San Jose Sharks at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions
2026-10-17 • Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Red Wings vs San Jose Sharks @ 7:00 PM EDT
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
DET: 44.6%
SJS: 55.4%
Expected Goals
DET: 2.65
SJS: 3.77
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 45%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
DET
John Gibson - 29-22-4 | 0.901 SV% | 2.72 GAA
SJS
Yaroslav Askarov - 21-20-4 | 0.883 SV% | 3.63 GAA
| Stat | DET | SJS |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.893 | 0.896 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.862 | 0.862 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.909 | 0.875 |
| GAA | 2.97 | 3.36 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • DET at home vs SJS: 1-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | DET 4 - 2 SJS | DET | DET |
| 2025-11-02 | SJS 2 - 3 DET | DET | DET |
| 2025-01-14 | DET 3 - 6 SJS | SJS | DET |
| 2024-11-18 | SJS 5 - 4 DET | SJS | DET |
| 2024-01-02 | SJS 3 - 5 DET | DET | DET |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-10-17 at 7:00 PM EDT.
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