# NHL

Sharks vs Rangers prediction

San Jose Sharks at New York Rangers, Thursday 3 December, 7:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden. Our line gives the Rangers a 58% chance.

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NHLSeries starts 12/3
Sharks7-8-1
vs
Rangers8-7-1

Madison Square Garden, New YorkTV: NBC Sports BA, MSG

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Record
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Rank
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5 more wins to Gladiator

Season leaders

Sharks

  • GoalsWill Smith6
  • AssistsMacklin Celebrini11
  • PointsMacklin Celebrini16

Rangers

  • GoalsAlexis Lafreniere9
  • AssistsAdam Fox17
  • PointsAdam Fox19

Season averages

SJStatNYR
3.31Goals Against Average3.07
30.4Shots Against per Game26.1
84.9Penalty Kill Percentage89.1
8Power Play Goals Against5
0Short Handed Goals Against0
2.56Goals For per Game3.00
27.1Shots per Game24.9
12Power Play Goals8
21.8Power Play Percentage20.0
4Short Handed Goals2

Last five games

Sharks

  • Lat BOS6-4
  • Lvs BUF2-0
  • Wvs VAN3-2
  • Lvs OTT5-1
  • Lvs CGY2-1

Rangers

  • Lat TOR5-4
  • Lat OTT7-4
  • Lvs LA6-3
  • Lvs EDM4-1
  • Wvs STL3-1

Injury report

Sharks

  • Igor ChernyshovInjured Reserve
  • Alexander WennbergInjured Reserve
  • Quentin MustyInjured Reserve
  • Kyle KeyserInjured Reserve

Rangers

  • Sean DurziOut
  • Igor ShesterkinInjured Reserve
  • Joe VelenoInjured Reserve
  • Joonas KorpisaloInjured Reserve
  • Aidan ThompsonInjured Reserve

Game info

Venue
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
TV
NBC Sports BA, MSG
Season series
Series starts 12/3

Rangers and Sharks this season

  1. Thu 3 DecSharks at RangersThu 7:00 PM ET
  2. Sat 9 JanRangers at SharksSat 10:00 PM ET

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Questions

What time is Sharks vs Rangers?

7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Thursday 3 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.

What channel is Sharks vs Rangers on?

ESPN lists NBC Sports BA, MSG for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.

Who is favoured in Sharks vs Rangers?

Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the New York Rangers a 58% chance, so a call on them pays x1.73. It does not know about injuries or rest.

Where is Sharks vs Rangers played?

At Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, the home of the New York Rangers.

How many times do the Rangers and Sharks play this season?

This season's schedule has 2 games between them.

When do the Rangers and Sharks play next?

Saturday 9 January 2027 at 10:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Rangers at the Sharks.

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