Sharks vs Ducks Picks and Prediction – 4/2/2025

San Jose heads to the Honda Center for a Pacific Division clash against Anaheim, and it’s been a brutal stretch. The Sharks got embarrassed 8-1 by the Kings in the last game and have now dropped three of the last four. Anaheim isn’t in much better shape, losing a tight 3-2 one to Toronto, but has shown more fight lately with three wins in its last five. Hit the ice running with our NHL picks.

San Jose has fallen apart across the board this season. Now sitting at 20-44-9, the Sharks have only managed eight road wins all year. The blowout loss to Los Angeles came just one night after a 6-1 home defeat against the Rangers. The only spark recently came from a shootout win over Toronto, but consistency has been nonexistent. Injuries haven’t helped either, with Logan Couture still on IR and three defensemen out, including Jimmy Schuldt and Vincent Desharnais.

Defensively, San Jose is a mess. The team is giving up 3.75 goals per game, with goaltenders Alexandar Georgiev and Georgi Romanov both below .880 save percentages. Georgiev owns a 3.66 GAA, while Romanov is at 4.98. The Sharks' penalty kill sits at 74.2% and has allowed 58 power play goals, while the Sharks' power play converts at a decent 19.3%. William Eklund leads in points with 54, thanks to 37 assists, while Tyler Toffoli has netted a team-high 27 goals.

Anaheim has been up and down but way more competitive. The Ducks battled hard against the Leafs, barely losing 3-2 after back-to-back wins against the Rangers and Bruins. Sitting at 32-33-8, the Ducks have a respectable 18-17-2 home record and already own two wins over the Sharks this season.

Defensively, Anaheim is better. They’re giving up 3.12 goals per game compared to San Jose’s 3.75, and John Gibson has been solid with a 2.72 goals against average and .913 save percentage. Lukas Dostal has been serviceable with a .906 SV%. Anaheim’s PK sits at 73.4%, and although the power play is weak at just 12.4%, this team can still push the pace. Troy Terry leads with 51 points, Mason McTavish has 20 goals, and the blue line has been stabilized despite Jacob Trouba being out.

San Jose is a free-falling team with no structured defense and the worst goal differential in the conference. Anaheim's edge in goaltending and more consistent scoring, along with home ice and already being 2-0 in the season series, makes the pick simple. The Ducks should take care of business again. Final Score Prediction: Anaheim Ducks win 4-2.