Games / NHL / Dec 8, 2026

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

The Seattle Kraken (9-6-1) visit the San Jose Sharks (8-11-1) on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET, at SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA. TV: NBC Sports BA, KONG, Prime Video (Local). Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for San Jose Sharks vs Seattle Kraken.

NHLTuesday, December 8, 2026

Seattle Kraken9-6-1

10:00 PM ETDec 8, 2026

San Jose Sharks8-11-1

DateDec 8, 2026

Time10:00 PM ET

VenueSAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA

TVNBC Sports BA, KONG, Prime Video (Local)

Team comparison

Seattle KrakenSan Jose Sharks

Goals per game

3.6

2.5

Goals allowed per game

3.6

3.5

9-6-1Record8-11-1

4th in Pacific DivisionStanding5th in Pacific Division

4-4Road record / home record4-5

LWLWLLast 5WLLLL

L1StreakW1

Team stats

Seattle KrakenSan Jose Sharks

Goals Against Average

3.56

3.50

Shots Against per Game

30.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

65.1

76.4

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.44

2.45

Shots per Game

25.6

27.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

22.6

20.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

158

219

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

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

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

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

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

Seattle Kraken
Schedule, roster and stats

San Jose Sharks
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks?

The game is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET at SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA.

How can I watch Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks?

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

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

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

Who is injured for Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks?

Listed out or doubtful: Seattle Kraken: Nikke Kokko, Curtis Douglas, Jared McCann, Jacob Melanson. 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 Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks played?

SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA.

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