Games / NHL / Dec 4, 2026

San Jose Sharks vs New York Islanders: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The San Jose Sharks (8-11-1) visit the New York Islanders (7-6-4) on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at UBS Arena, Elmont, NY. TV: NBC Sports BA, MSGSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New York Islanders vs San Jose Sharks.

NHLFriday, December 4, 2026

San Jose Sharks8-11-1

7:00 PM ETDec 4, 2026

New York Islanders7-6-4

DateDec 4, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueUBS Arena, Elmont, NY

TVNBC Sports BA, MSGSN

Team comparison

San Jose SharksNew York Islanders

Goals per game

2.5

2.9

Goals allowed per game

3.5

3.1

8-11-1Record7-6-4

5th in Pacific DivisionStanding5th in Metropolitan Division

4-7Road record / home record4-5

WLLLLLast 5LLLLW

W1StreakL4

Team stats

San Jose SharksNew York Islanders

Goals Against Average

3.50

2.94

Shots Against per Game

30.2

29.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.4

86.7

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.45

2.82

Shots per Game

27.6

25.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.3

15.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

219

232

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

San Jose Sharks

Igor Chernyshov LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Quentin Musty LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Kyle Keyser G · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

New York Islanders

Matias Maccelli LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Mathew Barzal C · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ryan Pulock D · Upper Body

Out

Calum Ritchie C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Alexander Romanov D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Recent form

San Jose SharksWLLLL

Nov 9, 2026 · vs New York IslandersW 3-2

Nov 7, 2026 · at Dallas StarsL 3-4

Nov 6, 2026 · at Minnesota WildL 1-4

Nov 4, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsL 2-7

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Calgary FlamesL 1-2

New York IslandersLLLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at San Jose SharksL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 4-5

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Carolina HurricanesL 3-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 0-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3

Season series

SJ leads series 1-0

Dec 4, 2026SJ 0, NYI 0

Nov 9, 2026NYI 2, SJ 3

Team pages

San Jose Sharks
Schedule, roster and stats

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is San Jose Sharks vs New York Islanders?

The game is on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at UBS Arena, Elmont, NY.

How can I watch San Jose Sharks vs New York Islanders?

TV: NBC Sports BA, MSGSN.

What are the records of the San Jose Sharks and New York Islanders?

San Jose Sharks: 8-11-1. New York Islanders: 7-6-4.

Who is injured for San Jose Sharks vs New York Islanders?

Listed out or doubtful: San Jose Sharks: Igor Chernyshov, Quentin Musty, Kyle Keyser. New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Calum Ritchie. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is San Jose Sharks vs New York Islanders played?

UBS Arena, Elmont, NY.

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