The Sharks are notably a team in transition having missed out on the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs for the past 3 seasons; however, in that 2018-19 season, they got as far as the Conference Finals. After guiding the United States to fifth place at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, David Quinn has taken the Head Coach role at San Jose. The team will be hoping that players like Logan Couture, Timo Meier, and Tomas Hertl can help them qualify for the playoffs once more.
2022-23 Player Roster
Head Coach
David Quinn (USA)
Goaltenders
#36 – Kaapo Kähkönen (FIN)
#47 – James Reimer (CAN)
Defensemen
#5 – Matt Benning (CAN)
#38 – Mario Ferraro (CAN)
#4 – Scott Harrington (CAN)
#65 – Erik Karlsson (SWE) “A”
#71 – Nikolai Knyzhov (RUS)
#24 – Jaycob Megna (USA)
#77 – Markus Nutivaara (FIN)
#51 – Radim Simek (CZE)
#44 – Marc-Édouard Vlasic (CAN)
Forwards
#94 – Alexander Barabanov (RUS)
#13 – Nick Bonino (USA) “A”
#39 – Logan Couture (CAN) “C”
#41 – Jonah Gadjovich (CAN)
#73 – Noah Gregor (CAN)
#48 – Tomas Hertl (CZE) “A”
#11 – Luke Kunin (USA)
#62 – Kevin Labanc (USA)
#23 – Oskar Lindblom (SWE)
#16 – Steven Lorentz (CAN)
#28 – Timo Meier (SUI)
#83 – Matt Nieto (USA)
#7 – Nico Sturm (GER)
#53 – C.J. Suess (USA)
#10 – Yevgeni Svechnikov (RUS)
* “C” = Captain / “A” = Alternate Captains
2022-23 Schedule
This season San Jose Sharks have already played NHL Global Series, NHL Preseason, and NHL Regular Season games. Their first game of the regular season was against the Carolina Hurricanes on 14 October 2022. They will continue regular season games – 82 in total – until their last game of the regular season against the Edmonton Oilers on 13 April 2023 after which they may progress to the NHL Playoffs.
You can find the full 2022-23 San Jose Sharks schedule here.
2022-23 Rivals
During the regular season, the Sharks will play Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks, and Vegas Golden Knights in their own division, the Pacific Division. They will also play Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, and Winnipeg Jets from the other Western Conference division, the Central Division.
The Sharks have strong rivalries with the 2 other Californian NHL teams. With the Anaheim Ducks, they have had a rivalry since the Ducks were formed in 1993, a tension that was upped during the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs. They have 1 scheduled meet-up in the 2022-23 season:
With the Los Angeles Kings, there is also a Northern California v Southern California rivalry. They have 1 scheduled meet-up in the 2022-23 season:
2022-23 Playoffs and Finals
San Jose Sharks have reached the NHL playoffs 21 times in their history. They have never won the Stanley Cup.
The 2023 playoffs will begin after the regular season has finished in mid-April. Of the 32 regular season teams, 16 qualify with 8 from each conference (the top 3 teams from each division plus 2 conference teams with the next highest points). There are 4 rounds of best-of-7 series: first round with 16 teams in 8 x best-of-7 series; second round with 8 teams in 4 x best-of-7 series; Conference Finals with 4 teams in 2 x best-of-7 series; and the Stanley Cup Finals with 2 teams in 1 x best-of-7 series to determine who lifts the Stanley Cup.
2022-23 Tickets & Prices
The home rink of the San Jose Sharks is SAP Center. The arena has a seated capacity of just over 17,500 for hockey games. Adult ticket prices including fees start from as low as USD $12 for basic tickets to $12,304 for the most premium tickets. The average adult ticket starts at $36.
Standard Tickets
At the SAP Center, there are 2 main tiers of standard seating offering tickets with varying views of the action and at different price ranges. From closest to the ice to furthest away, they are:
- Lower (Section 100) - typically the most expensive standard seating at the arena
- Upper (Section 200) - further from the action as it is situated above the Lower (Section 100) level but offers some of the cheapest seats in the arena
Premium, Hospitality & VIP Tickets
- Chairman's Lounge - also known as the BMW Lounge and offers access to an exclusive club with top-quality service, a semi-private entrance, catering, as well as access to the front 3 rows of Lower (Section 100) level seats
- Concourse Suite - suites located between the Lower (Section 100) and Upper (Section 200) levels
- Penthouse Loft Suite - suites located on the top floor of the arena above the Upper (Section 200) level
- Pacific Suite - located at one end of the Penthouse Loft Suite level and includes VIP access, premium food and drink options, and more
How to Get Cheap Tickets
Tickets for Sharks games are dynamic and can vary depending on numerous factors such as who they’re playing, the day of the week (weekends are usually more expensive), and the stage of the league. Prices for the same game can also change over time and between sellers. In some cases, there are last-minute bargains to be found for less in-demand games, however, by waiting you risk prices going up or tickets selling out. Koobit compares prices from primary and secondary sellers to help you find the right tickets for you at the best price.
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at the arena’s box office or online. Buying tickets online is generally more convenient because they allow you to view many ticket options, compare costs, and ensure that you get the ideal seat to suit your requirements.
How to Get to a Game
SAP Center is close to several lots and garages that offer pre-bookable car parking spaces and is also easily accessible on public transport. Visit the SAP Center parking & travel page for more information. For event-specific information including away games, click through to an event and view the Travel & Parking section.
2022-23 Merchandise & Apparel
If you want to look the part when attending a San Jose Sharks game, Fanatics sells official Sharks merchandise, offering everything from team sweaters to branded caps.
To stay up to date with the latest schedule and ticketing information for this season and beyond, visit the San Jose Sharks page.