The San Jose Sharks (0-3-2) will attempt to break a five-game losing streak when they face the New York Islanders (2-3) on the road on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Tuesday's contest.
Islanders vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final score of Islanders 5, Sharks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-218)
- Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 7.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Islanders (-1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- New York is 1-1-0 (two points) in its two games decided by one goal.
- New York has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Islanders have scored three or more goals three times, and are 2-1-0 in those games (to register four points).
- In the one game when New York has recorded a single power-play goal, it won (two points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, New York is winless (0-3-0).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents twice, and won both times (four points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks (0-3-2 overall) have posted a record of -2-2 in matchups that have required OT this season.
- This season the Sharks recorded just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- The Sharks have scored three or more goals three times, posting two total points across those games.
- San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in one game this season and lost in overtime.
- When it outshoots its opponent, San Jose is winless (0-1-0) this season.
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents four times this season, and earned just two points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.20 | Goals Scored | 2.60 | 26th |
| 28th | 3.80 | Goals Allowed | 5.00 | 31st |
| 7th | 31.2 | Shots | 23.0 | 31st |
| 23rd | 29.8 | Shots Allowed | 35.6 | 32nd |
| 22nd | 15.79% | Power Play % | 27.78% | 5th |
| 27th | 68.75% | Penalty Kill % | 75.00% | 20th |
Islanders vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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