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San Jose Sharks vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Game time: Apr 15, 2026 8:40 PM EDT

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San Jose Sharks

Record: 7-7 · Pacific Division · Western Conference

Chicago Blackhawks

Record: 4-9 · Central Division · Western Conference

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San Jose Sharks vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Total: Under 6.5 (-110) — Loss

EV signal: Premium only

Final score: San Jose Sharks 2, Chicago Blackhawks 5

Why this play: Under 6.5 stands out because the posted number looks a little too high or too low for the way this game should flow.

Quick read:

the San Jose Sharks (38-34-8) will host the Chicago Blackhawks (28-39-14) at 8:30 p.m. at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, broadcast on ESPN+.

the article, the Sharks are the -125 favorite to win, while the Blackhawks are the +105 underdog. The Over/Under is set at 6.5 goals.

The author a Blackhawks victory with a score of 4-2, selecting the Blackhawks +1.5 puck line and the Under 6.5 total. Key metrics include the Sharks' 3.0 average goals per game (ranking 18th) and 3.6 goals conceded per game (ranking 30th), contrasted with the Blackhawks' 2.5 average goals per game (ranking 30th) and 3.3 goals conceded per game (ranking 27th).

Top performers mentioned include Sharks' Macklin Celebrini with 112 points (44 goals, 68 assists) and Blackhawks' Connor Bedard with 72 points (30 goals, 42 assists). injury updates: Sharks' Ryan Reaves is out with a hamstring injury, while Blackhawks' Shea Weber is out for the season with an ankle injury, and Andrew Mangiapane, Oliver Moore, and Artyom Levshunov are listed as day-to-day or out

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