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NHL action on Monday features the San Jose Sharks (36-32-7) hosting the Chicago Blackhawks (28-35-14) at SAP Center at San Jose, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sharks rank 10th with 79 points and the Blackhawks are 15th with 70 points in the Western Conference.
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Blackhawks vs. Sharks: April 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.05 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.55 | 31st |
| Shots | 25.9 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 20.83% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.88% | 22nd |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.56 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.22 | 25th |
| Shots | 24.5 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 17.81% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.7% | 2nd |
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Blackhawks vs. Sharks Top Players
Sharks
- One of San Jose's top offensive players this season is Macklin Celebrini, who has put up 106 points in 75 games.
- Having scored 22 goals and adding 32 assists, Will Smith is excelling for San Jose through 62 games.
- Through 74 games, Alexander Wennberg has proven himself as another option for San Jose. He has 52 points (18 goals and 34 assists).
- In 44 games played this season, Yaroslav Askarov (21-18-3) has given up 142 goals.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard's 30 goals and 40 assists in 64 games for Chicago add up to 70 total points on the season.
- Tyler Bertuzzi is a top offensive contributor for Chicago with 56 total points this season. He has scored 32 goals and added 24 assists in 74 games.
- Frank Nazar has 39 points so far, including 14 goals and 25 assists.
- Spencer Knight is 18-22-11 on the season, giving up 138 goals (2.7 goals against average) and collecting 1,357 saves with a .908 save percentage (13th in the league).
Blackhawks vs. Sharks Injury Report
Sharks
Ryan Reaves: Out (Hamd)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Oliver Moore: Out (Lower Body),
Artyom Levshunov: Out For Season (Hand),
Matt Grzelcyk: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Andrew Mangiapane: Out (Upper Body)
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Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2026 | Ducks | W 4-3 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 4-1 | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Predators | L 6-3 | Home |
| 4/6/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 4/8/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Jets | L 4-3 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Oilers | L 3-1 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Kraken | W 4-2 | Away |
| 4/6/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |