San Jose Sharks vs New York Islanders predictions, Mar 07, 2026

Mar 05, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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San Jose

New York Islanders

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As the San Jose Sharks prepare to face the New York Islanders on March 7, 2026, fans can expect an intense matchup at the SAP Center. Both teams are entering the contest with notable recent performances, positioning this game as a keenly contested battle.

The Sharks have won 3 of their last 5 matches, demonstrating resilience and the ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities at home. Their offensive core has shown flashes of brilliance, but consistency will be key as they look to harness their home-ice advantage.

Conversely, the Islanders are riding high, having won 4 of their last 5 games. Their robust defensive structure and effective transition play have been instrumental in their recent success, making them a formidable opponent. With a strong road record, they are poised to challenge the Sharks’ defense effectively.

Bookmakers offer odds of 2.69 for a home win and 2.24 for an away victory, reflecting a competitive balance between the two teams. The model predicts a 36.4% chance of a Sharks win, while the Islanders hold a slight edge at 40.7%. Anticipate a close contest, with tactical execution and special teams likely playing a pivotal role in determining the outcome.

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San Jose
35.2%		 Draw
22.6%		 NY Islanders
42.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:4

Outrights of NHL New York Islanders: 1.56% San Jose Sharks: 0.33%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.75 4.32 2.3
Pinnacle 2.69 4.17 2.24

Latest Results

03.03.26 San Jose Sharks – Montreal Canadiens – 7:5
01.03.26 San Jose Sharks – Winnipeg Jets – 2:1 OT
28.02.26 San Jose Sharks – Edmonton Oilers – 5:4
26.02.26 San Jose Sharks – Calgary Flames – 1:4
04.02.26 Colorado Avalanche – San Jose Sharks – 4:2		 04.03.26 Anaheim Ducks – New York Islanders – 5:1
01.03.26 New York Islanders – Florida Panthers – 5:4
28.02.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – New York Islanders – 3:4 OT
26.02.26 Montreal Canadiens – New York Islanders – 3:4 OT
05.02.26 New Jersey Devils – New York Islanders – 1:3

Facts

  • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 9 and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, San Jose won 1.
  • Recent performances by San Jose have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • NY Islanders is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • NY Islanders may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, San Jose has had a series of home games.
  • Recently, NY Islanders has had a series of away games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, San Jose won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 47:69. (average 2.4:3.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, San Jose won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 24:30. (average 2.4:3).

    Latest Head To Head

    21.10.25 New York Islanders – San Jose Sharks – 4:3
    08.03.25 San Jose Sharks – New York Islanders – 2:4
    18.01.25 New York Islanders – San Jose Sharks – 4:1
    07.03.24 San Jose Sharks – New York Islanders – 2:7
    05.12.23 New York Islanders – San Jose Sharks – 4:5 OT

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 60 38 3 9 10 230:149 91
    2 Dallas Stars 61 31 7 9 14 212:165 85
    3 Minnesota Wild 62 23 13 10 16 209:180 82
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 62 21 8 14 19 205:197 72
    5 Anaheim Ducks 61 20 14 3 24 205:212 71
    6 Utah Mammoth 61 25 7 4 25 193:169 68
    7 Edmonton Oilers 62 22 8 8 24 220:210 68
    8 Seattle Kraken 61 23 6 9 23 173:179 67
    9 San Jose Sharks 59 18 12 4 25 186:207 64
    10 Los Angeles Kings 60 15 9 14 22 155:179 62
    11 Nashville Predators 61 20 7 8 26 179:210 62
    12 Winnipeg Jets 60 20 4 10 26 171:186 58
    13 Chicago Blackhawks 61 18 5 10 28 163:195 56
    14 Calgary Flames 60 20 4 7 29 149:181 55
    15 St. Louis Blues 61 22 1 9 29 159:210 55
    16 Vancouver Canucks 61 12 6 7 36 157:230 43

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 61 29 10 6 16 214:175 84
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 59 29 9 4 17 210:158 80
    3 Buffalo Sabres 61 30 6 6 19 209:183 78
    4 Detroit Red Wings 62 24 11 7 20 185:187 77
    5 Montreal Canadiens 60 22 11 9 18 213:200 75
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins 60 27 4 13 16 204:175 75
    7 New York Islanders 62 23 12 5 22 183:177 75
    8 Boston Bruins 60 26 8 5 21 202:188 73
    9 Columbus Blue Jackets 60 21 10 8 21 192:191 70
    10 Washington Capitals 63 26 5 7 25 199:189 69
    11 Ottawa Senators 60 23 6 9 22 201:193 67
    12 Philadelphia Flyers 60 19 9 11 21 177:188 67
    13 Toronto Maple Leafs 62 19 8 11 24 198:215 65
    14 New Jersey Devils 62 20 11 2 29 160:186 64
    15 Florida Panthers 61 24 6 3 28 186:205 63
    16 New York Rangers 60 14 9 8 29 160:190 54

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.95 (21.1%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 4.88 (17.1%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.5 (12.83%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.75 (8.55%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 12 (6.95%)

    6. Dallas Stars: 15 (5.56%)

    7. Minnesota Wild: 18.5 (4.51%)

    8. Buffalo Sabres: 23.5 (3.55%)

    9. Montreal Canadiens: 33.5 (2.49%)

    10. Utah Mammoth: 33.5 (2.49%)

    11. Detroit Red Wings: 51 (1.63%)

    12. Pittsburgh Penguins: 51 (1.63%)

    13. New York Islanders: 53.5 (1.56%)

    14. Los Angeles Kings: 61 (1.37%)

    15. Washington Capitals: 64 (1.3%)

    16. Anaheim Ducks: 64 (1.3%)

    17. Ottawa Senators: 71 (1.17%)

    18. Florida Panthers: 88.5 (0.94%)

    19. Columbus Blue Jackets: 88.5 (0.94%)

    20. Boston Bruins: 151 (0.55%)

    21. Winnipeg Jets: 251 (0.33%)

    22. Toronto Maple Leafs: 251 (0.33%)

    23. San Jose Sharks: 251 (0.33%)

    24. Seattle Kraken: 251 (0.33%)

    25. Philadelphia Flyers: 276 (0.3%)

    26. Nashville Predators: 301 (0.28%)

    27. New Jersey Devils: 351 (0.24%)

    28. New York Rangers: 1001 (0.08%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 1251 (0.07%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 1251 (0.07%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 1251 (0.07%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 1751 (0.05%)

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