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San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction (Oct 18, 2025)

San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins — Oct 18, 2025

Model last updated: Aug 26, 2026 09:31 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

Detailed NHL game prediction for San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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San Jose Sharks 27.8% Pittsburgh Penguins 72.2%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: San Jose Sharks 1.87 — Pittsburgh Penguins 3.11 • Median total: 6.0

Expected Goals Comparison

San Jose Sharks
2.94
xG/game (Season)
Pittsburgh Penguins
3.45
xG/game (Season)
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