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New York Islanders vs. San Jose Sharks: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 8, 2025

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Mar 8, 2025 11:40 PM
The San Jose Sharks look to snap their home losing streak on Saturday, March 8, 2025, as they host the New York Islanders at the SAP Center at San Jose. The Sharks, currently sitting at 17-38-9 overall and 9-18-2 at home, will face off against the Islanders, who hold a 28-26-7 record and are 13-13-5 on the road. This matchup marks the second meeting between the teams this season, with the Islanders leading the series 1-0.
New York Islanders vs San Jose Sharks

Current Odds

NYI
SJ
Over
5.5
-105
Under
6.5
-165
NYI
-3.5
+235
SJ
+1.5
+800
NYI
ML
-10000
SJ
ML
+3300

Islanders vs Sharks statistics

Stat Islanders Sharks
Goals For per Game 2.72 2.63
Goals Against Average 2.97 3.70
Shots per Game 28.9 27.0
Shots Against per Game 28.5 32.0
Power Play Goals 17 35
Power Play Goals Against 38 50
Short Handed Goals 6 3
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 352 538
Power Play Percentage 11.8 19.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 71.2 74.5

San Jose Sharks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/6/25 @ Colorado Avalanche L 7-3
3/4/25 @ Buffalo Sabres W 6-2
3/3/25 @ Toronto Maple Leafs W 3-2 SO
3/1/25 @ Ottawa Senators L 5-3
2/27/25 @ Montreal Canadiens L 4-3 OT

New York Islanders recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/4/25 vs Winnipeg Jets W 3-2
3/3/25 @ New York Rangers L 4-0
3/1/25 vs Nashville Predators W 7-4
2/27/25 @ Boston Bruins W 2-1
2/25/25 vs New York Rangers L 5-1

San Jose Sharks injuries

  • Henry Thrun (D): Injured Reserve
  • Luke Kunin (C): Day-To-Day
  • Jake Walman (D): Out
  • Nikolai Kovalenko (RW): Injured Reserve
  • Yaroslav Askarov (G): Out

New York Islanders injuries

  • Mike Reilly (D): Injured Reserve
  • Mathew Barzal (C): Injured Reserve
  • Noah Dobson (D): Injured Reserve
  • Matt Martin (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Ryan Pulock (D): Injured Reserve

Islanders vs Sharks game info

Type Info
Venue SAP Center at San Jose
Location San Jose, CA
Puck drop Sat 10:00 PM

Islanders vs Sharks predictions

When the New York Islanders face off against the San Jose Sharks, Anders Lee will likely find himself in the spotlight. His performance, however, hinges on his day-to-day injury status. Assuming he suits up, Lee's goal-scoring prowess, with 23 goals this season, makes him a pivotal player. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Bo Horvat stepping up in the assists department; his 23 helpers have been instrumental in the Islanders' current standing, though keeping an eye on his injury status will be crucial. These two, when firing on all cylinders, elevate the Islanders’ chances significantly. Do you think they can overcome their injuries for a prime performance?

Switching gears to the Sharks, the absence of William Eklund might cast a shadow. Eklund, with 34 assists and 48 points, has been a driving force behind their offense. His spot on injured reserve means the Sharks will look to Tyler Toffoli, who’s delivered with 24 goals this season, to lead the offensive charge. Toffoli’s day-to-day status also makes you wonder how much of an impact he can actually have against the Islanders' defense. But if history has shown us anything, it's that players like Toffoli can thrive in dicey situations. Imagine if he comes out and lights up the scoreboard, all eyes will be on how he adapts and fills in the gaps.

Now, who’s going to emerge victorious? Considering both teams' records – the Islanders sitting comfortably in mid-standings in the Metropolitan Division while the Sharks dwell deep in the Pacific Division cellar – it looks like the Islanders hold the upper hand. It's not just about the numbers, though. The Islanders seem slightly more stable despite their injuries, which might tip the scales in their favor. But remember, hockey is full of surprises. The Sharks have been hungry to end their home losing streak and they’ll be playing with a chip on their shoulder at the SAP Center. Still, with the odds favoring New York at -175, while the Sharks are the underdogs at +150, you can't help but lean towards the Islanders snapping up the win. Wouldn't it be something if the Sharks pulled off an upset? Keep your eye on the puck; anything is possible.

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