San Jose Sharks vs New York Rangers, Dec. 3, 2026
San Jose Sharks6-5-1, 13 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
New York Rangers7-5-1, 15 ptsThe San Jose Sharks visit the New York Rangers on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on MSG, NBC Sports BA. The Sharks arrive at 6-5-1 and the Rangers at 7-5-1. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | MSG, NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Sharks vs Rangers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Rangers play at Madison Square Garden in New York.
| Matchup | San Jose Sharks at New York Rangers |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | MSG, NBC Sports BA |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Home team | New York Rangers (New York, United States) |
| Away team | San Jose Sharks |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Sharks vs Rangers Start?
The Sharks vs Rangers start time is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, Dec. 3, 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 Rangers
San Jose Sharks at New York Rangers is on MSG, 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 Rangers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Sharks and the Rangers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | MSG, NBC Sports BA | Scheduled | ||
| Sat, Jan 9 | New York RangersNYRSan Jose SharksSJS | MSG, NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Sharks and Rangers
The Sharks are 6-5-1, 4th in the Pacific Division with 13 points and a last-10 record of 4-5-1. The Rangers are 7-5-1, 2nd in the Metropolitan with 15 points and 5-4-1 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 | |
| 13 | 7-5-1 | 15 | 6-0-0 | 1-5-1 | 41 | 36 | L2 | 5-4-1 | LLWOTL |
Next Game for the Sharks and the Rangers
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks next play at New York Islanders on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSGSN, NBC Sports BA.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 4 | San Jose SharksSJS New York IslandersNYI | MSGSN, NBC Sports BA | Scheduled |
New York Rangers
The Rangers next play vs Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 5 |  Colorado AvalancheCOLNew York RangersNYR | MSG | Scheduled |
FAQ About Sharks vs Rangers
What time is Sharks vs Rangers on Dec. 3?
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 Rangers on?
The game is on MSG, NBC Sports BA. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Sharks vs Rangers being played?
At Madison Square Garden in New York, home of the New York Rangers. The San Jose Sharks are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Sharks or the Rangers?
The Rangers. They are 7-5-1 with 15 points, against 6-5-1 and 13 points for the Sharks.
How many times do the Sharks and Rangers play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Sharks vs Rangers 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 Rangers 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 Rangers on national TV?
No. MSG, 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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