Boston Bruins vs San Jose Sharks: preview, form and head-to-head

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San Jose Sharks host Boston Bruins (NHL) on October 14, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: San Jose Sharks, 3-2 in the last 5 games against 2-3 for Boston Bruins.

Matchup to watch: Boston Bruins’ attack (index 72) against San Jose Sharks’ defence (index 128).

Matchup to watch: San Jose Sharks’ attack (index 96) against Boston Bruins’ defence (index 88).

Recent form: last 5

Boston Bruins: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 10 goals scored and 15 conceded.

Boston Bruins
Oct 5, 2026vs Ottawa SenatorsL1–4
Oct 4, 2026at Minnesota WildL1–4
Oct 3, 2026at Winnipeg JetsW4–3
Sep 30, 2026vs New York RangersW3–0
May 1, 2026 · last seasonvs Buffalo SabresL1–4

San Jose Sharks: 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5, with 17 goals scored and 18 conceded.

San Jose Sharks
Oct 6, 2026at Dallas StarsL0–5
Oct 4, 2026vs Los Angeles KingsW5–4
Oct 2, 2026vs Florida PanthersW4–3
Apr 17, 2026 · last seasonat Winnipeg JetsW6–1
Apr 16, 2026 · last seasonat Chicago BlackhawksL2–5

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 2 meetings on record, Boston Bruins won 0, San Jose Sharks won 2.

Mar 12, 2026 · last seasonBoston Bruins2–4San Jose Sharks
Nov 24, 2025 · last seasonSan Jose Sharks3–1Boston Bruins

Season so far

Boston Bruins are 14th of 32 on win rate after 4 games (2-2).

San Jose Sharks are 11th of 32 on win rate after 3 games (2-1).

#TeamPWLGoals
14Boston Bruins4229:11
11San Jose Sharks3219:12

Team season model

  • Boston Bruins attack index 72: 28% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Boston Bruins defence index 88: 12% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • Boston Bruins rate 13th of 32 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.
  • San Jose Sharks attack index 96: 4% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • San Jose Sharks defence index 128: 28% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • San Jose Sharks rate 26th of 32 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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