New York Islanders at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the San Jose Sharks on Mar 07, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 2, San Jose Sharks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 07, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| New York Islanders score | 2 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 23:10 | 0.55 | 1.37 |
| 2nd | Will Smith | C | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:57 | 0.48 | 1.17 |
| 3rd | John Klingberg | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:28 | 0.10 | 0.91 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:37 | NYI | Tony DeAngelo | Calum Ritchie | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 00:33 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Will Smith, John Klingberg | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| OT 04:20 | NYI | Bo Horvat | Matthew Schaefer, Mathew Barzal | 3v3 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.73 | 3.31 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 55.2% | 44.8% |
| Hits | 28 | 27 |
| Blocks | 11 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 23:17 | 0.78 | 0.91 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:23 | 0.13 | 0.80 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:09 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:56 | 0.20 | 0.48 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:06 | 0.02 | 0.36 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29:01 | 0.07 | 0.31 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:52 | 0.09 | 0.17 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:41 | 0.11 | 0.14 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:52 | 0.08 | 0.14 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:39 | 0.28 | 0.13 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.20 | 0.09 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.11 | 0.01 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:34 | 0.03 | -0.03 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:38 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:04 | 0.14 | -0.13 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.15 | -0.15 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:38 | 0.14 | -0.21 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:42 | 0.02 | -0.22 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:10 | 0.55 | 1.37 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:57 | 0.48 | 1.17 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:28 | 0.10 | 0.91 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:23 | 0.15 | 0.71 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:54 | 0.64 | 0.53 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:32 | 0.11 | 0.41 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:08 | 0.11 | 0.36 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:39 | 0.03 | 0.32 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:23 | 0.58 | 0.18 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:15 | 0.21 | 0.17 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:38 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:51 | 0.33 | 0.13 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:31 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:57 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:23 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:20 | 0.11 | -0.27 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:03 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 30 | 31 | 96.8% | 2.33 | W |
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 32 | 34 | 94.1% | 0.50 | O |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the San Jose Sharks 2–1 on Mar 07, 2026, a one-goal game.
San Jose Sharks generated 3.31 expected goals to New York Islanders's 2.73 — San Jose Sharks owned the better of the chances but New York Islanders took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Macklin Celebrini led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.37 on 1 goal, 4 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 30 of 31, worth 2.33 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs San Jose Sharks game?
The New York Islanders beat the San Jose Sharks 2–1 on Mar 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 2, San Jose Sharks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Macklin Celebrini led all skaters at 1.37, on 1G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 3.31 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 2.73, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 34 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 31. High-danger chances went 12 to 21.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ilya Sorokin stopped 30 of 31 (2.33 goals saved above expected); Yaroslav Askarov stopped 32 of 34 (0.5 goals saved above expected).