The San Jose Sharks (25-21-3) host the New York Rangers (21-24-6) during Friday's NHL action, starting at 10 p.m. ET at SAP Center at San Jose and broadcast on ESPN+. The Sharks are ninth in the Western Conference (53 points), while the Rangers are 16th in the Eastern Conference (48 points).
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Sharks vs. Rangers: Jan. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.08 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.51 | 30th |
| Shots | 25.2 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.5 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 19.88% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.48% | 26th |
Rangers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.67 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.12 | 21st |
| Shots | 25.7 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 23.2% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80% | 14th |
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Sharks vs. Rangers Top Players
Sharks
- One of San Jose's top offensive options this season is Macklin Celebrini, who has recorded 72 points in 49 games.
- Alexander Wennberg is another of San Jose's important contributors currently with 34 total points (10 goals and 24 assists) to his name.
- Through 49 games, Tyler Toffoli has proven himself as a contributor for San Jose. He has 33 points (14 goals and 19 assists).
- In the 31 games Yaroslav Askarov has played this season, his save percentage is .890, 48th in the league.
Rangers
- Artemi Panarin's 56 points make him an important offensive option for New York. He has 19 goals and 37 assists in 50 games.
- Mika Zibanejad has scored 48 total points (0.9 per game) this campaign. He has 21 goals and 27 assists.
- Vincent Trocheck's 11 goals and 21 assists add up to 32 points this season.
- Igor Shesterkin is 17-12-4 this season, collecting 858 saves and allowing 82 goals (2.4 goals against average) with a .913 save percentage (eighth-best in the league).
Sharks vs. Rangers Injury Report
Sharks
Ty Dellandrea: Out (Lower Body),
Shakir Mukhamadullin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Philipp Kurashev: Out (Upper Body),
Kiefer Sherwood: Out (Upper Body)
Rangers
Igor Shesterkin: Out (Lower Body),
Adam Fox: Out (Lower Body),
Adam Edstrom: Out (Lower Body),
Conor Sheary: Out (Lower Body)
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Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Red Wings | L 4-2 | Away |
| 1/19/2026 | Panthers | W 4-1 | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Lightning | L 4-1 | Away |
| 1/23/2026 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 1/27/2026 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17/2026 | Flyers | W 6-3 | Away |
| 1/19/2026 | Ducks | L 5-3 | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Kings | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/23/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 1/26/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 1/28/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |