NHL action on Saturday includes a matchup in San Jose, California between the New York Islanders (28-26-7) and San Jose Sharks (17-38-9) at SAP Center at San Jose, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Islanders are 13th in the Eastern Conference and the Sharks rank 16th in the Western Conference.
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Islanders vs. Sharks: March 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- 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 | 2.72 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 17th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 11.81% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.21% | 29th |
Sharks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.63 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.7 | 32nd |
| Shots | 27 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.9 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 19.34% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.49% | 27th |
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Islanders vs. Sharks Top Players
Islanders
- Anders Lee has been imperative to New York's offense this season, registering 44 points in 61 games.
- Bo Horvat has 43 points (19 goals, 24 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- On 117 shots (for 20 goals) and 21 assists, Kyle Palmieri has contributed 41 points this season.
- Across 46 games played, Ilya Sorokin has a goaltending record of 23-19-4. During those games, he's allowed 122 goals while recording 1142 saves.
Sharks
- William Eklund has recorded 14 goals and 34 assists in 59 games for San Jose, good for 48 points.
- Macklin Celebrini has amassed 46 points this season, with 20 goals and 26 assists.
- Tyler Toffoli has posted 24 goals on the season, adding 18 assists.
- Alexandar Georgiev is 12-20-1 on the season, allowing 122 goals (3.6 goals against average) and collecting 860 saves with an .876 save percentage (64th in the league).
Islanders vs. Sharks Injury Report
Islanders
Marcus Hogberg: Out (Upper Body),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Lower Body),
Mathew Barzal: Out (Kneecap),
Matt Martin: Out (Lower Body),
Mike Reilly: Out (Chest)
Sharks
Jan Rutta: Out (Lower Body),
Logan Couture: Out (Groin),
Noah Gregor: Day-To-Day (Not Injury Related)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2025 | Predators | W 7-4 | Home |
| 3/3/2025 | Rangers | L 4-0 | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Jets | W 3-2 | Home |
| 3/8/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 3/9/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 3/11/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 3/14/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Sabres | W 6-2 | Away |
| 3/6/2025 | Avalanche | L 7-3 | Away |
| 3/8/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 3/11/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 3/13/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 3/15/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |