Games / NHL / Dec 22, 2026

San Jose Sharks vs Seattle Kraken: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The San Jose Sharks (8-11-1) visit the Seattle Kraken (9-6-1) on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 9:40 PM ET, at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA. TV: NBC Sports BA, KONG, Prime Video (Local). Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks.

NHLTuesday, December 22, 2026

San Jose Sharks8-11-1

9:40 PM ETDec 22, 2026

Seattle Kraken9-6-1

DateDec 22, 2026

Time9:40 PM ET

VenueClimate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA

TVNBC Sports BA, KONG, Prime Video (Local)

Team comparison

San Jose SharksSeattle Kraken

Goals per game

2.5

3.6

Goals allowed per game

3.5

3.6

8-11-1Record9-6-1

5th in Pacific DivisionStanding4th in Pacific Division

4-7Road record / home record5-3

WLLLLLast 5LWLWL

W1StreakL1

Team stats

San Jose SharksSeattle Kraken

Goals Against Average

3.50

3.56

Shots Against per Game

30.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.4

65.1

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.45

3.44

Shots per Game

27.6

25.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.3

22.6

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

219

158

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

San Jose Sharks

Igor Chernyshov LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Quentin Musty LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Kyle Keyser G · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Seattle Kraken

Nikke Kokko G · Not Injury Related

Injured Reserve

Curtis Douglas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Jared McCann LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Jacob Melanson RW · Chest

Injured Reserve

Ryan Lindgren D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

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

Seattle KrakenLWLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York RangersL 3-4

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Calgary FlamesW 2-1

Oct 30, 2026 · at Calgary FlamesL 2-6

Oct 28, 2026 · vs Toronto Maple LeafsW 5-4

Oct 24, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5

Season series

Series starts 11/21

Jan 16, 2027SJ 0, SEA 0

Dec 22, 2026SJ 0, SEA 0

Dec 8, 2026SEA 0, SJ 0

Nov 21, 2026SEA 0, SJ 0

Team pages

San Jose Sharks
Schedule, roster and stats

Seattle Kraken
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is San Jose Sharks vs Seattle Kraken?

The game is on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 9:40 PM ET at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA.

How can I watch San Jose Sharks vs Seattle Kraken?

TV: NBC Sports BA, KONG, Prime Video (Local).

What are the records of the San Jose Sharks and Seattle Kraken?

San Jose Sharks: 8-11-1. Seattle Kraken: 9-6-1.

Who is injured for San Jose Sharks vs Seattle Kraken?

Listed out or doubtful: San Jose Sharks: Igor Chernyshov, Quentin Musty, Kyle Keyser. Seattle Kraken: Nikke Kokko, Curtis Douglas, Jared McCann, Jacob Melanson. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is San Jose Sharks vs Seattle Kraken played?

Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA.

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