Mar 11, 2014; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (39) looks for a pass in front of Toronto Maple Leafs goalie James Reimer (34) during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports
The San Jose Sharks come into Nassau Coliseum on a second night of back-to-backs looking for their fifth straight straight win against the New York Islanders. With a win tonight, they can jump over the Anaheim Ducks for the Pacific Division lead.
Mar 10, 2014; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; New York Islanders forward Anders Lee (27) moves the puck in front of Vancouver Canucks goaltender Eddie Lack (31) during the third period at Rogers Arena. The New York Islanders won 7-4. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
The Numbers Game
| San Jose Sharks | New York Islanders |
| Team Record: 43-17-7 | Team Record: 25-33-9 |
| Last 10: 8-1-1 | Last 10: 4-5-1 |
| Offense: Hot (21 goals in their last 5 games) | Offense: Hot (18 goals in their last 5 games) |
| Defense: Normal (11 GA in their last 5 games) | Defense: Cold (18 GA in their last 5 games) |
| PP%: 17.3 (23rd in the League) | PP%: 18.7 (20th in the League) |
| PK%: 80.2 (6th in the League) | PK%: 76.7 (29th in the League) |