Oilers Set to Test Waters Against Sharks at SAP Center

As the Edmonton Oilers prepare to face off against the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of strong performances. The Oilers have shown a remarkable ability to rally in the third period, as evidenced by their last game against the New York Rangers where they scored all four of their goals in the final period, securing a 4-3 victory.

The Oilers' offense has been firing on all cylinders, with a shooting percentage of 14 percent in that game and an impressive 16 percent in their prior match against the New Jersey Devils, where they netted six goals. Their powerplay opportunities haven't been as fruitful lately though; despite having two chances in each of these games, they failed to convert them into goals.

Defensively, Edmonton has been solid with goaltending saving every shot faced during powerplays across both games and maintaining a save percentage of 100 percent at even strength. This defensive reliability will be crucial when facing a Sharks team that will be looking to capitalize on home advantage.

Faceoffs have seen mixed results for Edmonton; while they dominated with a win percentage of 59 percent against New York Rangers, it was lower at 47 percent versus Devils. Maintaining control from faceoffs could be key in establishing dominance early on.

The upcoming match promises excitement and is set for December 29th at SAP Center in San Jose. Fans can catch all the action live on NBCS-CA or stream it through ESPN+ starting from 03:30 AM UTC. With both teams looking to assert themselves before heading into the new year, this clash is not one to miss!