The Edmonton Oilers are set to face off against the San Jose Sharks on February 28, 2026, at the SAP Center in San Jose, with the game beginning at 4 p.m. ET, and can be watched live on ESPN+. Currently, the Oilers hold the seventh position in the Western Conference with 66 points, while the Sharks sit at 11th with 58 points.
Injury reports indicate that the Oilers will be without Mattias Janmark due to an undisclosed injury, and Kasperi Kapanen is listed as day-to-day, also with an undisclosed injury. The Sharks have their own injury concerns, with Ty Dellandrea out with a lower body issue.
As the teams prepare for the matchup, key players are standing out this season. Connor McDavid has been prolific for the Oilers, accumulating an impressive 100 points with 35 goals and 65 assists over 60 games played. For the Sharks, Macklin Celebrini has made a significant impact, netting 28 goals and providing 53 assists for a total of 81 points.
In terms of goalie performance, Tristan Jarry of the Oilers has a goals-against average of 3.2 and a save percentage of .890, placing him 45th in the league. Meanwhile, Yaroslav Askarov from the Sharks has made 911 saves but has allowed 114 goals, resulting in a 3.5 goals-against average and an .889 save percentage, ranking 47th in the league.
Fans can look forward to an exciting game as both teams aim to improve their standings in the competitive Western Conference. With talented players like McDavid and Celebrini on the ice, the matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter for hockey enthusiasts.