- Matchup: New York Islanders vs San Jose Sharks
- Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
- Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, CA
- Broadcast: MSG Sportsnet, NBC Sports California
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On Monday, the New York Islanders (7-6-2) are traveling to SAP Center to face the San Jose Sharks (7-10-1).
In their most recent game, the New York Islanders suffered a 5-3 defeat to the Hurricanes. New York spent 14 minutes in the penalty box and had four power play opportunities, yet failed to capitalize on any. The Islanders had a mediocre offensive showing, scoring 3 goals on 27 shots.
So far this season, opponents have had 52 power play chances against the Islanders (ranked 21st in the NHL), successfully converting 7 into goals. The Islanders have been outshot with 405 attempts made against them, resulting in a .894 save percentage. New York has taken 384 shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 10.9%. During five-on-five play, they have allowed 36 goals while scoring 35. With 48 power play opportunities, the Islanders have netted 7 goals, translating to a success rate of 14.58%. Currently, they have accumulated 16 points, with a points percentage of .533. In total, the Islanders have scored 42 goals (28th in the league) and allowed 43.
In goal, Ilya Sorokin is expected to start. Sorokin has participated in 318 games throughout his career, holding a record of 160-117-38 and starting in 312 of those. He has faced 9,360 shots, allowing 802 goals, leading to a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.57. His career save percentage sits at .915 over 18,007 minutes, with 199 quality starts contributing to a quality start percentage of .638.
In their previous matchup, the San Jose Sharks faced the Wild and went home with a 4-1 loss. During that game, they had three power play attempts but failed to score. The Sharks managed to find the net just once from 24 shots.
Throughout the season, San Jose has scored 30 goals at even strength and 14 goals during power plays (10th in the league). They have taken 490 shots (8th in NHL), achieving a shooting percentage of 8.98%, while allowing 542 attempts from their opponents. This season, the Sharks have totaled 44 goals, earning 15 points for a points percentage of .417. They have conceded 64 goals, with 51 coming at even strength and 13 while shorthanded. With 64 power play opportunities, their power play success rate is 21.88%, while their penalty kill rate stands at 79.37% against 63 chances, holding a save percentage of 88.2%.
Guarding the net for the Sharks will be Yaroslav Askarov. Askarov holds a career record of 30-35-6, participating in 75 games so far. His quality start percentage is 45.2%, with 33 quality starts in his career. He has recorded 1,877 saves out of 2,116 shots, translating to a save percentage of .887. Opponents currently average 3.29 goals per game against him, having allowed a total of 240 goals. Askarov has been the starting goalie for 73 games, accumulating 173 minutes.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL game against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Choose New York
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