Saturday's NHL play will see the New York Islanders (17-20-7) hit the ice against the San Jose Sharks (14-27-6), starting at 7:30 PM ET at UBS Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Islanders rank 15th in the Eastern Conference with 41 points and the Sharks are 15th in the Western Conference with 34 points.
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Islanders vs. Sharks: Jan. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.61 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.07 | 16th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 11.93% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 67.02% | 32nd |
Sharks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.57 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 31st |
| Shots | 26.8 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 32.1 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 18.12% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.87% | 18th |
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Islanders vs. Sharks Top Players
Islanders
- Anders Lee has been imperative to New York's offense this season, racking up 37 points in 44 games.
- Bo Horvat is another of New York's major contributors currently with 32 total points (13 goals and 19 assists) to his name.
- With 28 points through 44 games (12 goals and 16 assists), Kyle Palmieri has been an important part of New York's offensive efforts this season.
- As New York's top goalie, Ilya Sorokin has recorded 13 wins and 14 losses this season while giving up 87 goals with 782 saves.
Sharks
- Mikael Granlund's 37 points make him an important offensive option for San Jose. He has 12 goals and 25 assists in 45 games.
- William Eklund is one of the impact players on offense for San Jose with 34 total points (0.8 per game), with 10 goals and 24 assists in 42 games.
- Macklin Celebrini is a crucial player on offense for San Jose with 13 goals and 19 assists.
- Alexandar Georgiev is 10-14-0 this season, amassing 620 saves and allowing 84 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .881 save percentage (62nd in the league).
Islanders vs. Sharks Injury Report
Islanders
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Lower Body),
Mike Reilly: Out (Heart),
Simon Holmstrom: Out (Upper Body),
Hudson Fasching: Out (Upper Body),
Alexander Romanov: Questionable (Undisclosed)
Sharks
Klim Kostin: Out (Lower Body),
Nikolai Kovalenko: Out (Upper Body),
Vitek Vanecek: Out (Face),
Logan Couture: Out (Groin)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | W 2-1 | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Senators | L 2-0 | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Flyers | L 5-3 | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 1/20/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 1/24/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 1/25/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Wild | L 3-1 | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Red Wings | W 6-3 | Away |
| 1/16/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 4-1 | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 1/20/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 1/21/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Predators | - | Home |