Games / NHL / Dec 3, 2026

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

The San Jose Sharks (8-11-1) visit the New York Rangers (10-8-1) on Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY. TV: NBC Sports BA, MSG. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New York Rangers vs San Jose Sharks.

NHLThursday, December 3, 2026

San Jose Sharks8-11-1

7:00 PM ETDec 3, 2026

New York Rangers10-8-1

DateDec 3, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueMadison Square Garden, New York, NY

TVNBC Sports BA, MSG

Team comparison

San Jose SharksNew York Rangers

Goals per game

2.5

2.9

Goals allowed per game

3.5

2.9

8-11-1Record10-8-1

5th in Pacific DivisionStanding3rd in Metropolitan Division

4-7Road record / home record8-2

WLLLLLast 5LWWWL

W1StreakL1

Team stats

San Jose SharksNew York Rangers

Goals Against Average

3.50

2.90

Shots Against per Game

30.2

26.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.4

89.7

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.45

2.95

Shots per Game

27.6

25.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.3

18.9

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

219

186

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 Rangers

Alberts Smits D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Sean Durzi D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Igor Shesterkin G · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Joe Veleno C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Aidan Thompson C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

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 RangersLWWWL

Nov 9, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 1-3

Nov 7, 2026 · at Seattle KrakenW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersW 3-2

Nov 3, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 1-4

Season series

Series starts 12/3

Jan 9, 2027NYR 0, SJ 0

Dec 3, 2026SJ 0, NYR 0

Team pages

San Jose Sharks
Schedule, roster and stats

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is San Jose Sharks vs New York Rangers?

The game is on Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

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

TV: NBC Sports BA, MSG.

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

San Jose Sharks: 8-11-1. New York Rangers: 10-8-1.

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

Listed out or doubtful: San Jose Sharks: Igor Chernyshov, Quentin Musty, Kyle Keyser. New York Rangers: Alberts Smits, Sean Durzi, Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is San Jose Sharks vs New York Rangers played?

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

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