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Sharks’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The San Jose Sharks have found themselves on the outside of the NHL’s playoff structure looking in since the 2018-19 season. The team that once had control of the Western Conference when Joe Thornton was the game’s premier playmaker, has struggled badly for six consecutive seasons.

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With wild card in sight, Sharks eye crucial contest vs. Predators

The San Jose Sharks are preparing for their biggest game of the season as they get set to host the Nashville Predators on Saturday night. San Jose (36-31-7, 79 points) holds the tiebreaker over Nashville (35-31-9, 79 points) as the two battle for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

Macklin Celebrini News / The Lead / April 3

Should Macklin Celebrini Win MVP if the Sharks Make the Playoffs?

Macklin Celebrini is having an outstanding season in only his second NHL year. The 19-year-old center is performing at a level that only hockey legends

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

Sharks in the driver’s seat as playoff push continues

The San Jose Sharks are winners of four straight and now find themselves in the driver’s seat when it comes to clinching a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

San Jose Sharks News / Field Level Media / April 3

Sharks handle Leafs, remain in thick of wild-card race

The San Jose Sharks ran their winning streak to four games and continued their push for a playoff spot with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Macklin Celebrini News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

Celebrini continues to show why he’s a serious Hart Trophy candidate

The year of the Macklin Celebrini breakout continued on Wednesday night as the second-year phenom willed the San Jose Sharks to a massive come-from-behind victory over the division-leading Anaheim Ducks that breathed new life into San Jose’s playoff hopes.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 2

In or out: Assessing which NHL teams will secure the final playoff spots

The NHL playoff race is coming down to the wire, with several teams in both the East and West battling for the last remaining spots.

Macklin Celebrini's historic achievements are following in Sidney Crosby's footsteps

Senators' brutal mistake leads to the fastest goal in Panthers history

Can the Senators trust their goaltending?

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

Macklin Celebrini News / Breakaway on SI / April 2

Sharks Keep Wild Card Dream Alive as Macklin Celebrini Delivers Again

The San Jose Sharks received another monster performance from their young superstar last night. Macklin Celebrini posted two goals and two assists against the Ducks at SAP Center, powering San Jose to a dramatic 4-3 comeback win and extending the team's winning streak to three games.

San Jose Sharks News / Field Level Media / April 2

Sharks ride string of late-game heroics into encounter vs. Leafs

The San Jose Sharks are making a habit of winning games with late goals. It doesn't matter to the Sharks how they are winning. They have high hopes that the next victory will come Thursday night when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Zack Ostapchuk News / 5 GOATs / April 2

Zack Ostapchuk, Jeffrey Viel produce massive fight in Ducks-Sharks

A massive fight between San Jose Sharks center Zack Ostapchuk and Anaheim Ducks left wing Jeffrey Viel broke out during Wednesday night’s game. With the Ducks leading 3-2 early in the third period, the players engaged in a knock down drag out brawl for around 10 seconds.

Ty Dellandrea News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1

San Jose Sharks Activate Ty Dellandrea

The San Jose Sharks announced that they’ve activated forward Ty Dellandrea from the injured reserve. Without a corresponding roster move, the Sharks will have 25 players on the active roster, 16 of whom are forwards.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 2

Celebrini's historic achievements are following in Crosby's footsteps

Macklin Celebrini's historic achievements are following in Sidney Crosby's footsteps

This week, Celebrini became just the sixth teenager in NHL history to pass 100 points in a season.

Celebrini continues to show why he’s a serious Hart Trophy candidate

Senators' brutal mistake leads to the fastest goal in Panthers history

'Disgusting': Keith Tkachuk slams Senators' toughness in dealing with injuries

In or out: Assessing which NHL teams will secure the final playoff spots

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

Laurent Brossoit News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30

Sharks Reassign Laurent Brossoit, Yaroslav Askarov To Return

Ahead of tonight’s game against St. Louis, the San Jose Sharks reassigned Laurent Brossoit to the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda. With this move in mind, it

Kiefer Sherwood News / The Hockey Writers / March 28

Sharks’ Kiefer Sherwood & Alex Wennberg Molded by Columbus Roots

The Columbus Blue Jackets continue their pursuit of the Stanley Cup Playoffs this weekend with a pair of home games at Nationwide Arena. One of the big showdowns is on Sunday when the Boston Bruins are in town.