San Jose Sharks vs Seattle Kraken, Dec. 22, 2026
San Jose Sharks6-5-1, 13 pts- 8:40 PMCT
- 7:40 PMMT
- 6:40 PMPT
Seattle Kraken7-4-1, 15 ptsThe San Jose Sharks visit the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026. Puck drop is 9:40 PM ET on NBC Sports BA. The Sharks arrive at 6-5-1 and the Kraken at 7-4-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22 | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Sharks vs Kraken Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Kraken play at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
| Matchup | San Jose Sharks at Seattle Kraken |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 9:40 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | NBC Sports BA |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle |
| Home team | Seattle Kraken (Seattle, United States) |
| Away team | San Jose Sharks |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Sharks vs Kraken Start?
The Sharks vs Kraken start time is 9:40 PM ET on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026. That is 8:40 PM Central, 7:40 PM Mountain and 6:40 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9:40 PM | |
| Central (CT) | 8:40 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 7:40 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 6:40 PM | Seattle, San Jose |
| Atlantic (AT) | 10:40 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 11:10 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Sharks vs Kraken
San Jose Sharks at Seattle Kraken is on NBC Sports BA, with puck drop at 9:40 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 Seattle and San Jose markets.
Sharks vs Kraken in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Sharks and the Kraken 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 | Seattle KrakenSEASan Jose SharksSJS | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled | |
| Tue, Dec 22 | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Jan 16 | San Jose SharksSJSSeattle KrakenSEA | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Sharks and Kraken
The Sharks are 6-5-1, 4th in the Pacific Division with 13 points and a last-10 record of 4-5-1. The Kraken are 7-4-1, 3rd in the Pacific with 15 points and 6-3-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 6-5-1 | 13 | 2-2-0 | 4-3-1 | 37 | 43 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWWLOT | |
| 12 | 7-4-1 | 15 | 3-2-0 | 4-2-1 | 45 | 42 | L1 | 6-3-1 | LWWLOT |
Next Game for the Sharks and the Kraken
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks next play vs Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 26 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGKSan Jose SharksSJS | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Seattle Kraken
The Kraken next play vs Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026 at 9:40 PM ET on NBC Sports Phil.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 29 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHISeattle KrakenSEA | NBC Sports Phil | Scheduled |
FAQ About Sharks vs Kraken
What time is Sharks vs Kraken on Dec. 22?
9:40 PM ET (8:40 PM CT, 7:40 PM MT, 6:40 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Sharks vs Kraken 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 Sharks vs Kraken being played?
At Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, home of the Seattle Kraken. The San Jose Sharks are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Sharks or the Kraken?
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 Sharks and Kraken play in 2026-27?
4 times. None has been played yet.
Does Sharks vs Kraken 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 Sharks vs Kraken end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 12:10 AM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Sharks vs Kraken on national TV?
No. NBC Sports BA is a regional broadcast, shown in the Seattle and San Jose markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.