San Jose Sharks vs New York Islanders, Dec. 4, 2026
San Jose Sharks6-5-1, 13 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 ptsThe San Jose Sharks visit the New York Islanders on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN, NBC Sports BA. The Sharks arrive at 6-5-1 and the Islanders at 5-4-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 4 | MSGSN, NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Sharks vs Islanders Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Islanders play at UBS Arena in New York.
| Matchup | San Jose Sharks at New York Islanders |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, Dec. 4, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSGSN, NBC Sports BA |
| Venue | UBS Arena, New York |
| Home team | New York Islanders (New York, United States) |
| Away team | San Jose Sharks |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Sharks vs Islanders Start?
The Sharks vs Islanders start time is 7:00 PM ET on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | New York |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | San Jose |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Sharks vs Islanders
San Jose Sharks at New York Islanders is on MSGSN, NBC Sports BA, with puck drop at 7:00 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 New York and San Jose markets.
Sharks vs Islanders in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Sharks and the Islanders 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 | New York IslandersNYISan Jose SharksSJS | MSGSN, NBC Sports BA | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Dec 4 | MSGSN, NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Sharks and Islanders
The Sharks are 6-5-1, 4th in the Pacific Division with 13 points and a last-10 record of 4-5-1. The Islanders are 5-4-2, 5th in the Metropolitan with 12 points and 5-3-2 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 6-5-1 | 13 | 2-2-0 | 4-3-1 | 37 | 43 | L1 | 4-5-1 | LWWLOT | |
| 11 | 5-4-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-3-1 | 32 | 29 | L1 | 5-3-2 | LOTWWOT |
Next Game for the Sharks and the Islanders
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks next play at Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET on NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 6 | San Jose SharksSJS Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT | NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play vs Colorado Avalanche on Monday, Dec. 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET on MSGSN.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 7 |  Colorado AvalancheCOLNew York IslandersNYI | MSGSN | Scheduled |
FAQ About Sharks vs Islanders
What time is Sharks vs Islanders on Dec. 4?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Sharks vs Islanders 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 Sharks vs Islanders being played?
At UBS Arena in New York, home of the New York Islanders. The San Jose Sharks are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Sharks or the Islanders?
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 Sharks and Islanders play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Sharks vs Islanders 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 Sharks vs Islanders end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Sharks vs Islanders on national TV?
No. MSGSN, NBC Sports BA is a regional broadcast, shown in the New York and San Jose markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
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