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Rangers vs.
Sharks
New York hosts San Jose Sharks at Madison Square Garden. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Home matchupNYRVSSJ
NYRVSSJ7:00 PM ET
Madison Square Garden
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WhenThu, Dec 3 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereMadison Square Garden
OpponentSan Jose Sharks
San Jose SharksContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
New York hosts San Jose Sharks at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on MSG · NBC Sports BA. Next up: vs. Colorado Avalanche on December 5.
The question to watch
How do the Rangers 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 MSG · NBC Sports BA.
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Season so far
| SJ | NYR | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.50 | 2.20 |
| Shots Against per Game | 27.5 | 25.2 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 80.8 | 93.5 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 5 | 2 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.63 | 2.80 |
Leaders
- NYR · GoalsAlexis Lafreniere · 7
- NYR · AssistsAdam Fox · 10
- NYR · PointsAlexis Lafreniere · 13
- SJ · GoalsMacklin Celebrini · 3
- SJ · AssistsMacklin Celebrini · 8
- SJ · PointsMacklin Celebrini · 11
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