Golden Knights at Sharks 4/23/19 - NHL Playoffs Picks & Predictions

By: Adam |

Last Updated: 08/20/2019 at 9:22 AM ET

The San Jose Sharks return back home for Game 7 of this series against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Sharks stayed alive in game 6 in Vegas with a 2-1 win in double overtime. Logan Couture contributed a goal and two assists. The Sharks are 2-1 on their home ice in this series and have outscored Vegas 13-9 at home.

Martin Jones will take his spot in the net for the Sharks. Jones allowed just one goal on 59 shots in Game 6. Jones set the franchise save record with his 58 saves in their last game. The San Jose Sharks average 3.52 goals per game which ranks 2nd in the NHL.
The Vegas Golden Knights limp into San Jose after not ending this series on their home ice. Vegas seemed to be in control of this series but now will be up against it on the road. The Golden Knights posted a losing road record during the regular season.

Marc-Andre Fleury saw 29 shots and allowed 2 goals in Game 6 in the double overtime loss. Fleury has allowed 12 goals in San Jose during this series. The Vegas Golden Knights allow 2.78 goals per game which is 10th best in the NHL. The Golden Knights are 4-6 over their last ten games.

As the game shifts back to San Jose for Game 7 the home team get the edge. The home team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. Martin Jones put this team on his back in Game 6 and the offense will repay him in this game in front of their home fans. The home team and the favorite is a combined 10-4 in the last 14 meetings. Final Score Prediction, San Jose Sharks win 3-2.

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