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Tuesday's NHL action will see the New York Islanders (2-3) hit the ice against the San Jose Sharks (0-3-2), starting at 7 p.m. ET at UBS Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Islanders are 13th in the Eastern Conference (4 points), while the Sharks are 15th in the Western Conference (2 points).
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Islanders vs. Sharks: Oct. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. 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' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.2 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.8 | 28th |
| Shots | 31.2 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 15.79% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 68.75% | 28th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.6 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 5 | 31st |
| Shots | 23 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 35.6 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 27.78% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75% | 20th |
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Islanders vs. Sharks Top Players
Islanders
- With four goals and two assists this season, Bo Horvat is one of New York's top contributors (six points).
- Matthew Schaefer has one goal and four assists for New York to compile five total points (1.0 per game).
- On 11 shots (for one goal) and three assists, Mathew Barzal has contributed four points this season.
- In four games played this season, Ilya Sorokin (1-3-0) has given up 16 goals.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini's one goal and four assists in five games for San Jose add up to five total points on the season.
- Jeff Skinner has totaled four total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has three goals and one assist.
- Dmitry Orlov has four points so far, including zero goals and four assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic is 0-2-1 on the season, giving up 11 goals (3.7 goals against average) and amassing 89 saves with an .890 save percentage (38th in the league).
Islanders vs. Sharks Injury Report
Islanders
Pierre Engvall: Out (Hip),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Jesse Nurmi: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed),
Alexander Romanov: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Sharks
Shakir Mukhamadullin: Out (Upper Body),
Timothy Liljegren: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
John Klingberg: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Adam Gaudette: Day-To-Day (Illness)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Jets | L 5-2 | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Oilers | W 4-2 | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Senators | W 5-4 | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 10/28/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Hurricanes | L 5-1 | Home |
| 10/17/2025 | Mammoth | L 6-3 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Penguins | L 3-0 | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 10/24/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 10/26/2025 | Wild | - | Away |