NHL play on Thursday includes the New York Rangers (3-4-1) hosting the San Jose Sharks (0-4-2) at Madison Square Garden, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Rangers rank 10th in the Eastern Conference (7 points), and the Sharks are 16th in the Western Conference (2 points).
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Rangers vs. Sharks: Oct. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Rangers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 1.88 | 3rd |
| Shots | 28.5 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 15% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 88.24% | 7th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.67 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 4.83 | 32nd |
| Shots | 25.2 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 34.2 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 23.81% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 68.42% | 28th |
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Rangers vs. Sharks Top Players
Rangers
- One of New York's top offensive options this season is Artemi Panarin, who has recorded seven points in eight games.
- Adam Fox is another of New York's important contributors currently with six total points (three goals and three assists) to his name.
- New York's offensive effort is aided by Jonathan Tanner Miller's six points. He's contributed two assists.
- As New York's top goalie, Igor Shesterkin has recorded 2 wins and 3 losses this season while allowing seven goals with 153 saves.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has scored two goals (0.3 per game) and collected four assists (0.7 per game), contributing to the San Jose offense with six total points (1.0 per game). He takes 2.0 shots per game, shooting 16.7%.
- Dmitry Orlov has racked up five points this season, with zero goals and five assists.
- Jeff Skinner has four points so far, including three goals and one assist.
- Alex Nedeljkovic is 0-2-1 on the season, allowing 11 goals (3.7 goals against average) and collecting 89 saves with an .890 save percentage (41st in the league).
Rangers vs. Sharks Injury Report
Rangers
Vincent Trocheck: Out (Upper Body)
Sharks
Shakir Mukhamadullin: Out (Upper Body),
John Klingberg: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 2-1 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Canadiens | W 4-3 | Away |
| 10/20/2025 | Wild | L 3-1 | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 10/26/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 10/30/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Mammoth | L 6-3 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Penguins | L 3-0 | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Islanders | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 10/24/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 10/26/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Kings | - | Home |