San Jose Sharks v New York Rangers: what the numbers say
San Jose Sharks meet New York Rangers at SAP Center at San Jose, Sunday 2:00pm (NHL). New York Rangers have won 22 of the 37 meetings with San Jose Sharks since 1999.
The big picture
San Jose Sharks come in 29th on the ladder; New York Rangers are 13th. New York Rangers are the side higher up the table.
San Jose Sharks are 7–11 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.5 goals for and 3.6 against.
New York Rangers are 9–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3 goals for and 2.9 against.
Form
San Jose Sharks have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Wild 1–4.
New York Rangers have won two of their last five and most recently beat Philadelphia Flyers 3–2.
San Jose Sharks have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 37 times on our records since 1999: San Jose Sharks 14, New York Rangers 22, 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 San Jose Sharks, watch Macklin Celebrini (7 goals, 11 assists in 2026-27) and Will Smith (6 goals, 5 assists in 2026-27).
For New York Rangers, watch Alexis Lafreniere (9 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Oliver Bjorkstrand (6 goals, 3 assists in 2026-27).
At SAP Center at San Jose
San Jose Sharks have won 7 of their last 18 at SAP Center at San Jose.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Rangers have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
