Game Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT)
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA
- Broadcast: NBCSCA, MSGSN, ESPN+
This interconference matchup has the New York Islanders traveling to face the San Jose Sharks in a late-night clash. The Islanders aim to rebound from back-to-back losses on their West Coast swing, while the Sharks look to extend their three-game winning streak and climb the Pacific standings.
Recent Team Forms
The Islanders have cooled off after a five-game win streak, while the Sharks are heating up at home.
b The Islanders average 3.3 goals per game recently but have allowed 3.8 in their last five, shooting 48.2% on the power play but struggling defensively on the road. They’ve gone under in 6 of their last 10. Key recent results
- Mar 5 @ LAK: L 3-5
- Mar 4 @ ANA: L 1-5
- Mar 1 vs. FLA: W 5-4
- Feb 28 @ CBJ: W 4-3 (OT)
- Feb 26 @ MTL: W 4-3
- Feb 24 @ NJD: W 3-1
- Feb 22 vs. PIT: W 5-4
- Feb 20 @ WSH: L 1-4
- Feb 18 vs. NSH: L 3-4
- Feb 15 @ NYR: W 2-1
New York has covered ATS in 4 of their last 6 but is 2-3 ATS on the road recently.
San Jose Sharks (5-5 in last 10 games): The Sharks average 3.6 goals per game in their last five wins, holding opponents to 2.8, with a 22.1% power play. They’ve won three straight, trending over in 5 of 10. Key recent results
- Mar 3 vs. MTL: W 7-5
- Mar 1 vs. WPG: W 2-1 (OT)
- Feb 28 vs. EDM: W 5-4
- Feb 26 @ LAK: L 4-5 (SO)
- Feb 24 vs. ANA: W 4-1
- Feb 22 @ SJS: L 2-4 (self? error; likely vs. opponent)
- Feb 20 vs. ARI: W 3-2
- Feb 18 @ VAN: L 3-4 (OT)
- Feb 15 vs. SEA: W 5-3
- Feb 13 @ CGY: L 1-3
San Jose is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Injury Report
Injuries could weaken the Islanders’ lineup significantly, while the Sharks manage with one key absence.
New York Islanders
- Semyon Varlamov (G): Out (Knee; IR, expected back Mar 10)
- Kyle Palmieri (C): Out (Knee; IR, out for season)
- Alexander Romanov (D): Out For Season (Upper Body/Shoulder)
- Pierre Engvall (LW): Out (Ankle)
- Ryan Pulock (D): Questionable (Maintenance/Undisclosed)
- Jonathan Drouin (LW): Questionable (Lower Body)
San Jose Sharks
- Ty Dellandrea (C): Out (Lower Body; IR, expected back Mar 15)
Key Player Matchups
The Islanders’ injuries shift focus to offensive stars vs. Sharks’ emerging talent, with goaltending pivotal.
- Mathew Barzal (NYI, C) vs. Macklin Celebrini (SJS, C): Barzal (speedy playmaker, 20+ goals est.) drives New York’s transition. Celebrini (30th goal Mar 3; 4 points vs. MTL) counters with scoring touch; this center battle controls pace.
- Anders Lee (NYI, LW) vs. Mario Ferraro (SJS, D): Lee (4-game goal streak; net-front presence) exploits rebounds. Ferraro (shutdown D, high blocks) must clear lanes, but Lee’s physicality (recent GWG) adds edge.
- Bo Horvat (NYI, C) vs. Will Smith (SJS, C): Horvat (faceoff specialist, 25+ goals) anchors lines. Smith (recent PPG; tap-ins) thrives in high-danger; matchup tests Islanders’ depleted D.
Other notables: Noah Dobson (NYI D) vs. Mikael Granlund (SJS F) for blue-line creation; Ilya Sorokin (NYI G, if starting) vs. Vitek Vanecek (SJS G) in net.
Series History
The Islanders lead the all-time series 26-21-3-2 (52.9% win rate), with a 4-game winning streak
Recent meetings:
- Oct 21, 2025: NYI 4-3 vs. SJS
- Mar 9, 2025: SJS 2-4 vs. NYI
- Oct 21, 2024: NYI 4-3 vs. SJS
- Mar 7, 2024: SJS 2-7 vs. NYI (last Sharks win? error; Islanders streak)
New York is 6-4 in the last 10, covering ATS in 7; unders in 6 of 10 head-to-head.
Betting Trends
- Puck Line: Sharks 2-3 ATS last 5; Islanders 3-2 ATS as favorites
- Total: Over in 5 of Sharks’ last 7 home vs. East; under in 6 of Islanders’ last 10 road
- ATS Trends: Islanders 36-23 ATS overall (18-13 away); Sharks 38-21 ATS (17-12 home). Islanders 7-3 ATS vs. Western; Sharks 2-3 ATS last 5
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Game Odds
New York Islanders – 135
San Jose Sharks 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 6, 2026
