Sharks vs Avalanche Picks and Prediction – 3/7/2025

On Thursday, the San Jose Sharks (16-37-9) face off against the Colorado Avalanche (18-10-2) at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Colorado comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games prior to their game against Pittsburgh. In a decisive 5-2 victory over Minnesota, Jack Drury contributed to the scoreboard by netting a goal for the Colorado Avalanche. This season, the team's leading goal-scorer is Artturi Lehkonen, boasting an impressive tally of 24 goals. Close on his heels is Nathan MacKinnon, who has netted 23 goals. However, MacKinnon's standout performance extends beyond goal-scoring; he is the top point-earner for Colorado, amassing a remarkable 91 points this season. MacKinnon also excels in playmaking, leading the team with 68 assists. In their recent five-game stretch, the Avalanche has averaged 3.4 goals per game, positioning them in fourth place within the Central Division standings. With the upcoming series against San Jose moving to Denver, Colorado aims to achieve a three-game sweep. On average this season, the Avalanche scores 3.2 goals per game.

San Jose enters this game on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped four of their last five games prior to their game against Buffalo. In a closely contested match that ended in a 3-2 shootout victory over Toronto, Alex Wennberg stood out by providing two key assists for the San Jose Sharks. Tyler Toffoli has emerged as the Sharks' top goal-scorer this season, finding the back of the net 23 times. Not far behind is Macklin Celebrini, who is making a significant impact with 18 goals to his name. Mikael Granlund, leading the team in overall points, has amassed an impressive 45 points so far. Meanwhile, William Eklund shines in the playmaking department, topping the team's assists chart with 32 assists. However, San Jose has faced challenges defensively, conceding an average of 3.2 goals per game over their last five games, which has contributed to their position at the bottom of the Pacific Division standings. As they prepare to face the Colorado Avalanche, the Sharks are eager to break their losing streak. On average, the team scores 2.6 goals per game, underscoring their need for more offensive firepower.

This year, the Sharks have struggled significantly, ranking among the least successful teams in the league. The Colorado Avalanche are eager to exploit this vulnerability. Their game plan involves aggressively penetrating San Jose's defense right from the start, aiming to rack up as many goals as possible in the early stages of the match. Colorado is looking to dominate the game by taking advantage of the Sharks' weaknesses, hoping to secure an early lead and maintain control throughout the contest. Final Score Prediction, Colorado Avalanche win 5-2.