Sharks vs Devils Picks and Prediction – 12/2/2023

The New Jersey Devils get set to host the San Jose Sharks on Friday. The Devils are 6th in the Metropolitan Division with a 10-9-1 record. New Jersey has won four of their last ten games and are riding a two game win streak. The Devils carry a 5-5-1 home ice record into Friday. Stay up to date with our expert's NHL Picks. 

Vitek Vanecek will make the start in goal for the New Jersey Devils. Vanecek is 8-5 on the season with 46 goals allowed. Vanecek carries a 3.49 goals against average with a .879 save percentage. The New Jersey Devils are allowing an average of 3.65 goals per game.

The San Jose Sharks are also riding a two game win streak into Friday. San Jose is 8th in the Pacific Division with a 5-15-2 record. The Sharks are 4-5-1 over their last ten games and carry a 0-9 road record into New Jersey. San Jose is last in the NHL averaging just 1.64 goals scored per game. 

Kaapo Kahkonen will protect the net for the San Jose Sharks. Kahkonen is 2-6 on the season with 30 goals allowed. Kahkonen carries a 4.12 goals against average with a .889 save percentage. The San Jose Sharks are also last in the NHL allowing an average of 4 goals per game.