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The Edmonton Oilers (43-26-5) take on the San Jose Sharks (20-44-10) in NHL action on Thursday, starting at 10:30 p.m. ET at SAP Center at San Jose and broadcast on ESPN+. The Oilers are sixth in the Western Conference (91 points), and the Sharks are 16th in the Western Conference (50 points).
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Oilers vs. Sharks: April 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Oilers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.23 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.92 | 14th |
| Shots | 31.9 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 27.1 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 25.26% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.05% | 21st |
Sharks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.58 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.74 | 32nd |
| Shots | 27 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.6 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 19.14% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.24% | 27th |
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Oilers vs. Sharks Top Players
Oilers
- Leon Draisaitl has been important to Edmonton's offense this season, registering 105 points in 70 games.
- Having scored 26 goals and adding 64 assists, Connor McDavid is excelling for Edmonton through 63 games.
- Edmonton's scoring effort is aided by Evan Bouchard's 90 points. He's contributed 47 assists.
- As Edmonton's top goalie, Stuart Skinner has recorded 24 wins and 18 losses this season while allowing 137 goals with 1149 saves.
Sharks
- William Eklund's 55 points make him a vital offensive option for San Jose. He has put up 17 goals and 38 assists in 69 games.
- Macklin Celebrini is a top offensive contributor for San Jose with 53 total points this season. He has scored 21 goals and added 32 assists in 62 games.
- Tyler Toffoli has earned 27 goals on the season, chipping in 20 assists.
- Alexandar Georgiev is 15-24-2 in 45 games this season, conceding 149 goals (3.6 goals against average) with 1051 saves and an .876 save percentage (64th in the league).
Oilers vs. Sharks Injury Report
Oilers
Alec Regula: Out (Knee),
Evander Kane: Out (Knee),
John Klingberg: Out (Lower Body),
Stuart Skinner: Out (Head),
Mattias Ekholm: Out (Undisclosed),
Connor McDavid: Out (Lower Body),
Trent Frederic: Out (Lower Body)
Sharks
Alexandar Georgiev: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Jimmy Schuldt: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Shakir Mukhamadullin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Jan Rutta: Out (Lower Body),
Logan Couture: Out (Groin),
Vincent Desharnais: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2025 | Kraken | L 6-1 | Away |
| 3/29/2025 | Flames | W 3-2 | Home |
| 4/1/2025 | Golden Knights | W 3-2 | Away |
| 4/3/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 4/5/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 4/7/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 4/9/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2025 | Rangers | L 6-1 | Home |
| 3/30/2025 | Kings | L 8-1 | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Ducks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 4/3/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 4/5/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 4/7/2025 | Flames | - | Home |
| 4/9/2025 | Wild | - | Away |