Oilers Vs Sharks: Pre-Game Report, Prediction, Picks & How to Watch

Emerson Raymont

Published: February 28, 2026 4:09 PM ET

The upcoming oilers vs sharks matchup has the Edmonton Oilers closing out a three-game California road trip with a matinee at SAP Center. Edmonton arrives off an 8-1 victory in Los Angeles and sits in the Western Conference with 66 points, while San Jose is listed with 58 points. With Pacific Division positioning in focus, the game carries divisional importance for both clubs.

Oilers Vs Sharks Pre-Game Report

Edmonton’s recent romp featured an 8-1 win in which multiple players contributed to a lopsided result. The Oilers opened the scoring early, and the offense was balanced: one player reached the 100-point plateau for the season during the victory. The team produced multi-point nights across the lineup, and power-play markers extended the margin late. Coaching remarks framed the win as a needed response after a loss the night before in Anaheim, emphasizing the importance of bouncing back in tight divisional play. The matchup at SAP Center is presented as a pivotal Pacific Division battle as the Oilers try to carry momentum from their high-scoring showing into the matinee meeting with San Jose.

Oilers vs Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds

Betting guidance included a clear lean: the top single selection listed is Connor McDavid Over 1. 5 points (-130). The captain had multiple points in the most recent game and is noted as the league leader in scoring, with recent form that included a high point total at the most recent international break. Another forward delivered a four-point performance in the same 8-1 game and has been productive in recent outings as well.

Primary pick: Connor McDavid Over 1. 5 points (-130).
Player trends: McDavid has recorded multiple-point games in a significant portion of recent contests; a teammate has posted Over 1. 5 points in several of his last outings.
Team context: San Jose ranks near the bottom in goals allowed per game (3. 50) and has surrendered 4. 20 goals per game during its current five-game losing streak. Edmonton has posted favorable recent results against San Jose, including a multi-game winning run in the matchup.
Game trends: the Over has been frequent in Edmonton’s recent slate and has also been common in San Jose’s recent home dates.

These picks and trends reflect the matchup dynamics entering the game; stated odds can change and bettors should confirm current pricing before placing wagers.

How to watch Oilers vs. Sharks: TV channel and streaming options for February 28

The contest at SAP Center is listed with a 4 p. m. ET scheduled start on February 28. Alternative broadcast information also shows a regional television window in the Mountain Time listings at 8: 30 p. m. MT; viewing times and platform availability may vary by market. Radio coverage is noted to be available through the team’s radio network, and a team subscription service is mentioned as offering additional live and behind-the-scenes content for subscribers.

Because published schedules show differing time notations across platforms, confirm the local start time for the matinee and your platform’s access rules before the game. All viewing windows are subject to change.

Note: Details above are drawn from the latest available pre-game information and listed viewing guides; specifics may evolve as game time approaches.