Martin Necas and Will Smith will be leading the way for the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks, respectively, when the two teams play on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Ball Arena, beginning at 9 p.m. ET. Here's everything you need to know to know about the Avalanche-Sharks game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Avalanche vs. Sharks Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche | -1.5 | -115 | -105 | 6.5 | -118 | -102 | -278 | +225 |
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Avalanche vs. Sharks Prediction
ATS Pick: Avalanche (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Avalanche 5 - Sharks 1
Avalanche vs. Sharks Betting Insights
- Colorado and its opponent have combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 25 of 54 games this season.
- San Jose and its opponent have combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 28 of 54 games this season.
- These two teams rack up 6.9 goals per match between them, 0.4 more than this game's over/under.
- These teams allow 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.6 fewer than this game's total.
- In terms of goals scored, the Avalanche are first in the league, and the Sharks are 19th.
- This match features the league's 27th-ranked (Sharks) and top-ranked (Avalanche) teams in terms of defense.
Avalanche Stats
- The Avalanche's 207 total goals (3.8 per game on 6.7 assists per contest) lead the NHL.
- Colorado has given up 131 total goals (just 2.4 per game), the fewest in NHL action.
- They have a league-leading goal differential at +76.
- The 27 power-play goals Colorado has scored this season rank 23rd in the NHL (on 176 chances).
- The Avalanche are 31st in the league with a 15.34% power-play conversion rate.
- Colorado has scored one shorthanded goal this season.
Avalanche Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 54 | 40 | 51 | 91 | 115 | 14 | 50.7% |
| Martin Necas | 52 | 22 | 39 | 61 | 87 | 15 | 45% |
| Cale Makar | 54 | 15 | 41 | 56 | 59 | 32 | - |
| Brock Nelson | 54 | 28 | 20 | 48 | 44 | 14 | 49.5% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 54 | 17 | 22 | 39 | 36 | 11 | 20% |
Avalanche Player Props
Sharks Stats
- The Sharks have 167 goals this season (3.1 per game), 19th in the league.
- San Jose has allowed 188 total goals this season (3.5 per game), ranking 27th in the league.
- They have the 25th-ranked goal differential in the league at -21.
- With 38 power-play goals (on 187 chances), San Jose is eighth-best in the NHL.
- The Sharks' power-play percentage (20.32) puts them 16th in the league.
- This season, San Jose has two shorthanded goals (25th in league).
Sharks Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 54 | 28 | 53 | 81 | 87 | 32 | 49.5% |
| Will Smith | 41 | 17 | 22 | 39 | 39 | 8 | 25.7% |
| Alexander Wennberg | 54 | 10 | 26 | 36 | 42 | 24 | 44.8% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 54 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 36 | 14 | 22.2% |
| William Eklund | 50 | 11 | 23 | 34 | 50 | 14 | 7.7% |
Sharks Player Props
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