Games / NHL / Apr 8, 2027

Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) visit the San Jose Sharks (8-11-1) on Thursday, April 8, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET, at SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA. TV: NBC Sports BA, MINNHL. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for San Jose Sharks vs Minnesota Wild.

NHLThursday, April 8, 2027

Minnesota Wild13-3-4

10:00 PM ETApr 8, 2027

San Jose Sharks8-11-1

DateApr 8, 2027

Time10:00 PM ET

VenueSAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA

TVNBC Sports BA, MINNHL

Team comparison

Minnesota WildSan Jose Sharks

Goals per game

3.3

2.5

Goals allowed per game

2.2

3.5

13-3-4Record8-11-1

1st in Central DivisionStanding5th in Pacific Division

8-5Road record / home record4-5

WLWWWLast 5WLLLL

W1StreakW1

Team stats

Minnesota WildSan Jose Sharks

Goals Against Average

2.20

3.50

Shots Against per Game

25.8

30.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

79.0

76.4

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.25

2.45

Shots per Game

29.4

27.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

27.1

20.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

176

219

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Minnesota Wild

Brock Faber D · Skull - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Filip Gustavsson G · Hip - Surgery

Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks

Igor Chernyshov LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Quentin Musty LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Kyle Keyser G · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Minnesota WildWLWWW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensW 2-1

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay LightningL 3-4

Nov 6, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 4-1

Nov 3, 2026 · at Philadelphia FlyersW 4-2

Nov 1, 2026 · at Washington CapitalsW 5-1

San Jose SharksWLLLL

Nov 9, 2026 · vs New York IslandersW 3-2

Nov 7, 2026 · at Dallas StarsL 3-4

Nov 6, 2026 · at Minnesota WildL 1-4

Nov 4, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsL 2-7

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Calgary FlamesL 1-2

Season series

MIN leads series 1-0

Apr 8, 2027MIN 0, SJ 0

Nov 23, 2026MIN 0, SJ 0

Nov 6, 2026SJ 1, MIN 4

Team pages

Minnesota Wild
Schedule, roster and stats

San Jose Sharks
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks?

The game is on Thursday, April 8, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET at SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA.

How can I watch Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks?

TV: NBC Sports BA, MINNHL.

What are the records of the Minnesota Wild and San Jose Sharks?

Minnesota Wild: 13-3-4. San Jose Sharks: 8-11-1.

Who is injured for Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks?

Listed out or doubtful: Minnesota Wild: Brock Faber, Filip Gustavsson. San Jose Sharks: Igor Chernyshov, Quentin Musty, Kyle Keyser. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks played?

SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA.

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