Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks, April 8, 2027
Minnesota Wild8-3-2, 18 pts- 8:30 PMCT
- 7:30 PMMT
- 6:30 PMPT
San Jose Sharks6-5-1, 13 ptsThe Minnesota Wild visit the San Jose Sharks on Thursday, April 8, 2027. Puck drop is 9:30 PM ET on NBC Sports BA. The Wild arrive at 8-3-2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 8 | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Wild vs Sharks Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Sharks play at SAP Center in San Jose.
| Matchup | Minnesota Wild at San Jose Sharks |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, April 8, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 9:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | NBC Sports BA |
| Venue | SAP Center, San Jose |
| Home team | San Jose Sharks (San Jose, United States) |
| Away team | Minnesota Wild |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Wild vs Sharks Start?
The Wild vs Sharks start time is 9:30 PM ET on Thursday, April 8, 2027. That is 8:30 PM Central, 7:30 PM Mountain and 6:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9:30 PM | |
| Central (CT) | 8:30 PM | Minnesota |
| Mountain (MT) | 7:30 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 6:30 PM | San Jose |
| Atlantic (AT) | 10:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 11:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Wild vs Sharks
Minnesota Wild at San Jose Sharks is on NBC Sports BA, with puck drop at 9:30 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 Minnesota markets.
Wild vs Sharks in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Wild and the Sharks meet 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6 | San Jose SharksSJSMinnesota WildMIN | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled | |
| Mon, Nov 23 | Minnesota WildMINSan Jose SharksSJS | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Apr 8 | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Wild and Sharks
The Wild are 8-3-2, 1st in the Central Division with 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 8-3-2 | 18 | 4-0-0 | 4-3-2 | 41 | 30 | W2 | 6-3-1 | WWLOTW | |
| 12 | 6-5-1 | 13 | 2-2-0 | 4-3-1 | 37 | 43 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWWLOT |
Next Game for the Wild and the Sharks
Minnesota Wild
The Wild next play at Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, April 10, 2027 at 3:00 PM ET on ABC.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 10 | Minnesota WildMIN Colorado AvalancheCOL | ABC | Scheduled |
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks next play vs Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, April 10, 2027 at 4:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 10 |  Anaheim DucksANASan Jose SharksSJS | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
FAQ About Wild vs Sharks
What time is Wild vs Sharks on April 8?
9:30 PM ET (8:30 PM CT, 7:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Wild 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 Wild vs Sharks being played?
At SAP Center in San Jose, home of the San Jose Sharks. The Minnesota Wild are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Wild or the Sharks?
The Wild. They are 8-3-2 with 18 points, against 6-5-1 and 13 points for the Sharks.
How many times do the Wild and Sharks play in 2026-27?
3 times. None has been played yet.
Does Wild 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 Wild vs Sharks end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 12:00 AM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Wild vs Sharks on national TV?
No. NBC Sports BA is a regional broadcast, shown in the San Jose and Minnesota markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)