Oilers vs Sharks Picks and Prediction – 4/4/2025

On Thursday, the Edmonton Oilers (42-26-5) face off against the San Jose Sharks (20-44-9) at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

San Jose comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their game against Anaheim. In a crushing 8-1 defeat to Los Angeles, Cam Lund was the only player to score for the Sharks. Throughout this season, Tyler Toffoli has been the top goal-scorer for San Jose with 27 goals under his belt. Following him, Macklin Celebrini has netted 21 goals, making him the team's second-highest goal-scorer. Leading in overall points for the Sharks is William Eklund, who has amassed 54 points so far. Eklund also tops the team in assists, contributing 37 to date. Recently, in their last five matches, San Jose has struggled defensively, giving up an average of 4.6 goals per game. As they prepare to face the Oilers, aiming to tie the season series, the Sharks have maintained an average of 2.6 goals scored per game.

Edmonton enters this game on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games prior to their game against Vegas. In an exciting 3-2 overtime victory against Calgary, Viktor Arvidsson found the back of the net for the Edmonton Oilers. This season, Leon Draisaitl has been a standout performer, leading the team with 51 goals. Following him is Zach Hyman, who has tallied 27 goals so far. Draisaitl also shines as Edmonton's top point-earner, accumulating a total of 104 points this season. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid is the team's assist leader, having contributed 64 assists. Over their last five games, the Oilers have conceded an average of four goals per match. As they head to San Jose, they aim to maintain their unbeaten streak against the Sharks. On average, the Oilers score 3.2 goals per game.

Back in December, the Oilers edged out the Sharks with a thrilling overtime victory. Now, as the series moves to San Jose, Edmonton aims to replicate their previous success. Known for having one of the top offenses in the league this season, the Oilers are keen to keep their momentum going. On the other hand, the Sharks, eager for payback, face challenges with their defensive play at home. They hope to channel the disappointment from their last encounter with Edmonton into motivation for this upcoming match. Final Score Prediction, Edmonton Oilers win 4-3.