Islanders vs Sharks NHL matchup
The gist
The Islanders (7-6-3) open a California trip at the Sharks (7-11-1), who have lost five straight.
Both teams are slumping, and the game pits the last two first-overall picks together.
How it unfolded
- Mar 7, 2025The Islanders won 2-1 in overtime in San Jose; Celebrini scored and Schaefer had an assist.
- Oct 21, 2025The Islanders beat the Sharks 4-3 at UBS Arena, with Celebrini and Schaefer each scoring.
- Jul 29, 2026Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million extension ($18.8 million AAV) that begins after his entry-level deal expires.
Key terms
- first-overall picks
- The player chosen first in the annual draft where NHL teams select amateur players.
- goal differential
- A tiebreaker that ranks teams by subtracting points conceded from points scored when they finish level on points.
Source: Wikipedia