The push toward the NHL offseason continues as the San Jose Sharks hit the road to take on their Pacific Division rivals, the Anaheim Ducks, on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Whether you are a die-hard fan living in California or an out-of-market enthusiast trying to tune in, navigating modern NHL broadcasts can be confusing. Here is everything you need to know about watching tonight’s game.
Sharks vs. Ducks TV Channels, Streaming Options, and Regional Blackouts Explained
Puck drop for tonight’s game is officially scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT) at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
In the USA: If you live outside of the California regional markets, the game will be streamed exclusively on ESPN+. For local fans in the Anaheim market, the game will be broadcast on Victory+ and KCOP-13 (FOX 11 Plus). Sharks fans tuning in from Northern California can catch their local broadcast on NBC Sports California / NBC Sports Bay Area.
In Canada: Since this is an out-of-market matchup, Canadian viewers can watch the game via Sportsnet+ Premium or through their cable provider’s NHL Centre Ice package.
Regional Blackouts Explained: The NHL enforces blackout restrictions to protect local broadcast partners. If you live within the Ducks’ designated TV territory (Southern California) or the Sharks’ territory (Northern California), the game will be blacked out on the national out-of-market streamer, ESPN+. Instead, you are required to watch the game on your local regional sports network (NBC Sports for San Jose or Victory+/KCOP-13 for Anaheim).
2025-26 Team Records, Leading Scorers, and Recent Results
As we wind down the 2025-26 NHL season, the Anaheim Ducks currently sit third in the Pacific Division with a 41-32-5 record (87 points). However, they are in the midst of a brutal six-game losing streak, having most recently been shut out 5-0 by the Nashville Predators on April 7. The San Jose Sharks enter this matchup at 37-33-7 (81 points) and previously defeated these very Ducks in a thrilling 4-3 comeback win just last week on April 1.
Offensively, the Sharks are being entirely carried by phenom Macklin Celebrini, who leads the team with an astounding 108 points (42 goals, 66 assists). Meanwhile, the Ducks are led by Cutter Gauthier with 65 points (38 goals, 27 assists) and Leo Carlsson with 64 points.
Key injuries will play a factor tonight. The Ducks have been nursing an upper-body injury to their star scorer Cutter Gauthier, while bruising defenseman Radko Gudas has also been dealing with ailments that sidelined him in recent matchups.
As for the betting angle, the odds currently have Anaheim as the -166 moneyline favorite, with the Over/Under total set at 6.5 goals. Personally, I’m leaning towards the Over on this one. From my perspective, Anaheim’s defense has been bleeding goals during this losing streak, and anytime you put Macklin Celebrini on the ice right now, fireworks follow. Even though the Ducks are the favorites at home, I think the Sharks have all the momentum. Give me San Jose to cover the spread, with a final score prediction of 4-3 in favor of the Sharks.
If you need more help finding the San Jose Sharks on TV today, or if you want to look ahead at the Anaheim Ducks TV schedule as they prepare for the playoffs, we have you covered. Also, make sure to check out our updated breakdown of the NHL point leaders 2025-26 season, and don’t forget to register for our online hockey pool for cash prizes on my website before the playoffs officially begin!
