It may not be a matchup between two of the league’s best teams, but the San Jose Sharks and Seattle Kraken get the honor of the national ESPN broadcast on Thursday night. The Sharks can barely buy a win recently,

Six weeks after he suffered a fractured cheekbone, goalie Vitek Vanecek appears to be getting close to a return as he’s been skating with the Sharks in recent days and, per coach Ryan Warsofsky, is now considered day-to-day,

Analyzing Thursday’s San Jose Sharks at Seattle Kraken odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Take the San Jose Sharks moneyline for tonight's best bet against the Seattle Kraken who have been struggling at home.

San Jose Sharks (14-29-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (16-22-7, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST Predators -347, Sharks +272; over/under is 6 ...

San Jose Sharks (14-27-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Islanders (17-20-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders look ...

BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks will look to break a four-game road slide when they visit the Seattle Kraken. Seattle has a 5-8-1 record in Pacific Division games and a 22-27-3 record overall. The Kraken have a 5-9-0 record when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent.

San Jose Sharks (14-28-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Boston Bruins (22-19-6, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Monday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the San Jose Sharks in a non-conference matchup. Boston has gone 13-7-3 at home and 22 ...

The Pacific Division is fun this season. A new leader in the Pacific Division has emerged, as the Edmonton Oilers have a 32-15-3 record with 67 points.

San Jose Sharks (14-28-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Boston Bruins (22-19-6, in the Atlantic Division) BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the San Jose Sharks in a non-conference matchup.

At the forefront of the Sharks’ rebuild is Macklin Celebrini, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. The 18-year-old center is having a Calder Trophy-type season; he leads all rookies in goals (16) and is second in points (36) in 41 games. Celebrini missed 12 games because of a lower-body injury sustained in his debut on Oct. 10.

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury and will not dress Thursday versus the Pacific Division rival San Jose Sharks, confirmed Kraken head coach Dan Bylsma.