NHL Showdown: Senators Face Off Against Sharks in San Jose

San Jose, California – The Ottawa Senators take on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Saturday, November 22, at 7 p.m. ET. Both teams are looking to enhance their standing in the competitive NHL season.

The Senators come into this game with a record of 10 wins, 6 losses, and 4 overtime losses. Their last victory was a close 3-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks. Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson contributed to that win, each netting goals.

The Sharks have had a strong showing recently, with a 10-8-3 record. They managed to secure a 4-3 victory against the Los Angeles Kings in their last matchup, marking their fourth consecutive win at home. Macklin Celebrini continues to shine, having scored a hat trick earlier this week.

Unfortunately for the Senators, they will be without key players. Brady Tkachuk is sidelined due to thumb surgery, while Thomas Chabot is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Meanwhile, the Sharks will see Jeff Skinner also out with a lower-body injury.

Both teams enter the game with notable statistics. The Senators have scored an average of 2.8 goals per game, while allowing 3.0. The Sharks are faring slightly better on defense, giving up only 1.9 goals per game over their last ten matches.

In terms of betting, there is a strong belief that the total goals exceeded 5.5 with odds set at -133, indicating a potentially high-scoring game.

The puck drops at 7 p.m. ET, and fans can catch the action live on NBCSCA and SN1.