Blues Aim to Extend Winning Streak Against Sharks

St. Louis looks to build on recent victory over Maple Leafs as they visit San Jose on Monday night.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:53am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action of a hockey game, with players and the puck represented as fragmented, overlapping shapes in a vibrant color palette.The Blues and Sharks clash in a crucial late-season matchup, with both teams fighting for playoff positioning.San Jose Today

The St. Louis Blues (31-30-11) will travel to San Jose to take on the Sharks (33-31-7) at the SAP Center on Monday, March 30, 2026. The Blues are coming off a 5-1 win over the Maple Leafs in their last outing, while the Sharks defeated the Blue Jackets 3-2 in their previous game. Both teams are fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference as the regular season winds down.

Why it matters

This matchup between the Blues and Sharks features two teams jockeying for a postseason berth. The outcome could have significant implications on the Western Conference standings and each team's chances of making the playoffs.

The details

The Blues were dominant in their last game, scoring 5 goals on 38 shots against the Maple Leafs. St. Louis has struggled on the power play this season, converting on just 16.76% of their opportunities. In contrast, the Sharks have been more effective with the man advantage, scoring on 20.09% of their power play chances. San Jose has allowed the opposition 215 power play opportunities, killing them off at a 79.07% rate.

  • The game will take place on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  • The Blues last played on March 28, defeating the Maple Leafs 5-1.
  • The Sharks most recently played on March 29, winning 3-2 against the Blue Jackets.

The players

Joel Hofer

The Blues' starting goaltender, who has a 54-33-10 career record with a 2.65 goals against average and .909 save percentage.

Alex Nedeljkovic

The Sharks' starting goaltender, who has an 88-73-31 career record with a 3.15 goals against average and .902 save percentage.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same intensity and focus that led to our win over the Maple Leafs. The Sharks are a tough opponent, but we're confident we can come away with another victory.”

— Craig Berube, Head Coach, St. Louis Blues

“Our power play has been a strength for us this season, and we'll need to capitalize on our opportunities against a tough Blues team. Every game is crucial at this point in the season.”

— Bob Boughner, Head Coach, San Jose Sharks

What’s next

The outcome of this game could have a significant impact on the Western Conference playoff race, as both teams look to secure a postseason berth. The Blues and Sharks will meet again on April 5 in St. Louis for their final regular season matchup.

The takeaway

This game features two teams desperate for points as they jockey for position in the Western Conference. The Blues' recent offensive outburst and the Sharks' strong power play could make for an exciting and closely contested matchup.