The winless San Jose Sharks (0-4-2) visit the New York Rangers (3-4-1) tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

San Jose enters the matchup ranked 32nd in the NHL in goals against per game (4.83) and last in team save percentage (.863). The defensive structure and goaltending remain major issues, with the Sharks allowing more than 34 shots per game and struggling to contain pressure in front of the net.

The Rangers, by contrast, sit third in the league in goals against per game (1.88) and first in save percentage (.947), getting elite goaltending from Igor Shesterkin and a strong defensive core in front of him.

Tonight’s outcome likely hinges on whether the Rangers can turn their puck-possession edge into goals. If they push tempo through the neutral zone and sustain offensive zone time, they should dictate play and wear down a Sharks lineup prone to turnovers. San Jose’s best hope lies in tightening its defensive gaps and giving its goaltenders cleaner looks — a tall order against a New York side overdue for a breakout.

Prediction

Expect the Rangers to control large stretches of the game and capitalize on the Sharks’ defensive vulnerabilities. San Jose may battle hard early and force a few chances, but New York’s edge in structure and goaltending tilt the outcome.

Projected Final Score: Rangers 4, Sharks 1

How to Watch Sharks vs. Rangers

Puck drop for tonight’s game between the San Jose Sharks and the New York Rangers is set for 7:00 PM Eastern at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York.

The game airs live locally on MSG and NBC Sports Bay Area and streams live on the Gotham Sports app.

Out-of-market viewers can catch the game on NHL Center Ice or on ESPN+.

You can watch the game free on ESPN+ by starting a trial with DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, or FuboTV, all of which include ESPN+. After signing up, activate your ESPN plan and link it to your MyDisney login. If you already have Hulu + Live TV, you’ll automatically get access through that account. Remember to cancel before the trial ends if you don’t plan to keep the service.

San Jose Sharks vs. New York Rangers

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM Eastern

Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

TV: MSG and NBC Sports Bay Area, NHL Center Ice (out-of-market)

Streaming: Gotham Sports, ESPN+