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The Winnipeg Jets (35-34-12) hit the ice against the San Jose Sharks (38-35-8) as a part of Thursday's NHL schedule, starting at 8 p.m. ET at Canada Life Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Jets are 12th and the Sharks 10th in the Western Conference.
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Sharks vs. Jets: April 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Jets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.81 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 18th |
| Shots | 26.3 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 18.75% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.88% | 21st |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.57 | 30th |
| Shots | 25.6 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 21.03% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.13% | 28th |
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Sharks vs. Jets Top Players
Jets
- A productive offensive player this season for Winnipeg, Mark Scheifele has recorded 103 points.
- Kyle Connor is another of Winnipeg's top contributors currently with 92 total points (39 goals and 53 assists) to his name.
- Gabriel Vilardi has contributed 68 points for Winnipeg in 81 games this season, scoring on 20.3% of his shots and putting up 30 goals and 38 assists.
- As Winnipeg's top goalie, Connor Hellebuyck has recorded 23 wins and 23 losses this season while allowing 162 goals with 1,384 saves.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini's 44 goals and 68 assists in 81 games for San Jose add up to 112 total points on the season.
- Will Smith has collected 57 points this season, with 23 goals and 34 assists.
- San Jose's Alexander Wennberg is among the top offensive players on the team with 55 total points (18 goals and 37 assists).
- Yaroslav Askarov is 21-20-4 on the season, allowing 156 goals (3.6 goals against average) and compiling 1,185 saves with an .884 save percentage (55th in the league).
Sharks vs. Jets Injury Report
Jets
Vladislav Namestnikov: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Morgan Barron: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Neal Pionk: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Gustav Nyquist: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Alex Iafallo: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Elias Salomonsson: Day-To-Day (Concussion)
Sharks
Ryan Reaves: Out For Season (Hand)
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Jets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2026 | Flyers | L 7-1 | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Golden Knights | L 6-2 | Away |
| 4/14/2026 | Mammoth | L 5-3 | Away |
| 4/16/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2026 | Canucks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Predators | W 3-2 | Away |
| 4/15/2026 | Blackhawks | L 5-2 | Away |
| 4/16/2026 | Jets | - | Away |