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Islanders game day
Islanders vs.
Sharks
New York hosts San Jose Sharks at UBS Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Friday, December 4, 2026
Home matchupNYIVSSJ
NYIVSSJ7:00 PM ET
UBS Arena
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WhenFri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereUBS Arena
OpponentSan Jose Sharks
San Jose SharksContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
New York hosts San Jose Sharks at UBS Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on MSGSN · NBC Sports BA. Next up: vs. Colorado Avalanche on December 7.
The question to watch
How do the Islanders match up with Sharks at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at San Jose Sharks
New York hosts San Jose Sharks. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on MSGSN · NBC Sports BA.
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Season so far
| SJ | NYI | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.40 | 2.71 |
| Shots Against per Game | 31.0 | 26.1 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 84.0 | 86.0 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 8 | 7 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.67 | 2.79 |
Leaders
- NYI · GoalsBo Horvat · 7
- NYI · AssistsMatthew Schaefer · 10
- NYI · PointsBo Horvat · 14
- SJ · GoalsWill Smith · 6
- SJ · AssistsMacklin Celebrini · 11
- SJ · PointsMacklin Celebrini · 16
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