The Sharks are set to host the Penguins at SAP Center on Wednesday night. Both of these teams have struggled in the early going of the 2026-27 campaign. Pittsburgh's 14 points are tied for the fewest in the Eastern Conference, while San Jose has 17 points through 20 games and has lost six of its last seven games. However, the Sharks were able to snap their five-game losing skid with a 3-2 shootout win over the Islanders on Monday night.
The Sharks have struggled to score goals on a consistent basis this season, but the good news is that they are about to face a Penguins team that ranks 28th in the NHL by allowing 3.56 goals per game. Macklin Celebrini is firing on all cylinders, and while the supporting cast around him hasn't set the world on fire, the chances have been there. San Jose's offensive attack should be able to have a strong night. The Sharks also have home ice advantage in this one, which is important when playing the Penguins. Pittsburgh is just 2-7-1 on the road this season, and this will be their third straight road game. Playing on home ice with some new confidence, look for the Sharks to find the win column here.
Penguins vs Sharks prediction: Sharks ML (+110) available at time of publishing. Playable to +105.
