Chicago Blackhawks vs San Jose Sharks predictions, Apr 15, 2026

Apr 13, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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On April 15, 2026, the Chicago Blackhawks will host the San Jose Sharks in what promises to be an intriguing NHL matchup at the United Center. Both teams are looking to reverse their recent fortunes, with each securing only one victory in their last five games. The Blackhawks have struggled to find their rhythm, especially at home, while the Sharks are seeking to build momentum on the road.

Chicago’s tactical structure emphasizes a fast-paced offense but has recently faltered against teams with solid defensive setups. Their ability to capitalize on power plays could be critical, as they look to harness home ice advantage. Conversely, San Jose’s strength lies in their counter-attacking play, which may exploit gaps in the Blackhawks’ defense if they can maintain discipline and press effectively.

Current bookmakers have set odds at 2.95 for a home win and 2.18 for an away victory, with model predictions showing a 33.1% chance of a Blackhawks win compared to 44.2% for the Sharks. The anticipated final score is 3:4, indicating a potentially high-scoring affair. While both teams have their strengths, the outcome remains uncertain, making this matchup one to monitor closely.

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Chicago
32.7%		 Draw
22.2%		 San Jose
45.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:4

Outrights of NHL San Jose Sharks: 0.06%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.97 4.37 2.15

Latest Results

11.04.26 Chicago Blackhawks – St. Louis Blues – 3:5
09.04.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Carolina Hurricanes – 2:7
06.04.26 San Jose Sharks – Chicago Blackhawks – 3:2
04.04.26 Seattle Kraken – Chicago Blackhawks – 2:4
02.04.26 Edmonton Oilers – Chicago Blackhawks – 3:1		 11.04.26 San Jose Sharks – Vancouver Canucks – 3:4 penalties
09.04.26 Anaheim Ducks – San Jose Sharks – 6:1
08.04.26 San Jose Sharks – Edmonton Oilers – 2:5
06.04.26 San Jose Sharks – Chicago Blackhawks – 3:2
04.04.26 San Jose Sharks – Nashville Predators – 3:6

Facts

  • A mid-table team and an outsider will play in this match (ranked 15 and 10).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 2.
  • Both teams are currently in poor form.
  • Chicago may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, San Jose has had a series of home games.
  • San Jose might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 67:69. (average 3.4:3.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Chicago won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 37:33. (average 3.7:3.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    06.04.26 San Jose Sharks – Chicago Blackhawks – 3:2
    02.02.26 Chicago Blackhawks – San Jose Sharks – 6:3
    13.03.25 San Jose Sharks – Chicago Blackhawks – 4:2
    31.10.24 San Jose Sharks – Chicago Blackhawks – 3:2
    17.10.24 Chicago Blackhawks – San Jose Sharks – 4:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche ✔ 79 46 6 11 16 295:201 115
    2 Dallas Stars ✔ 80 37 11 12 20 269:218 108
    3 Minnesota Wild ✔ 80 30 15 12 23 266:232 102
    4 Vegas Golden Knights ✔ 80 28 9 17 26 255:247 91
    5 Utah Mammoth ✔ 80 32 10 6 32 260:232 90
    6 Edmonton Oilers ✔ 80 31 9 10 30 275:266 90
    7 Anaheim Ducks 80 25 17 6 32 266:281 90
    8 Los Angeles Kings 79 21 13 19 26 216:237 87
    9 Nashville Predators 80 28 10 10 32 241:261 86
    10 San Jose Sharks 79 25 12 8 34 240:284 82
    11 Winnipeg Jets 79 28 7 12 32 225:243 82
    12 St. Louis Blues 79 30 4 12 33 213:247 80
    13 Seattle Kraken 79 26 8 11 34 222:252 79
    14 Calgary Flames 80 26 7 9 38 208:255 75
    15 Chicago Blackhawks 80 21 7 14 38 207:268 70
    16 Vancouver Canucks 80 15 9 8 48 211:307 56

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes ✔ 80 38 14 6 22 292:236 110
    2 Buffalo Sabres ✔ 80 41 8 8 23 280:236 106
    3 Montreal Canadiens ✔ 81 34 14 10 23 281:252 106
    4 Tampa Bay Lightning ✔ 80 40 9 6 25 284:224 104
    5 Boston Bruins ✔ 81 32 12 10 27 268:250 98
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins ✔ 81 34 7 16 24 288:261 98
    7 Ottawa Senators ✔ 81 37 6 11 27 275:245 97
    8 Philadelphia Flyers 80 26 15 12 27 243:239 94
    9 Washington Capitals 81 36 6 9 30 261:243 93
    10 Columbus Blue Jackets 81 28 12 12 29 252:251 92
    11 Detroit Red Wings 80 30 11 9 30 237:246 91
    12 New York Islanders 81 29 14 5 33 232:239 91
    13 New Jersey Devils 81 29 13 3 36 230:250 87
    14 Florida Panthers 80 30 8 4 38 240:273 80
    15 Toronto Maple Leafs 80 23 9 14 34 247:290 78
    16 New York Rangers 80 24 9 9 38 232:245 75

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 4 (21%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.63 (14.93%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 5.88 (14.3%)

    4. Dallas Stars: 11 (7.64%)

    5. Vegas Golden Knights: 12.5 (6.72%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 13 (6.46%)

    7. Minnesota Wild: 16.5 (5.09%)

    8. Buffalo Sabres: 17 (4.94%)

    9. Ottawa Senators: 19 (4.42%)

    10. Pittsburgh Penguins: 26 (3.23%)

    11. Montreal Canadiens: 27.5 (3.05%)

    12. Utah Mammoth: 36 (2.33%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 56 (1.5%)

    14. Boston Bruins: 61 (1.38%)

    15. Los Angeles Kings: 64 (1.31%)

    16. Philadelphia Flyers: 91 (0.92%)

    17. Washington Capitals: 251 (0.33%)

    18. Columbus Blue Jackets: 501 (0.17%)

    19. Nashville Predators: 501 (0.17%)

    20. San Jose Sharks: 1501 (0.06%)

    21. Winnipeg Jets: 1751 (0.05%)

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