How to Watch New York Islanders vs. San Jose Sharks: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time – 3-7-2024

The San Jose Sharks (15-39-7) will aim to stop a six-game home losing streak when they face the New York Islanders (27-20-14) on March 7 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and MSGSN.

Islanders vs. Sharks Game Info

• Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
• Time: 10:30 PM ET
• TV: MSG (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Islanders and Sharks Stats, Key Players, and Injuries

Islanders Insights

• The Islanders’ 183 total goals (3.0 per game) make them the 22nd-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
• Defensively, the Islanders are giving up 199 total goals (3.3 per game) to rank 21st in league play.
• They have the league’s 24th-ranked goal differential at -16.
• The 38 power-play goals the Islanders have put up this season (to rank 18th in the NHL) have come on 168 power-play chances.
• The Islanders rank 13th in the league with a 22.62% power-play conversion rate.
• The Islanders have scored nine shorthanded goals this season.
• The Islanders have the league’s 32nd-ranked penalty-kill percentage (71.82%).
• The Islanders have the 10th-best faceoff win rate in the NHL, at 51.4%.
• The Islanders make 9.9% of their shots (19th in the league).
• The Islanders have shut out opponents four times this season. They average 20.9 hits and 18.8 blocked shots per game.

Islanders Key Players

• Mathew Barzal has been critical to New York’s offense this season, registering 65 points in 60 games.
• With eight goals and 55 assists, Noah Dobson is one of the most important contributors for New York with his 63 points (1.0 per game).
• Through 60 games, Bo Horvat has proven himself as an important offensive option for New York. He has 53 points (24 goals and 29 assists).
• In 45 games played this season, Ilya Sorokin (21-13-11) has allowed 135 goals.

Islanders Injuries

Scott Mayfield: Lower Body (Out), Robert Bortuzzo: Lower Body (Out)

Sharks Insights

• The Sharks have 134 goals this season (2.2 per game), 31st in the league.
• The Sharks concede 3.9 goals per game (237 in total), 32nd in the NHL.
• With a goal differential of -103, they are 32nd in the league.
• The Sharks have 29 power-play goals (on 150 chances), 28th in the NHL.
• The Sharks’ power-play percentage (19.33) ranks them 20th in the league.
• The Sharks have three shorthanded goals (26th in NHL).
• The Sharks’ have the 31st-ranked penalty kill percentage (73.87%).
• At 49.4%, the Sharks have the NHL’s 19th-ranked faceoff win percentage.
• The Sharks’ 8.7% shooting percentage is 31st in the league.
• The Sharks have shut out their opponent once. They are averaging 17.5 hits and 19.0 blocked shots per game.

Sharks Key Players

• Mikael Granlund’s 38 points make him a pivotal offensive option for San Jose. He has recorded nine goals and 29 assists in 48 games.
• Tomas Hertl has amassed 34 points this season, with 15 goals and 19 assists.
• Fabian Zetterlund has 28 points so far, including 16 goals and 12 assists.
• Mackenzie Blackwood is 9-18-3 in 35 games this season, conceding 110 goals (3.5 goals against average) with 981 saves and an .899 save percentage (42nd in the league).

Sharks Injuries

Ty Emberson: Undisclosed (Out), Mackenzie Blackwood: Undisclosed (Out), Logan Couture: Groin (Out), Matt Benning: Lower Body (Out For Season), Tomas Hertl: Lower Body (Out)