San Jose Sharks — New York Islanders NHL Match Forecast
San Jose Sharks
New York IslandersSan Jose host the New York Islanders at SAP Center on November 9, with faceoff at 22:00 Eastern. The Sharks are 13th in the Western Conference with 15 points from 19 games, 13 points behind the leader. New York have 17 points; both teams are trying to end losing runs.
San Jose: scoring gains, defensive costs
Recent form and venue split
The Sharks have lost five straight. They scored three in the latest loss at Dallas but allowed four.
Strengths and pressure points
- San Jose scored in all five games, although three yielded only one goal.
- The season balance is 48 goals for and 69 against.
- The team save percentage is 88.1%, with 3.63 goals conceded per game; the percentage is not an individual starter’s figure.
Availability and preparation
Igor Chernyshov is out with an upper-body injury. A players-only meeting on November 5 brought calls for action from Macklin Celebrini and Kiefer Sherwood, after Ryan Warsofsky had expressed confidence that improvement was close.
- Dallas Starsaway3:4
- Minnesota Wildaway1:4
- Los Angeles Kingsaway2:7
- Calgary Flameshome1:2
- Ottawa Senatorshome1:5
Islanders: road results versus depleted depth
A split five-game sequence
New York have lost three straight. Both away victories ended 4–3; the home losses produced a 7–14 balance. Four of the five fixtures cleared 5.5 goals.
What is working—and what is not
- They conceded five in each of the latest two games.
- Peter DeBoer called Ilya Sorokin’s performance against New Jersey his best of the season despite the defeat; Sorokin’s save percentage is unavailable.
Absences and travel
Ryan Pulock is out for two to four weeks, while Alexander Romanov faces six to eight months out with a torn ACL. Ben Hutton signed a one-year deal on November 5.
Mathew Barzal and Matias Maccelli practised in regular jerseys but remain unavailable, alongside Cal Ritchie, who has not resumed skating. Logan Stanley received a fine for slashing. New York travel west after hosting New Jersey on November 7, with one intervening day before this fixture.
- New Jersey Devilshome4:5
- Carolina Hurricaneshome3:5
- Edmonton Oilershome0:4
- Minnesota Wildaway4:3
- Nashville Predatorsaway4:3
Head-to-head: New York’s results advantage
The Islanders won seven of the ten meetings over five years, including the latest five. They also won all four games in San Jose among the eight listed results. Those eight games averaged 6.38 goals, with five exceeding 5.5; the latest meeting ended 2–1 to New York in March.
- 08.03.2026San Jose Sharks1:2New York IslandersNHL
- 21.10.2025New York Islanders4:3San Jose SharksNHL
- 09.03.2025San Jose Sharks2:4New York IslandersNHL
- 19.01.2025New York Islanders4:1San Jose SharksNHL
- 08.03.2024San Jose Sharks2:7New York IslandersNHL
Special teams and remaining unknowns
New York’s penalty kill is a strength, though its efficiency figure is unavailable. Power-play rates, San Jose’s penalty-kill rate, confirmed starters, full line combinations and tactical setups are also unavailable, as is a separate match-specific expert forecast.
Our first-period pick
Our bet for San Jose Sharks against New York Islanders at SAP Center is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.48. San Jose scored just once against Ottawa, Calgary and Minnesota. That limited output makes a scoreless opening from the hosts a more credible route than relying on both defences to shut down the game. A projected first-period score is 0–1.
New York's attacking options are reduced by the absences of Mathew Barzal, Cal Ritchie and Matias Maccelli, while San Jose are without Igor Chernyshov, according to media reports. Those absences support a bet that needs only one team to stay scoreless before the first intermission. This is not a proven period-specific trend; the case rests on restricted attacking depth and San Jose's limited output rather than an expectation of secure defending.
Final call
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.48 is our selection. The bet allows for an early goal at either end; it loses only if both teams score in the opening period.
FAQ
When does San Jose Sharks — New York Islanders kick off?
The match starts on 09.11.2026 at 22:00 (New York), SAP Center (San Jose).
What is the prediction for San Jose Sharks — New York Islanders?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.48.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: San Jose Sharks win — 34%, draw — 22%, New York Islanders win — 44%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Dallas Starsaway3:4
- Minnesota Wildaway1:4
- Los Angeles Kingsaway2:7
- Calgary Flameshome1:2
- Ottawa Senatorshome1:5
- New Jersey Devilshome4:5
- Carolina Hurricaneshome3:5
- Edmonton Oilershome0:4
- Minnesota Wildaway4:3
- Nashville Predatorsaway4:3
Standings · Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | St. Louis Blues | 17 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 50:53 | 16 |
| 13 | San Jose Sharks | 19 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 48:69 | 15 |
| 14 | Los Angeles Kings | 15 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 45:52 | 12 |
Head-to-head
- 08.03.2026San Jose Sharks1:2New York IslandersNHL
- 21.10.2025New York Islanders4:3San Jose SharksNHL
- 09.03.2025San Jose Sharks2:4New York IslandersNHL
- 19.01.2025New York Islanders4:1San Jose SharksNHL
- 08.03.2024San Jose Sharks2:7New York IslandersNHL
About the match
- 9 November · 22:00 New York
- Venue: SAP Center (San Jose)
Odds
Odds updated 08.11 22:10
Market: a narrow away preference
New York are the regulation-time favourite, but their estimated chance remains below half. Over the last 24 hours, support has shifted toward San Jose, while the away win and draw have drifted.
The 1X2 market covers regulation time; its draw option is distinct from a winner market that includes overtime and shootouts.
The goals market favours Over 5.5, with support strengthening over the same period. Recent defensive results support that position, though the head-to-head record includes lower-scoring exceptions.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.48
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 62%
- Market estimate
- 62%
- Status
- pending
The bet will be placed 1–3 hours before the match
