The San Jose Sharks (36-32-7) host the Chicago Blackhawks (28-35-14) as a part of Monday’s NHL slate, starting at 10 p.m. ET at SAP Center at San Jose and broadcast on ESPN+. The Sharks rank 10th and the Blackhawks 15th in the Western Conference.

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Sharks vs. Blackhawks: 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+
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Blackhawks’ 2025-26 Stats

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Sharks vs. Blackhawks Top Players

Sharks

Macklin Celebrini has been important to San Jose’s offense this season, recording 106 points in 75 games.
Having scored 22 goals and adding 32 assists, Will Smith is an important piece of the offense for San Jose through 62 games.
Through 74 games, Alexander Wennberg has proven himself as a scoring option for San Jose. He has 52 points (18 goals and 34 assists).
Across 44 games played, Yaroslav Askarov has a goaltending record of 21-18-3. During those games, he’s allowed 142 goals while recording 1,104 saves.
Blackhawks

Connor Bedard’s 70 points make him a vital offensive option for Chicago. He has 30 goals and 40 assists in 64 games.
Tyler Bertuzzi has racked up 56 points this season, with 32 goals and 24 assists.
Chicago’s Frank Nazar is among the top offensive players on the team with 39 total points (14 goals and 25 assists).
Spencer Knight has an 18-22-11 record this season, with a .908 save percentage (13th in the league). He has 1,357 saves, and has conceded 138 goals (2.7 goals against average).
Sharks vs. Blackhawks 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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