Seattle Kraken vs San Jose Sharks, Dec. 8, 2026
Seattle Kraken7-4-1, 15 pts- 9:00 PMCT
- 8:00 PMMT
- 7:00 PMPT
San Jose Sharks6-5-1, 13 ptsThe Seattle Kraken visit the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026. Puck drop is 10:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA. The Kraken arrive at 7-4-1 and the Sharks at 6-5-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8 | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Kraken vs Sharks Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Sharks play at SAP Center in San Jose.
| Matchup | Seattle Kraken at San Jose Sharks |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | NBC Sports BA |
| Venue | SAP Center, San Jose |
| Home team | San Jose Sharks (San Jose, United States) |
| Away team | Seattle Kraken |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Kraken vs Sharks Start?
The Kraken vs Sharks start time is 10:00 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026. That is 9:00 PM Central, 8:00 PM Mountain and 7:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 10:00 PM | |
| Central (CT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 7:00 PM | San Jose, Seattle |
| Atlantic (AT) | 11:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 11:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Kraken vs Sharks
Seattle Kraken at San Jose Sharks is on NBC Sports BA, with puck drop at 10:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the San Jose and Seattle markets.
Kraken vs Sharks in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Kraken and the Sharks meet 4 times in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21 | Seattle KrakenSEASan Jose SharksSJS | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Dec 8 | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled | ||
| Tue, Dec 22 | San Jose SharksSJSSeattle KrakenSEA | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled | |
| Sat, Jan 16 | San Jose SharksSJSSeattle KrakenSEA | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Kraken and Sharks
The Kraken are 7-4-1, 3rd in the Pacific Division with 15 points and a last-10 record of 6-3-1. The Sharks are 6-5-1, 4th in the Pacific with 13 points and 4-5-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 7-4-1 | 15 | 3-2-0 | 4-2-1 | 45 | 42 | L1 | 6-3-1 | LWWLOT | |
| 12 | 6-5-1 | 13 | 2-2-0 | 4-3-1 | 37 | 43 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWWLOT |
Next Game for the Kraken and the Sharks
Seattle Kraken
The Kraken next play vs Washington Capitals on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 10 |  Washington CapitalsWSHSeattle KrakenSEA | ESPN | Scheduled |
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks next play at Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET on TNT, truTV.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 9 | San Jose SharksSJS Los Angeles KingsLAK | TNT, truTV | Scheduled |
FAQ About Kraken vs Sharks
What time is Kraken vs Sharks on Dec. 8?
10:00 PM ET (9:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM MT, 7:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Kraken vs Sharks on?
The game is on NBC Sports BA. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Kraken vs Sharks being played?
At SAP Center in San Jose, home of the San Jose Sharks. The Seattle Kraken are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Kraken or the Sharks?
The Kraken. They are 7-4-1 with 15 points, against 6-5-1 and 13 points for the Sharks.
How many times do the Kraken and Sharks play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Kraken vs Sharks count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Kraken vs Sharks end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 12:30 AM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Kraken vs Sharks on national TV?
No. NBC Sports BA is a regional broadcast, shown in the San Jose and Seattle markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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