New York Islanders vs San Jose Sharks, Nov. 9, 2026
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 pts- 9:00 PMCT
- 8:00 PMMT
- 7:00 PMPT
San Jose Sharks6-5-1, 13 ptsThe New York Islanders visit the San Jose Sharks on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. Puck drop is 10:00 PM ET on MSGSN, NBC Sports BA. The Islanders arrive at 5-4-2 and the Sharks at 6-5-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9 | MSGSN, NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Islanders vs Sharks Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Sharks play at SAP Center in San Jose.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at San Jose Sharks |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 10:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN, NBC Sports BA |
| Venue | SAP Center, San Jose |
| Home team | San Jose Sharks (San Jose, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Islanders vs Sharks Start?
The Islanders vs Sharks start time is 10:00 PM ET on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. That is 9:00 PM Central, 8:00 PM Mountain and 7:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 10:00 PM | New York |
| Central (CT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 7:00 PM | San Jose |
| Atlantic (AT) | 11:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 11:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Islanders vs Sharks
New York Islanders at San Jose Sharks is on MSGSN, NBC Sports BA, with puck drop at 10:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the San Jose and New York markets.
Islanders vs Sharks in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders and the Sharks meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9 | MSGSN, NBC Sports BA | Scheduled | ||
| Fri, Dec 4 | San Jose SharksSJSNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN, NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Sharks
The Islanders are 5-4-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Sharks are 6-5-1, 4th in the Pacific with 13 points and 4-5-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 5-4-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-3-1 | 32 | 29 | L1 | 5-3-2 | LOTWWOT | |
| 12 | 6-5-1 | 13 | 2-2-0 | 4-3-1 | 37 | 43 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWWLOT |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Sharks
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | New York IslandersNYI Los Angeles KingsLAK | ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu | Scheduled |
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks next play vs Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 11 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPITSan Jose SharksSJS | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
FAQ About Islanders vs Sharks
What time is Islanders vs Sharks on Nov. 9?
10:00 PM ET (9:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM MT, 7:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Islanders vs Sharks on?
The game is on MSGSN, NBC Sports BA. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Islanders vs Sharks being played?
At SAP Center in San Jose, home of the San Jose Sharks. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Sharks?
The Sharks. They are 6-5-1 with 13 points, against 5-4-2 and 12 points for the Islanders.
How many times do the Islanders and Sharks play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Islanders vs Sharks count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Islanders vs Sharks end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 12:30 AM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Islanders vs Sharks on national TV?
No. MSGSN, NBC Sports BA is a regional broadcast, shown in the San Jose and New York markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)