Our rankings
Sharks 64%
Sharks #28 vs Blackhawks #31 in our rankings (network centrality).
Sharks vs Blackhawks Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 1, 2026
Our pick
28
Sharks58%
Sharks58%42%31
Blackhawks
BlackhawksOur pick: Sharks, 58% to win · projected 3.2–2.9
Common opponents
Sharks 55%
Sharks by 0.4 goals here, from 8 comparisons.
Efficiency
Sharks 54%
Projected Sharks 3.2, Blackhawks 2.9 from opponent-adjusted goals scored and allowed.
Sharks and Blackhawks common opponents · 8
Against the same teams: Sharks went 4–5, Blackhawks went 2–6. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Sharks | Blackhawks | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Canadiens |
W 4–3 away, Oct 20 | L 1–4 home, Oct 23 | SJ +4.0 |
 Panthers |
W 4–3 home, Oct 1 | L 2–3 home, Oct 25 | SJ +2.0 |
 Red Wings |
L 3–4 away, Oct 17 | L 1–4 away, Oct 29 | SJ +2.0 |
 Bruins |
L 3–6 home, Oct 13 L 4–6 away, Oct 24 |
L 4–5 away, Oct 31 | CHI +1.5 |
 Stars |
L 0–5 away, Oct 5 | L 0–4 home, Oct 17 | CHI +1.0 |
 Blues |
W 3–2 away, Oct 8 | W 4–2 home, Oct 6 | CHI +1.0 |
 Sabres |
L 0–2 home, Oct 27 | L 3–4 away, Oct 3 | CHI +1.0 |
 Kings |
W 5–4 home, Oct 3 | W 2–1 home, Oct 27 | Even |