A game after Pavol recorded a hat trick in the San Jose Sharks' 7-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Sharks (20-18-3) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (18-16-7) on Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which team we pick to bring home the victory in Tuesday's action on the ice.
Over the past 10 games, the Sharks are 6-4-0 while scoring 39 goals against 41 goals allowed. On 26 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored five goals (19.2%).
Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Sharks 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Sharks (+111)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have an 18-16-7 record overall, with a 7-7-14 record in contests that have required overtime.
- Columbus has 18 points (6-7-6) in the 19 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- Looking at the nine times this season the Blue Jackets finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-6-2 record, good for four points.
- Columbus has lost all six games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals 25 times, and are 17-3-5 in those games (to register 39 points).
- In the 12 games when Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 6-3-3 to register 15 points.
- In the 22 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 10-9-3 (23 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 19 times, and went 8-7-4 (20 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a 20-18-3 record this season and are 9-3-12 in contests that have required overtime.
- San Jose has earned 22 points (10-4-2) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Sharks scored just one goal in six games and they lost every time.
- When San Jose has scored two goals this season, they've earned five points (2-3-1 record).
- The Sharks have scored at least three goals 26 times, earning 38 points from those matchups (18-6-2).
- This season, San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 18 games and registered 21 points with a record of 10-7-1.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, San Jose has posted a record of 3-6-0 (six points).
- The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 32 games. The Sharks finished 17-12-3 in those matchups (37 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th | 3 | Goals Scored | 3.05 | 16th |
| 25th | 3.32 | Goals Allowed | 3.54 | 31st |
| 4th | 29.9 | Shots | 25 | 31st |
| 30th | 30.9 | Shots Allowed | 31.1 | 31st |
| 20th | 18.45% | Power Play % | 18.84% | 18th |
| 29th | 75.86% | Penalty Kill % | 77.1% | 25th |
Blue Jackets vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
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