Oilers Visit Sharks in Crucial Matchup Tonight

San Jose, CA – The Edmonton Oilers (43-26-5) are set to face off against the San Jose Sharks (20-44-10) tonight at 10:30 p.m. ET at SAP Center, looking to extend their winning streak to three games.

Edmonton comes into this matchup fresh off a 3-2 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights on April 1. The Oilers have been performing well offensively, currently ranked ninth in the NHL with 239 goals this season.

Meanwhile, San Jose is struggling, having lost their last game in a shootout against the Anaheim Ducks on April 1. The Sharks have been unable to find consistency this season, currently sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings with only 50 points.

Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl remains a standout player, boasting 36 multi-point outings in 70 games this season. “He isn’t content with just getting on the score sheet once a night,” said a source close to the team. He is expected to lead the charge tonight against a Sharks defense that ranks 31st in shot suppression and last in goals allowed.

In their last match, the Oilers collected an average offensive output, scoring on 3 of their 20 shots at the net. Their power play efficiency is impressive, with a success rate of 25.26% for the season, converting 48 out of 190 chances. Calvin Pickard is set to be the starting goalie, holding a .903 save percentage throughout his NHL career.

On the other hand, San Jose’s performance has suffered significantly. They have earned only 191 goals this season, ranking 31st in the league. Goalkeeper Alexandar Georgiev is expected to start, facing an average of 3.45 goals per game with a slightly lower save percentage of .904.

For tonight’s game, sportsbooks have set Edmonton as the favorite with a moneyline of -196, while the Sharks sit at +162. The total for the game stands at six goals.

Fans can catch the action live on NBC Sports California and are encouraged to check back for promotions related to the game.

As the Oilers vie for home-ice advantage in the playoffs, every point is crucial. Their matchup with the Sharks presents a pivotal opportunity to further solidify their position in the playoff standings.

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