Detroit Red Wings vs San Jose Sharks Prediction (Oct 17, 2026)

Detroit Red Wings vs San Jose Sharks — Oct 17, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: Detroit Red Wings 44.6% • San Jose Sharks 55.4%

Expected goals: Detroit Red Wings 2.65 — San Jose Sharks 3.77 • Median total: 6.1