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The New York Islanders (35-23-5) and the San Jose Sharks (30-25-5) meet in San Jose, California on March 7, 2026 at SAP Center at San Jose, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Islanders are seventh in the Eastern Conference and the Sharks are ninth in the Western Conference.
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Islanders vs. Sharks: March 7 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 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+
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.89 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.81 | 5th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 28 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 15.76% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.81% | 10th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.1 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.48 | 30th |
| Shots | 25.9 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 20.1% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.61% | 18th |
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Islanders vs. Sharks Top Players
Islanders
- One of New York's top offensive players this season is Mathew Barzal, who has put up 56 points in 62 games.
- Matthew Schaefer has 45 points (20 goals, 25 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- With 43 points through 49 games (26 goals and 17 assists), Bo Horvat has been an important part of New York's offensive efforts this season.
- In the 38 games Ilya Sorokin has played this season, his save percentage is .913, the sixth-best in the league.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini's 31 goals and 57 assists in 60 games for San Jose add up to 88 total points on the season.
- Will Smith has collected 43 points this season, with 19 goals and 24 assists.
- Alexander Wennberg has 39 points so far, including 12 goals and 27 assists.
- Yaroslav Askarov is 19-16-2 this season, compiling 963 saves and giving up 123 goals (3.6 goals against average) with an .887 save percentage (53rd in the league).
Islanders vs. Sharks Injury Report
Islanders
Kyle Palmieri: Out (Knee),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Alexander Romanov: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle)
Sharks
Ty Dellandrea: Out (Lower Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2026 | Panthers | W 5-4 | Home |
| 3/4/2026 | Ducks | L 5-1 | Away |
| 3/5/2026 | Kings | L 5-3 | Away |
| 3/7/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Blues | - | Away |
| 3/13/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 3/14/2026 | Flames | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2026 | Jets | W 2-1 | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Canadiens | W 7-5 | Home |
| 3/6/2026 | Blues | L 3-2 | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |