Sharks vs Wild Picks and Prediction – 4/10/2025

On Wednesday, the San Jose Sharks (20-46-10) face off against the Minnesota Wild (42-29-7) at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Minnesota comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped four of their last five games. In a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory against Dallas, Marcus Foligno found the net for the Minnesota Wild. This season, Matt Boldy has been a standout performer, leading the team with 26 goals. Close behind is Marco Rossi, who has scored 24 goals thus far. Boldy is also at the top of the points chart for Minnesota, accumulating 67 points, including a team-leading 41 assists. Recently, the Wild have faced defensive challenges, conceding an average of 3.6 goals over their last five games as they aim to notch another win against the Sharks. On average, Minnesota scores 2.7 goals per game.

San Jose enters this game on a five-game losing streak prior to their game against Calgary. In a tough 5-1 defeat against Seattle, Will Smith netted the only goal for the Sharks. Currently, Tyler Toffoli is San Jose's top goal scorer this season with 28 goals. Following him is Macklin Celebrini, who has found the net 21 times. Both Celebrini and William Eklund have amassed 55 points each, leading the team in that category. Eklund is also the Sharks' primary playmaker, having recorded 38 assists this season. The Sharks are struggling, having lost five consecutive games, during which they've conceded an average of 5.2 goals. They’re hoping to break this streak and avoid a sweep by the Wild as they head to Saint Paul. Overall, the Sharks are averaging 2.6 goals per game this season.

The Sharks have struggled significantly in their away games and are eager to turn things around. Meanwhile, Minnesota is aiming to complete a series sweep, having already won the first two games. The Wild are counting on their home advantage to provide the crucial edge they need to continue San Jose’s difficulties in road matches. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Wild wins 5-1.