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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. San Jose Sharks: Preview, Predictions and Picks for January 2, 2025

Updated on:
Jan 2, 2025 9:14 PM
The San Jose Sharks, struggling with a dismal 11-23-6 record, look to snap their losing streak as they host the Tampa Bay Lightning at the SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 10:30 PM. The Lightning, sitting comfortably with a 20-12-2 record, aim to capitalize on their 1-0 series lead against the Sharks. A win for the Sharks would be a much-needed turnaround, while the Lightning seek to continue their dominance.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs San Jose Sharks

Current Odds

TB
SJ
Over
6.5
-101
Under
6.5
+100
TB
-1.5
-106
SJ
+1.5
+100
TB
ML
-256
SJ
ML
+240

Lightning vs Sharks statistics

Stat Lightning Sharks
Goals For per Game 3.94 2.63
Goals Against Average 2.82 3.55
Shots per Game 28.0 27.3
Shots Against per Game 28.8 32.7
Power Play Goals 28 22
Power Play Goals Against 18 28
Short Handed Goals 7 2
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 300 353
Power Play Percentage 26.9 18.0
Penalty Kill Percentage 81.4 78.8

San Jose Sharks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/31/24 vs Philadelphia Flyers L 4-0
12/28/24 vs Calgary Flames L 3-1
12/27/24 vs Vegas Golden Knights L 6-3
12/23/24 @ Vancouver Canucks L 4-3
12/21/24 @ Edmonton Oilers L 3-2 OT

Tampa Bay Lightning recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/29/24 vs Montreal Canadiens L 5-2
12/28/24 vs New York Rangers W 6-2
12/23/24 @ Florida Panthers W 4-0
12/22/24 vs Florida Panthers L 4-2
12/19/24 vs St. Louis Blues W 3-1

San Jose Sharks injuries

  • Carl Grundstrom (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Jake Walman (D): Out
  • William Eklund (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Fabian Zetterlund (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Vitek Vanecek (G): Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Lightning injuries

  • Jake Guentzel (C): Day-To-Day
  • Michael Eyssimont (C): Day-To-Day
  • Conor Geekie (C): Day-To-Day
  • Zemgus Girgensons (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Anthony Cirelli (C): Day-To-Day

Lightning vs Sharks game info

Type Info
Venue SAP Center at San Jose
Location San Jose, CA
Puck drop Thu 10:30 PM

Lightning vs Sharks predictions

There's something electric about Brayden Point's current form, isn't there? With 23 goals under his belt, the guy has been nothing short of a nightmare for rival defenses. While he's deemed day-to-day, if he takes the ice, fans can expect him to dictate the pace. Of course, you can’t mention the Tampa Bay Lightning without bringing up Nikita Kucherov. How could you, when he’s the lynchpin with 37 assists and a staggering 54 points? Like Point, he’s also waiting on a fit note, but should he show up ready to play, Kucherov could be pivotal in nudging the game in Lightning's favor.

Shifting our gaze to the San Jose Sharks, where Tyler Toffoli stands as the goal maestro. What might he conjure this time? While his status is day-to-day, this center has an undeniable knack for sneaking past defensemen and lighting up the scoreboard. Then you've got Mikael Granlund, the ace when it comes to playing Santa with those 23 assists. Granlund, too, is in the day-to-day club, but if he’s in, expect some crafty setup plays aimed at disrupting the Lightning's strategy. His 34 points are no fluke, and with the Sharks eager to break their losing streak, he’ll be worth watching closely.

With both teams relying on key players who are touch-and-go, the matchup promises drama. Yet considering the numbers and their place in the standings, Tampa Bay Lightning carries the momentum into this clash. On paper and ice, the Lightning seem poised to zap through the Sharks' defenses, with a deeper roster and stronger recent performances. Betting odds favor them, which isn't surprising. However, sports are anything but predictable, and the Sharks, hungry for wins, could very well put up a fight to remember. What do you think, will the Lightning strike, or will the Sharks swim against the tide?

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