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San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings prediction

October 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · SJS 6-5-1, DET 5-4-3

Model prediction

San Jose Sharks

40%

win chance · 2.78 xGoals

Detroit Red Wings

60%

win chance · 3.42 xGoals

Celly's model leans Detroit Red Wings (60%, including overtime and shootout). Projected score: SJS 2.8, DET 3.4, about 6.2 total goals.

Total: Under 6.5 at 53% (no market total yet, 6.5 used).

Starting goalies

SJS: Alex Nedeljkovic confirmed

DET: John Gibson confirmed

Starters are usually confirmed in the afternoon of game day.

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