1,166 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 12.4%. The Sharks have seen 1,417 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .885. San Jose Sharks opponents have recorded 145 power play opportunities (11th in pro hockey) and have a total of 33 goals in those chances.

The player in the crease for this game is Yaroslav Askarov. Askarov has been involved in 45 contests throughout his pro hockey career. He has earned a win-loss mark of 21-18-3 and got the start in 43 games. Opponents have tallied 136 goals versus Askarov in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 3.16. Askarov has had 1,274 shot attempts taken against him and he has 1,138 total saves. His save percentage currently sits at .893 in his 914 minutes guarding the cage. Over the course of his time in hockey, Askarov has 22 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .512.

In their last game, Florida went up against the Sabres in a game where the Panthers notched a victory by a final of 4-3. The Panthers recorded 4 goals out of the 32 shots on goal they tried. They had 1 power play opportunity in this outing and scored 1 on that chance.

Florida has tried 1,313 shots (15th in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.43%, while allowing their opponents 1,173 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 83.77% on their oppositions 154 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 87.7%. They have earned 165 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 18.79%. The Panthers have earned 106 goals at even strength and 31 goals (11th in hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 144 goals to be scored by way of 119 goals at even strength and 25 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the season, the Florida Panthers have a total of 137 goals, 51 points, as well as a points percentage of .567.

Across the rink you are likely to see Sergei Bobrovsky defending the goal. His opponents are averaging 2.54 goals/game and he has relinquished 1,959 goals in total. Bobrovsky's rate of quality starts is 57.8% and he has accumulated 446 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has started in 772 games and his ice time sits at 40,040 minutes. Bobrovsky has accrued a lifetime mark of 448-255-58 and has participated in 786 games. He has accounted for 20,598 saves out of 22,557 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .913.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Florida

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