NHL4/7/2026
Scheduled
TIME:2:00 AM UTC
VENUE:
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CHI
27-35.355
Away Team
15th in Conference DivisionLast5: W1L4
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36-31.486
SJ
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Home Team
8th in Conference DivisionLast5: W4L1

AI Game Overview

Ladies and gentlemen, hockey fans, and those who live for the rhythm of the ice—welcome to the main stage.

As we approach the final stretch of the 2025-2026 NHL regular season, all eyes turn to the SAP Center this April 7th. We have a fascinating cross-conference clash on the docket as the Chicago Blackhawks roll into San Jose to face off against the Sharks.

At this stage of the season, every shift carries the weight of a playoff push or the pride of building a foundation for the future. Chicago enters this matchup looking to impose their pace on the road, while the Sharks are eager to defend their home ice and give their faithful fans a performance to remember under the bright lights of the Bay Area.

While the oddsmakers have kept their cards close to the vest—with moneyline, spread, and total figures currently off the board—the real story here isn't found in the betting lines; it’s found in the grit. We are looking at two storied franchises navigating the complexities of a long, grueling campaign. For Chicago, it’s about execution and silencing the home crowd early. For San Jose, it’s about discipline and capitalizing on the energy of their building.

When the puck drops at 2:00 AM UTC, expect a high-stakes battle of attrition. It’s Chicago versus San Jose—a classic test of speed, structure, and sheer willpower. Grab your coffee, settle in, and prepare for a night where the only thing that matters is what happens between the blue lines.

This is NHL hockey at its finest. Let’s see who wants it more.

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The San Jose Sharks enter this matchup with a superior 36-31 record compared to the Chicago Blackhawks, who sit at 27-35 and occupy the 15th position in their division. San Jose has demonstrated better consistency throughout the season and holds a distinct home-ice advantage. Looking at the recent head-to-head history, the home team has historically performed well in this series, with both clubs trading victories on their respective home rinks over the last four meetings. Given the Sharks' higher win total and their ability to secure points in the standings, they are positioned as the more reliable side. Chicago has struggled to find momentum, and playing in San Jose will be a significant challenge against a Sharks team that has shown more stability in their overall performance this season.

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Current Season Games

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L@ EDM1 - 3
Lvs WPG3 - 4
L@ NJ3 - 5
L@ NYR1 - 6
L@ PHI1 - 5
W@ NYI4 - 3
Lvs NAS2 - 3
Lvs COL1 - 4
W@ MIN2 - 1
Lvs MIN3 - 4
L@ VEG0 - 4
W@ UTA3 - 2
Wvs UTA3 - 2
L@ DAL3 - 4
Lvs VAN3 - 6
L@ WPG2 - 3
W@ UTA4 - 0
L@ COL1 - 3
L@ NAS2 - 4
L@ CBJ0 - 4
Wvs SJ6 - 3
Lvs CBJ2 - 4
L@ PIT2 - 6
L@ MIN3 - 4
Lvs FLA1 - 5
Lvs TB1 - 2
W@ CAR4 - 3
Wvs WPG2 - 0
Lvs BOS2 - 5
Lvs CGY1 - 3
Lvs EDM1 - 4
W@ NAS3 - 0
Lvs WAS1 - 5
Wvs STL7 - 3
Wvs VEG3 - 2
W@ WAS3 - 2
Wvs DAL4 - 3
Lvs NYI2 - 3
Lvs PIT3 - 7
W@ DAL4 - 3
Lvs PHI1 - 3
L@ OTT4 - 6
L@ MTL1 - 4
L@ TOR2 - 3
Lvs DET0 - 4
L@ STL2 - 3
Wvs NYR3 - 0
L@ ANA1 - 7
L@ LA0 - 6
W@ LA2 - 1
L@ VEG3 - 4
Wvs ANA5 - 3
Lvs NAS3 - 4
Lvs MIN3 - 4
Lvs COL0 - 1
L@ BUF3 - 9
Lvs SEA2 - 3
Wvs CGY5 - 2
Wvs TOR3 - 2
Lvs NJ3 - 4
W@ DET5 - 1
W@ CGY4 - 0
W@ VAN5 - 2
L@ SEA1 - 3
L@ EDM2 - 3
L@ WPG3 - 6
Wvs OTT7 - 3
Lvs LA1 - 3
W@ TB3 - 2
Wvs ANA2 - 1
Lvs VAN2 - 3
W@ STL8 - 3
Wvs UTA3 - 1
Lvs MTL2 - 3
L@ BOS3 - 4
L@ FLA2 - 3
Lvs STL0 - 4
Lvs MIN2 - 3
Lvs DET1 - 3
W@ MIN4 - 1
W@ STL4 - 2
L@ DET2 - 3

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Wvs TOR4 - 1
Wvs ANA4 - 3
Wvs STL5 - 4
W@ CBJ3 - 2
L@ STL1 - 2
L@ NAS3 - 6
Lvs PHI1 - 4
Lvs BUF0 - 5
L@ EDM3 - 5
L@ OTT4 - 7
W@ MTL4 - 2
W@ BOS4 - 2
L@ BUF3 - 6
Lvs NYI1 - 2
Lvs STL2 - 3
Wvs MTL7 - 5
Wvs WPG2 - 1
Wvs EDM5 - 4
Lvs CGY1 - 4
L@ COL2 - 4
L@ CHI3 - 6
L@ CGY2 - 3
L@ EDM3 - 4
W@ VAN5 - 2
Wvs NYR3 - 1
L@ TB1 - 4
W@ FLA4 - 1
L@ DET2 - 4
W@ WAS3 - 2
Lvs VEG2 - 7
Wvs DAL5 - 4
W@ LA4 - 3
Wvs CBJ5 - 2
Lvs TB3 - 7
Wvs MIN4 - 3
W@ ANA5 - 4
W@ VAN6 - 3
L@ VEG2 - 7
Lvs SEA2 - 4
Lvs DAL3 - 5
Wvs CGY6 - 3
W@ PIT6 - 5
W@ TOR3 - 2
L@ PHI1 - 4
W@ CAR4 - 1
L@ DAL1 - 4
Lvs WAS1 - 7
Wvs UTA6 - 3
L@ VEG3 - 4
Wvs VAN3 - 2
L@ COL0 - 6
Wvs BOS3 - 1
Lvs OTT2 - 3
Wvs LA4 - 3
Wvs UTA3 - 2
L@ SEA1 - 4
L@ CGY0 - 2
W@ MIN2 - 1
Wvs FLA3 - 1
Wvs WPG2 - 1
W@ SEA6 - 1
Lvs DET2 - 3
Wvs COL3 - 2
Wvs NJ5 - 2
Lvs LA3 - 4
W@ MIN6 - 5
L@ NJ1 - 3
W@ NYR6 - 5
L@ NYI3 - 4
Lvs PIT0 - 3
L@ UTA3 - 6
Lvs CAR1 - 5
Lvs ANA6 - 7
Lvs VEG3 - 4
L@ UTA4 - 6
W@ VEG4 - 1
Lvs ANA2 - 5
L@ ANA2 - 3
Lvs VEG1 - 2
Wvs VEG3 - 0

Previous Season Games

CHI logoCHI

W@ OTT4 - 3
W@ MTL4 - 3
Lvs WPG4 - 5
W@ BOS5 - 2
L@ PIT0 - 5
Wvs PIT3 - 1
L@ WAS3 - 5
Lvs COL2 - 3
Lvs UTA2 - 5
Lvs VEG3 - 5
Lvs NJ3 - 5
Wvs PHI7 - 4
L@ STL1 - 4
Lvs LA1 - 3
Lvs SEA2 - 6
L@ VAN2 - 6
L@ SJ2 - 4
L@ COL0 - 3
L@ NAS2 - 3
Wvs UTA4 - 3
Lvs OTT3 - 4
Wvs LA5 - 1
W@ ANA6 - 3
L@ VEG5 - 7
L@ UTA1 - 2
Lvs TOR2 - 5
L@ CBJ1 - 5
L@ STL5 - 6
Wvs NAS6 - 2
Lvs EDM3 - 4
L@ FLA1 - 5
L@ CAR2 - 3
W@ TB4 - 1
Lvs MIN2 - 4
Lvs TB3 - 4
Lvs CAR3 - 4
Wvs VEG5 - 3
L@ NAS2 - 3
Lvs CGY2 - 5
Lvs EDM3 - 4
L@ DET3 - 5
Wvs COL3 - 1
Lvs NYR2 - 6
Wvs MTL4 - 2
Lvs STL2 - 6
Lvs DAL1 - 5
L@ BUF2 - 6
L@ MIN3 - 4
L@ CGY4 - 6
Wvs SEA3 - 1
Wvs WAS3 - 2
Wvs NYI5 - 3
L@ NJ1 - 4
L@ NYI4 - 5
W@ NYR2 - 1
Lvs WPG2 - 4
Lvs BOS2 - 4
L@ TOR1 - 4
Lvs CBJ3 - 6
L@ MIN2 - 3
Wvs DAL6 - 2
L@ PHI2 - 3
Wvs FLA3 - 1
Lvs ANA2 - 3
L@ VAN1 - 4
L@ SEA1 - 3
Wvs MIN2 - 1
L@ DAL1 - 3
Lvs DET1 - 4
W@ ANA4 - 2
W@ LA4 - 3
L@ SJ2 - 3
W@ COL5 - 2
L@ DAL2 - 4
Lvs NAS2 - 3
Lvs VAN3 - 6
Lvs BUF2 - 4
Wvs SJ4 - 2
L@ CGY1 - 3
W@ EDM5 - 2
L@ WPG1 - 2
L@ UTA2 - 5
Wvs STL6 - 2
Lvs MIN1 - 6
L@ MIN2 - 7
L@ STL2 - 3
L@ DET0 - 2
Lvs DET2 - 4

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Lvs EDM0 - 3
L@ VAN1 - 2
L@ CGY2 - 5
L@ EDM2 - 4
L@ MIN7 - 8
Lvs CGY2 - 3
Lvs SEA1 - 5
Lvs EDM2 - 3
L@ ANA3 - 4
L@ LA1 - 8
Lvs NYR1 - 6
Wvs TOR6 - 5
Wvs BOS3 - 1
Lvs CAR1 - 3
Lvs WAS1 - 5
Wvs CHI4 - 2
Lvs NAS2 - 3
Lvs NYI2 - 4
L@ COL3 - 7
W@ BUF6 - 2
W@ TOR3 - 2
L@ OTT3 - 5
L@ MTL3 - 4
L@ WPG1 - 2
L@ CGY2 - 3
Lvs DAL3 - 8
Lvs VAN1 - 2
Lvs MTL3 - 4
L@ SEA2 - 6
Wvs PIT2 - 1
Lvs FLA2 - 7
Lvs NAS5 - 6
L@ NAS5 - 7
L@ BOS3 - 6
L@ NYI1 - 4
L@ CBJ1 - 4
W@ DET6 - 3
Lvs MIN1 - 3
L@ UTA1 - 2
Lvs VEG2 - 4
Wvs NJ3 - 2
Wvs TB2 - 1
Lvs PHI0 - 4
Lvs CGY1 - 3
Lvs VEG3 - 6
L@ VAN3 - 4
L@ EDM2 - 3
Lvs COL2 - 4
Lvs WPG3 - 4
Lvs UTA3 - 4
W@ STL4 - 3
L@ CAR2 - 3
L@ FLA1 - 3
L@ TB1 - 8
W@ WAS2 - 1
W@ SEA4 - 2
Wvs SEA8 - 5
Lvs OTT3 - 4
Wvs LA7 - 2
Lvs BUF2 - 4
L@ STL2 - 3
L@ DAL2 - 5
Wvs DET5 - 4
L@ PIT3 - 4
L@ NYR2 - 3
L@ PHI3 - 4
W@ NJ1 - 0
Lvs MIN2 - 5
Wvs CBJ2 - 1
Lvs VAN2 - 3
Wvs CHI3 - 2
Wvs LA4 - 2
W@ UTA5 - 4
L@ VEG3 - 7
L@ LA2 - 3
L@ ANA1 - 3
Lvs COL1 - 4
L@ WPG3 - 8
L@ CHI2 - 4
L@ DAL2 - 3
Lvs ANA0 - 2
Lvs STL4 - 5
W@ VEG6 - 5
Lvs ANA2 - 3
Lvs UTA1 - 3
W@ ANA3 - 2
Lvs ANA3 - 4
Lvs VEG2 - 4