Blackhawks Aim to End Losing Streak Against Sharks

Chicago hosts San Jose in Central Division matchup as both teams look to bounce back.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:11am

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a hockey game between the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks, with sharp planes of color and overlapping perspectives capturing the intensity of the competition.A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes Central Division matchup between the struggling Blackhawks and the road-tested Sharks.Chicago Today

The struggling Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost four games in a row, will host the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night in a Central Division clash. The Blackhawks have a 28-39-14 record overall and a -63 scoring differential, while the Sharks are 38-34-8 and have found more success on the road this season.

Why it matters

This game is an important one for both teams as they look to gain ground in their respective divisions. The Blackhawks are hoping to end their recent skid, while the Sharks will try to continue their solid road play against a struggling opponent.

The details

The Blackhawks have been led by Tyler Bertuzzi, who has 32 goals and 25 assists on the season. For the Sharks, Macklin Celebrini has been their top performer with 44 goals and 68 assists. In the previous matchup between these teams, the Sharks won 3-2.

  • The teams will meet for the third time this season on Wednesday, April 14, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. EDT.

The players

Tyler Bertuzzi

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who leads the team with 32 goals and 25 assists this season.

Macklin Celebrini

The top scorer for the San Jose Sharks with 44 goals and 68 assists.

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What they’re saying

“We need to find a way to turn this around and get back on track. These last few games have been tough, but we have to keep pushing forward.”

— Tyler Bertuzzi, Blackhawks Forward

What’s next

The Blackhawks and Sharks will meet again on April 16 in San Jose to complete the season series.

The takeaway

This game represents an important opportunity for both teams to gain ground in their respective divisions. The Blackhawks are hoping to end their recent skid, while the Sharks will try to continue their solid road play against a struggling opponent.