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Detroit Red Wings vs San Jose Sharks
NHLSat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
Detroit Red Wings host San Jose Sharks on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM (ET) at Little Caesars Arena in the NHL.
Detroit Red Wings have 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches.
San Jose Sharks have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
- Competition
- NHL
- Start time
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:00 PM (ET)
- Venue
- Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
- Where to watch
- ESPN+, NBC Sports BA, DSN (In the United States · ESPN)
Preview in numbers
- Start time in the United States is 7:00 PM (ET) on Saturday October 17, 2026, live on ESPN+, NBC Sports BA, DSN (ESPN).
- Detroit Red Wings have gone 3 without a win.
- San Jose Sharks have 3 wins and 2 defeats from their last 5.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
Last 5 games
Detroit Red Wings
San Jose Sharks
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rangers | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 |  Bruins | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 |  Hurricanes | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 4 |  Capitals | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 |  Senators | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 6 |  Lightning | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 7 |  Panthers | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 |  Penguins | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 9 |  Maple Leafs | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 |  Blue Jackets | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |  Islanders | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 |  Devils | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 |  Sabres | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 |  Canadiens | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 15 |  Red Wings | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 16 |  Flyers | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Western Conference
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