Brock Nelson scored the go-ahead goal about midway through the second period Saturday night as the New York Islanders beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 in Elmont, N.Y.

San Jose Sharks (14-27-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Islanders (17-20-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders look to stop their three-game home slide with a victory against the San Jose Sharks.

Zach Werenski’s assist on Fantilli’s goal extended his home point streak to 18 games, tying Brian Leetch for the sixth-longest streak by a defenseman. The NHL record is held by Bobby Orr, who recorded points in 25 consecutive home games during the 1974-75 season.

- The Sharks are in eighth place in the Pacific Division with 34 points and a record of 14-27-6. San Jose is 1-4-0 in their last five games. - Mikael Granlund leads the Sharks in assists (25) and points (37) in his second season with San Jose.

BOTTOM LINE: Pacific Division foes meet when the San Jose Sharks play the Vegas Golden Knights. San Jose is 4-8-1 against the Pacific Division and 13-23-6 overall. The Sharks have a 4-10-2 record when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent.

Musty, taken 26th overall by the Sharks at the 2023 NHL Draft, was returned to Sudbury on Sept. 30, midway through training camp in San Jose. Shortly afterward, Musty’s trade request became public.

Tyler Toffoli scored and Alexandar Georgiev stopped 30 shots, but their San Jose Sharks fell 4-1 to the Columbus Blue Jackets in Ohio on Thursday night.

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the San Jose Sharks in a non-conference matchup. Boston has gone 13-7-3 at home and 22-19-6 overall. The Bruins have a 7-11-3 record when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent.

Vegas Golden Knights (27-9-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (13-23-6, in the Pacific Division) BOTTOM LINE: Pacific Division foes meet when the San Jose Sharks play the Vegas Golden ...

Vegas Golden Knights (27-9-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (13-23-6, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pacific Division foes meet ...

BOTTOM LINE: Pacific Division foes meet when the San Jose Sharks play the Vegas Golden Knights. San Jose is 4-8-1 against the Pacific Division and 13-23-6 overall. The Sharks have a 4-10-2 record ...

Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and three more in the shootout as the host New York Rangers earned a crucial 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night. Vincent Trocheck scored in the second round of the shootout for the lone goal of the skills competition as the Rangers improved to 5-0-2 in