Kiefer Sherwood put three shots on net in San Jose’s win over Vancouver, then managed one apiece in losses to Minnesota and Dallas. Simon Holmstrom picked up two points against New Jersey even though the Islanders lost. Those games show what each line asks of the player, even when the result goes your way.
If you’re backing San Jose, compare Sherwood’s shots in Sharks wins and Holmstrom’s scoring in Islanders losses. The table puts each split alongside all the games that player played for his club over the same stretch.
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| Player & prop | Odds | With this result | All games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiefer Sherwood Over 1.5 shots on goal 2025–26 and 2026–27 regular seasons |
−165 | 84.2% 16 of 19 SJ wins |
55.3% 26 of 47 appearances |
| Simon Holmstrom Under 0.5 points 2026–27 regular season |
+105 | 88.9% 8 of 9 NYI losses |
62.5% 10 of 16 appearances |
Kiefer Sherwood — Over 1.5 shots on goal
Sherwood reached two shots in 16 of 19 wins with San Jose across the two regular seasons. This season alone, he’s done it in five of seven Sharks wins. He finished with one shot against Florida and St. Louis in the two misses, so even the lower threshold leaves little margin at −165.
Simon Holmstrom — Under 0.5 points
Holmstrom went without a point in eight of nine Islanders losses this season. The New Jersey game was the only miss, and it was the most recent loss. The longer view is less favorable at 34 of 47 losses. At +105, the potential return is higher than on Sherwood’s over, but a single goal or assist ends the under.
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What to weigh with a San Jose win
If you expect Sherwood to get a couple of looks on net, his line gives you more Sharks wins to compare, though he’s cleared it less often this season. Holmstrom pays more at the listed prices, but New Jersey showed how quickly one point can change that line even in an Islanders loss. Check the live Islanders at Sharks matchup and our NHL coverage for the rest of the slate.
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