New York Islanders chase sixth straight win over San Jose Sharks
New York Islanders meet San Jose Sharks at UBS Arena, Saturday 11:00am (NHL). New York Islanders have won the last five against San Jose Sharks.
The big picture
New York Islanders come in 17th on the ladder; San Jose Sharks are 29th. New York Islanders have the higher position to protect.
New York Islanders are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 2.9 against.
San Jose Sharks are 7–11 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.5 goals for and 3.6 against.
Form
New York Islanders have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Carolina Hurricanes 3–5.
San Jose Sharks have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Wild 1–4.
San Jose Sharks have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 37 times on our records since 2000: New York Islanders 18, San Jose Sharks 18, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), New York Islanders won 2–1 at SAP Center at San Jose.
New York Islanders have won the last five against San Jose Sharks.
Biggest margin between these two: New York Islanders by 5 goals in 2023-24 (7–2).
Players to watch
For New York Islanders, watch Bo Horvat (7 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Brayden Schenn (5 goals, 6 assists in 2026-27).
For San Jose Sharks, watch Macklin Celebrini (7 goals, 11 assists in 2026-27) and Will Smith (6 goals, 5 assists in 2026-27).
At UBS Arena
New York Islanders have won 10 of their last 21 at UBS Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Islanders go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
