New York Islanders at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the San Jose Sharks on Nov 09, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 2, San Jose Sharks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 09, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| New York Islanders score | 2 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game GAR and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game GAR
Ranked by Game GAR: Goals above replacement in this game. A season of games adds up to season GAR. Skaters only; goalies are listed under Goaltending.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Victor Eklund | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:05 | 0.54 | +0.49 |
| 2nd | Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:37 | 0.34 | +0.48 |
| 3rd | Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10:57 | 0.28 | +0.45 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:14 | NYI | Ben Hutton | Simon Holmstrom, Bo Horvat | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:41 | SJS | Ivar Stenberg | Tyler Toffoli, Ty Dellandrea | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:11 | NYI | Victor Eklund | Brayden Schenn, Matthew Schaefer | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 12:12 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | Dmitry Orlov, Eric Pohlkamp | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | SJS | Ivar Stenberg | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.30 | 3.87 |
| High-danger shots | 29 | 32 |
| Corsi % | 45.2% | 54.8% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 58.2% | 41.8% |
| Hits | 21 | 27 |
| Blocks | 13 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Eklund | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:05 | 0.54 | +0.49 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:37 | 0.34 | +0.48 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 30:51 | 0.33 | +0.36 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 22:42 | 0.65 | +0.28 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:28 | 0.13 | +0.27 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:39 | 0.14 | +0.10 |
| Kyle Palmieri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.24 | +0.10 |
| Mitchell Chaffee | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:44 | 0.13 | −0.02 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:15 | 0.25 | −0.05 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:07 | 0.33 | −0.06 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:08 | 0.01 | −0.10 |
| Matthew Kessel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:48 | 0.01 | −0.12 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:46 | 0.00 | −0.13 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:02 | 0.00 | −0.13 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:35 | 0.01 | −0.13 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:03 | 0.18 | −0.14 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:06 | 0.00 | −0.15 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:20 | 0.00 | −0.20 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10:57 | 0.28 | +0.45 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 25:40 | 0.89 | +0.37 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.11 | +0.23 |
| Ivar Stenberg | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:54 | 0.37 | +0.16 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:20 | 0.15 | +0.16 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:30 | 0.12 | +0.16 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:55 | 0.73 | +0.12 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:08 | 0.11 | +0.09 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:18 | 0.00 | +0.06 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:14 | 0.08 | +0.04 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:49 | 0.00 | +0.02 |
| Eric Pohlkamp | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:22 | 0.00 | +0.02 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:54 | 0.55 | −0.03 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:49 | 0.11 | −0.04 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:42 | 0.05 | −0.10 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:22 | 0.05 | −0.14 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:03 | 0.04 | −0.35 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:16 | 0.23 | −0.40 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 39 | 41 | 95.1% | 1.86 | O | +2.04 |
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 1.30 | W | +1.48 |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the New York Islanders 3–2 on Nov 09, 2026, a one-goal game.
San Jose Sharks generated 3.87 expected goals to New York Islanders's 3.3 — San Jose Sharks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Victor Eklund led all skaters with a Game GAR of +0.49 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 39 of 41, worth 1.86 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs San Jose Sharks game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the New York Islanders 3–2 on Nov 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 3, New York Islanders 2.
Who was the best skater in this game?
By Game GAR, goals above replacement in this game, Victor Eklund led all skaters at +0.49, on 1 G, 0 A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 3.87 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 3.3, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 32 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 41. High-danger chances went 29 to 32.