April 6, 2026Updated 5:23 pm EDT
The San Jose Sharks (36-32-7) host the Chicago Blackhawks (28-35-14) at SAP Center at San Jose on April 6, 2026, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sharks are 10th in the Western Conference (79 points), and the Blackhawks are 15th in the Western Conference (70 points).
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Injury reportsSharks
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)
Stats to know
Macklin Celebrini has 106 points on 41 goals and 65 assists this season.
Yaroslav Askarov has conceded 142 goals (3.5 goals-against average) and recorded 1,104 saves with an .886 save percentage (52nd in the league).
Connor Bedard has 30 goals and 40 assists for 70 total points this season.
Spencer Knight has a .908 save percentage (13th in the league). He has 1,357 saves, and has given up 138 goals (2.7 goals-against average).
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