Ottawa Senators vs San Jose Sharks, Oct. 31, 2026
Ottawa Senators8-4-0, 16 pts- 3:00 PMCT
- 2:00 PMMT
- 1:00 PMPT
San Jose Sharks6-5-1, 13 ptsThe Ottawa Senators visit the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Puck drop is 4:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA. The Senators arrive at 8-4-0 and the Sharks at 6-5-1. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Sharks lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31 | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Senators vs Sharks Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Sharks play at SAP Center in San Jose.
| Matchup | Ottawa Senators at San Jose Sharks |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 4:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | NBC Sports BA |
| Venue | SAP Center, San Jose |
| Home team | San Jose Sharks (San Jose, United States) |
| Away team | Ottawa Senators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Senators vs Sharks Start?
The Senators vs Sharks start time is 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. That is 3:00 PM Central, 2:00 PM Mountain and 1:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 4:00 PM | Ottawa |
| Central (CT) | 3:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 2:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 1:00 PM | San Jose |
| Atlantic (AT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 5:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Senators vs Sharks
Ottawa Senators at San Jose Sharks is on NBC Sports BA, with puck drop at 4:00 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 Ottawa markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Senators vs Sharks in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Senators and the Sharks meet twice in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Sharks lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | San Jose SharksSJS6Ottawa SenatorsOTT2 1-1, 3-0, 2-1 | NBC Sports BA | Final | |
| Sat, Oct 31 | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Senators and Sharks
The Senators are 8-4-0, 2nd in the Atlantic Division with 16 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. 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 | 8-4-0 | 16 | 5-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 38 | 34 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWLW | |
| 12 | 6-5-1 | 13 | 2-2-0 | 4-3-1 | 37 | 43 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWWLOT |
Next Game for the Senators and the Sharks
Ottawa Senators
The Senators next play at Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on Prime Video, KTTV.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1 | Ottawa SenatorsOTT Anaheim DucksANA | Prime Video, KTTV | Scheduled |
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks next play vs Calgary Flames on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2 |  Calgary FlamesCGYSan Jose SharksSJS | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
FAQ About Senators vs Sharks
What time is Senators vs Sharks on Oct. 31?
4:00 PM ET (3:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Senators 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 Senators vs Sharks being played?
At SAP Center in San Jose, home of the San Jose Sharks. The Ottawa Senators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Senators or the Sharks?
The Senators. They are 8-4-0 with 16 points, against 6-5-1 and 13 points for the Sharks.
How many times do the Senators and Sharks play in 2026-27?
Twice. 1 game has been played and the Sharks lead the season series 1-0.
Does Senators 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 Senators vs Sharks end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 6:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Senators vs Sharks on national TV?
No. NBC Sports BA is a regional broadcast, shown in the San Jose and Ottawa markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)