The San Jose Sharks (25-21-3) host the New York Rangers (21-24-6) at SAP Center at San Jose on Friday, Jan. 23 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a loss. The Sharks are coming off a 4-1 defeat to the Tampa Bay Lightning, while the Rangers fell to the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in their last outing.
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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we predict to secure the win in Friday's hockey action.
The Rangers have a 2-7-1 record over their past 10 contests. They have totaled 32 goals while allowing 44 in that time. On the power play, 25 opportunities have resulted in 10 goals (40.0% conversion rate).
Sharks vs. Rangers Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this game expects a final result of Sharks 4, Rangers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Sharks (-121)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)
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Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks (25-21-3 overall) have an 11-3-14 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
- San Jose is 13-4-2 (28 points) in its 19 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Sharks scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- San Jose has scored two goals in eight games this season (2-5-1 record, five points).
- The Sharks have scored three or more goals 31 times, and are 23-6-2 in those games (to record 48 points).
- In the 19 games when San Jose has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 11-7-1 to record 23 points.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, San Jose is 6-7-0 (12 points).
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 35 games, going 18-14-3 to record 39 points.
Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers (21-24-6 overall) have posted a record of 7-6-13 in games that have gone to OT this season.
- New York has earned 20 points (7-6-6) in its 19 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- Across the eight games this season the Rangers finished with just one goal, they have earned three points.
- When New York has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned eight points (2-5-4 record).
- The Rangers have scored three or more goals in 24 games, earning 37 points from those contests.
- This season, New York has scored a single power-play goal in 15 games and registered 20 points with a record of 9-4-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 8-9-2 (18 points).
- The Rangers have been outshot by opponents in 30 games, going 11-15-4 to record 26 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Sharks Rank | Sharks AVG | Rangers AVG | Rangers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 3.08 | Goals Scored | 2.67 | 27th |
| 30th | 3.51 | Goals Allowed | 3.12 | 21st |
| 30th | 25.2 | Shots | 25.7 | 27th |
| 30th | 30.5 | Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 19th |
| 18th | 19.88% | Power Play % | 23.2% | 9th |
| 26th | 77.48% | Penalty Kill % | 80% | 14th |
Sharks vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, January 23, 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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