New York Rangers v San Jose Sharks: everything you need to know
New York Rangers meet San Jose Sharks at Madison Square Garden, Friday 11:00am (NHL). New York Rangers have won 22 of the 37 meetings with San Jose Sharks since 1999.
The big picture
New York Rangers come in 10th on the ladder; San Jose Sharks are 29th. New York Rangers have the higher position to protect.
New York Rangers are 9–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3 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 Rangers have won two of their last five and most recently beat Philadelphia Flyers 3–2.
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 1999: New York Rangers 22, San Jose Sharks 14, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), San Jose Sharks won 3–1 at SAP Center at San Jose.
Biggest margin between these two: San Jose Sharks by 7 goals in 2013-14 (9–2).
Players to watch
For New York Rangers, watch Alexis Lafreniere (9 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Oliver Bjorkstrand (6 goals, 3 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 Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers have won 15 of their last 24 at Madison Square Garden.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Rangers go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
