The NHL schedule on Thursday includes a matchup between the Edmonton Oilers (27-19-8) and the San Jose Sharks (27-21-3), starting at 9 p.m. ET at Rogers Place and broadcast on ESPN+. The Oilers sit in fifth place and the Sharks are eighth in the Western Conference.
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Oilers vs. Sharks: Jan. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta
- Venue: Rogers Place
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Oilers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.44 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.19 | 22nd |
| Shots | 29.5 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 27 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 31.79% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 80% | 13th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.12 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 29th |
| Shots | 25.5 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 20.9% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.71% | 23rd |
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Oilers vs. Sharks Top Players
Oilers
- With 33 goals and 59 assists this season, Connor McDavid is one of Edmonton's leading contributors (92 points).
- Leon Draisaitl has 74 points (25 goals, 49 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Edmonton's scoring effort is aided by Evan Bouchard's 74 points. He's contributed 42 assists.
- In 23 games played this season, Tristan Jarry (15-5-2) has allowed 62 goals.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini's 27 goals and 51 assists in 51 games for San Jose add up to 78 total points on the season.
- Will Smith is one of the top contributors for San Jose with 36 total points (0.9 per game), with 15 goals and 21 assists in 38 games.
- Tyler Toffoli is a crucial contributor on offense for San Jose with 15 goals and 20 assists.
- Yaroslav Askarov is 17-13-1 in 32 games this season, conceding 100 goals (3.4 goals against average) with 814 saves and an .891 save percentage (46th in the league).
Oilers vs. Sharks Injury Report
Oilers
Adam Henrique: Out (Undisclosed),
Mattias Ekholm: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Sharks
Shakir Mukhamadullin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Ty Dellandrea: Out (Lower Body),
Philipp Kurashev: Out (Upper Body),
Kiefer Sherwood: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | Penguins | L 6-2 | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Capitals | W 6-5 | Home |
| 1/26/2026 | Ducks | W 7-4 | Home |
| 1/29/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 1/31/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 2/3/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2026 | Lightning | L 4-1 | Away |
| 1/23/2026 | Rangers | W 3-1 | Home |
| 1/27/2026 | Canucks | W 5-2 | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
| 2/2/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 2/4/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |