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The San Jose Sharks (38-34-8) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (28-39-14) at United Center in Chicago, Illinois on April 15, 2026, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sharks rank 10th while the Blackhawks are 15th in the Western Conference.
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Sharks vs. Blackhawks: April 15 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, April 15, 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 | 3.01 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.55 | 30th |
| Shots | 25.7 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 20.97% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.83% | 28th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.53 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 27th |
| Shots | 24.6 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 17.17% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.69% | 2nd |
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Sharks vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Sharks
- A productive offensive player this season for San Jose, Macklin Celebrini has recorded 112 points.
- Will Smith has 57 points (23 goals, 34 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- San Jose's offensive effort is aided by Alexander Wennberg's 57 points. He's contributed 37 assists.
- As San Jose's top goalie, Yaroslav Askarov has recorded 21 wins and 19 losses this season while giving up 151 goals with 1,166 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has collected 30 goals and 42 assists in 68 games for Chicago, good for 72 points.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has amassed 57 points this season, with 32 goals and 25 assists.
- Chicago's Frank Nazar is among the leaders on the team with 41 total points (15 goals and 26 assists).
- Spencer Knight has a .902 save percentage (26th in the league), with 1,413 total saves, allowing 153 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has put up an 18-25-11 record this season.
Sharks vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Sharks
Ryan Reaves: Out (Hamd)
Blackhawks
Andrew Mangiapane: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Oliver Moore: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Artyom Levshunov: Out For Season (Hand),
Matt Grzelcyk: Out For Season (Upper Body)
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Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Ducks | L 6-1 | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Canucks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Predators | W 3-2 | Away |
| 4/15/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 4/16/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Hurricanes | L 7-2 | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Blues | L 5-3 | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Sabres | L 5-1 | Home |
| 4/15/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |