The NHL slate on Saturday includes a game between the Edmonton Oilers (19-11-2) and the San Jose Sharks (11-19-5), starting at 4:00 PM ET at Rogers Place and broadcast on ESPN+. The Oilers are fifth in the Western Conference (40 points), and the Sharks are 14th in the Western Conference (27 points).
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Oilers vs. Sharks: Dec. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta
- Venue: Rogers Place
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Oilers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.28 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 12th |
| Shots | 32.3 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 22.22% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.03% | 26th |
Sharks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.74 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.49 | 28th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 32.4 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 17.86% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.63% | 20th |
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Oilers vs. Sharks Top Players
Oilers
- Leon Draisaitl is one of Edmonton's top contributors this season with 50 points. He has averaged 0.7 goals per game, shooting 24%.
- Having scored 15 goals and adding 30 assists, Connor McDavid is a strong contributor for Edmonton through 29 games.
- On 81 shots (for six goals) and 17 assists, Evan Bouchard has recorded 23 points this season.
- In 22 games played this season, Stuart Skinner (12-8-2) has given up 63 goals.
Sharks
- Mikael Granlund's 11 goals and 21 assists in 33 games for San Jose add up to 32 total points on the season.
- William Eklund has amassed 26 points this season, with six goals and 20 assists.
- San Jose's Jake Walman is among the leaders on the team with 24 total points (five goals and 19 assists).
- Alexandar Georgiev has an .874 save percentage (62nd in the league), with 443 total saves, allowing 64 goals (3.4 goals against average). He has put together a 9-9-0 record this season.
Oilers vs. Sharks Injury Report
Oilers
Evander Kane: Out (Abdomen),
Alec Regula: Out (Knee)
Sharks
Igor Chernyshov: Out (Shoulder),
Logan Couture: Out (Groin),
Marc-Edouard Vlasic: Out (Back),
Vitek Vanecek: Out (Head),
Klim Kostin: Out (Upper Body)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2024 | Golden Knights | W 6-3 | Home |
| 12/16/2024 | Panthers | L 6-5 | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Bruins | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/22/2024 | Senators | - | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Ducks | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Jets | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Avalanche | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Flames | - | Home |