The San Jose Sharks (27-22-4) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (21-25-9) at United Center in Chicago, Illinois on February 2, 2026, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sharks rank 10th with 58 points and the Blackhawks are 13th with 51 points in the Western Conference.
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Sharks vs. Blackhawks: Feb. 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.09 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 28th |
| Shots | 25.4 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.6 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 20.77% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.05% | 23rd |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.64 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 19th |
| Shots | 24.9 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 19.35% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.21% | 1st |
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Sharks vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has been important to San Jose's offense this season, registering 79 points in 53 games.
- Will Smith has 38 points (16 goals, 22 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- On 63 shots (for 10 goals) and 26 assists, Alexander Wennberg has contributed 36 points this season.
- In the 33 games Yaroslav Askarov has played this season, his save percentage is .890, 48th in the league.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has scored 22 goals (0.5 per game) and dished out 29 assists (0.7 per game), fueling the Chicago offense with 51 total points (1.2 per game). He takes 3.2 shots per game, shooting 15.6%.
- Tyler Bertuzzi is a top offensive contributor for Chicago with 41 total points this season. He has scored 25 goals and added 16 assists in 52 games.
- Andre Burakovsky has 30 points so far, including 10 goals and 20 assists.
- Spencer Knight is 15-15-7 in 37 games this season, conceding 96 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 963 saves and a .909 save percentage (14th in the league).
Sharks vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Sharks
Ty Dellandrea: Out (Lower Body),
Kiefer Sherwood: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Blackhawks
Nick Foligno: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
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Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Canucks | W 5-2 | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Oilers | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Flames | L 3-2 | Away |
| 2/2/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 2/4/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Flames | - | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Wild | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Penguins | L 6-2 | Away |
| 1/30/2026 | Blue Jackets | L 4-2 | Home |
| 2/2/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |