Venue & Event Details
Venue: UBS Arena, 2150 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003
Puckdrop: 7:00 PM ET
Broadcast: MSGSN (Islanders), NBC Sports California (Sharks), ESPN+ (national)
Injury Report
New York Islanders:
D Alexander Romanov (upper body) – Game-time decision
San Jose Sharks:
No major injuries reported
Key Player Matchups
Bo Horvat (NYI) vs. Macklin Celebrini (SJS): Horvat leads the Isles with 4 goals in 5 games, while Celebrini is San Jose’s top young playmaker.
Mathew Barzal (NYI) vs. Anthony Duclair (SJS): Barzal’s speed and creativity against Duclair’s counter-attack ability.
Ilya Sorokin (NYI) vs. Alex Nedeljkovic (SJS): Sorokin (1-3-0, .860 SV%) seeks a bounce-back, while Nedeljkovic (.923 SV% lifetime vs. NYI) faces his former division rival.
Team Recent Form
San Jose Sharks:
Winless through five games.
Last game: 3-0 loss to Pittsburgh.
Offense: 2.6 goals per game (29th NHL).
Defense: 5.0 goals allowed per game (30th NHL).
New York Islanders:
Last game: 5-4 win over Ottawa (Anders Lee 2G, 1A).
Offense: 3.2 goals per game (17th NHL).
Defense: 3.8 goals allowed per game (22nd NHL).
Series History
Islanders swept Sharks last season (2-0).
Isles have won 6 of last 8 meetings.
At UBS Arena: Islanders 3-1 vs. San Jose since 2021.
Betting Trends:
Islanders games have gone Over 6.5 in 3 of 5.
Sharks games have gone Over 6.5 in 3 of 5.
Sharks are 0-1-0 on the road; Isles are 1-2-0 at home.
Key Storylines
Sharks’ Struggles: Winless start, defensive breakdowns, and lack of scoring depth.
Islanders’ Spark: Anders Lee and Horvat leading the charge, Sorokin seeking form.
Special Teams: Sharks’ PP surprisingly strong (27.8%, 6th NHL), Isles’ PK vulnerable (15.7%, 22nd).
Game Odds
San Jose Sharks 6.5
New York Islanders – 230
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, October 20, 2025
