The New York Islanders travel to play the San Jose Sharks on Monday, November 9, 2026. Game time is set for 10:00 PM ET as the teams compete in regular-season action.

New York brings a 5-4-2 record into the matchup and enters winless in two consecutive games (0-1-1). The Islanders fell 6-3 at the Dallas Stars in their last contest after a 3-2 overtime loss against the Los Angeles Kings. Prior to that stretch, New York defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1.

San Jose holds a 6-5-1 record through 12 games. The Sharks dropped a 6-4 contest at the Boston Bruins in their most recent matchup. Before visiting Boston, San Jose earned a 6-2 victory at the Ottawa Senators and took a 4-3 overtime win at the Montreal Canadiens.

This contest marks the first meeting of the season between the Islanders and Sharks. Both squads look to collect two points in the standings as New York plays on the road and San Jose hosts the opening matchup of their season series.