The San Jose Sharks (17-14-3) will attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they take on the Dallas Stars (22-7-5) at home on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our prediction for who will capture the victory in Thursday's game.
The Sharks have a 6-4-0 record in their last 10 contests. They have scored 34 goals while conceding 33 in that time. On the power play, 32 opportunities have resulted in seven goals (21.9% conversion rate).
Stars vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Stars 4, Sharks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-217)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars have finished 4-5-9 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 22-7-5.
- In the 14 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-1-3 record (good for 23 points).
- In the four games this season the Stars scored only one goal, they went 1-2-1 (three points).
- Dallas has taken seven points from the seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-2-3 record).
- The Stars have scored at least three goals 22 times, and are 19-2-1 in those games (to register 39 points).
- In the 11 games when Dallas has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 10-1-0 record (20 points).
- In the 14 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 10-3-1 (21 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents 20 times, and went 12-4-4 (28 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have posted a record of 8-3-11 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 17-14-3.
- San Jose has earned 20 points (9-4-2) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Sharks scored just one goal in six games and they lost every time.
- San Jose has earned five points (2-1-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Sharks have scored at least three goals in 21 games, earning 32 points from those contests.
- This season, San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 14 games and picked up 17 points with a record of 8-5-1.
- When outshooting its opponent, San Jose is 1-4-0 (two points) this season.
- The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Sharks finished 16-10-3 in those contests (35 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 3.29 | Goals Scored | 2.97 | 19th |
| 5th | 2.59 | Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 24th |
| 30th | 25.0 | Shots | 24.3 | 32nd |
| 14th | 27.8 | Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 32nd |
| 2nd | 31.43% | Power Play % | 18.49% | 18th |
| 10th | 82.41% | Penalty Kill % | 78.57% | 23rd |
Stars vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
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