Anaheim Ducks at San Jose Sharks 4/12/21 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The Ducks are 12-22-7 on the year having lost 4 of the last 5 games played. Anaheim has struggled all year and it is a direct correlation of bad offense, as the Ducks average 2.24 goals per game ranking 30th in the NHL. Max Comtois runs the Ducks offense with team highs in Points and Goals on the year, while Rickard Rakell leads the team with 15 Assists.

Anaheim has been equally as bad defensively on the year allowing 3.24 goals per game on 30.34 shots per game. Anaheim has allowed 15 total goals over the last 5 games allowing 3 goals per game, but have only scored 11 goals in that same span resulting in the current losing streak.

The Sharks come into this game 18-18-4 on the year pushing for a chance at post season play. The Sharks rank in the top 20 in the NHL scoring 2.83 goals per game on 29.95 shots. Evander Kane is the offensive leader for San Jose with team highs in Points,Goals,and Assists.

San Jose is a very lackluster. team on the defensive side of the puck having allowed 3.33 goals per game ranking 28th in the NHL. Over the past 5 games the Sharks are 3-2, while allowing 13 total goals resulting in 2.6 goals per game in the five game span.