The New York Islanders (2-3) host the San Jose Sharks (0-3-2, losers of five straight) at UBS Arena. The contest on Tuesday, Oct. 21 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our pick for which squad will secure the win in Tuesday's hockey action.
Islanders vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final result of Islanders 5, Sharks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-226)
- Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 7.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Islanders (-1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- New York is 1-1-0 (two points) in its two games decided by one goal.
- New York has lost both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Islanders have scored at least three goals in three games (2-1-0, four points).
- In the lone game when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won (two points).
- When it has outshot its opponent, New York is winless (0-3-0).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents twice, and won both times (four points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a 0-3-2 record this season and are -2-2 in matchups that have required overtime.
- This season the Sharks scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- The Sharks have scored at least three goals three times, posting two total points across those games.
- San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in one game this season and lost in overtime.
- When it outshoots its opponent, San Jose is winless (0-1-0) this season.
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents four times this season, and earned just two points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.2 | Goals Scored | 2.6 | 26th |
| 28th | 3.8 | Goals Allowed | 5 | 31st |
| 6th | 31.2 | Shots | 23 | 31st |
| 24th | 29.8 | Shots Allowed | 35.6 | 32nd |
| 21st | 15.79% | Power Play % | 27.78% | 5th |
| 28th | 68.75% | Penalty Kill % | 75% | 20th |
Islanders vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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