The San Jose Sharks (17-15-3) take on the Seattle Kraken (12-14-6) during Saturday's NHL slate, starting at 10 p.m. ET at SAP Center at San Jose and broadcast on ESPN+. The Sharks rank eighth while the Kraken are 15th in the Western Conference.
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Sharks vs. Kraken: Dec. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.97 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 25th |
| Shots | 24.7 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 18.03% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.88% | 23rd |
Kraken's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.47 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 17th |
| Shots | 25.6 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 19.19% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 68.48% | 32nd |
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Sharks vs. Kraken Top Players
Sharks
- With 18 goals and 35 assists this season, Macklin Celebrini is one of San Jose's top contributors (53 points).
- Will Smith is another of San Jose's important contributors currently with 29 total points (12 goals and 17 assists) to his name.
- With 23 points through 35 games (10 goals and 13 assists), Tyler Toffoli has been an important part of San Jose's offensive efforts this season.
- As San Jose's top goalie, Yaroslav Askarov has recorded 12 wins and 8 losses this season while giving up 63 goals with 576 saves.
Kraken
- Jordan Eberle's 10 goals and 10 assists in 32 games for Seattle add up to 20 total points on the season.
- Vince Dunn is a key piece of the offense for Seattle with 19 total points this season. He has scored five goals and added 14 assists in 32 games.
- Chandler Stephenson is a crucial player on offense for Seattle with eight goals and 11 assists.
- Joey Daccord is 8-9-4 this season, collecting 502 saves and allowing 58 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .896 save percentage (38th in the league).
Sharks vs. Kraken Injury Report
Sharks
Vincent Desharnais: Out (Upper Body),
Philipp Kurashev: Out (Upper Body),
Will Smith: Out (Undisclosed)
Kraken
Jared McCann: Out (Lower Body),
Matt Murray: Out (Lower Body),
Jaden Schwartz: Out (Lower Body),
Brandon Montour: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Berkly Catton: Out (Upper Body)
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Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2025 | Penguins | W 6-5 | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Flames | W 6-3 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Stars | L 5-3 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2025 | Sabres | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Avalanche | L 5-3 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Flames | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |