Islanders Acquire Brayden Schenn, Face Sharks in West Coast Matchup

New York looks to end two-game skid against San Jose on the road

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The New York Islanders have acquired center Brayden Schenn from the St. Louis Blues ahead of their matchup against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. The Islanders are looking to end a two-game skid on their West Coast road trip, while the Sharks are coming off an overtime loss to the Blues on Friday.

Why it matters

The addition of Schenn gives the Islanders more depth and flexibility at center as they push for a playoff spot in the Metropolitan Division. The Sharks, meanwhile, are battling for a wild card position in the Western Conference and will be looking to bounce back from their overtime defeat.

The details

Schenn, 34, has 12 goals and 28 points in 61 games this season. The Islanders are hoping his experience and two-way play will help them overcome their recent struggles on the road. New York dropped back-to-back games in Anaheim and Los Angeles earlier this week. The Sharks, who were relatively quiet at the trade deadline, are led by Macklin Celebrini's 31 goals and will start Yaroslav Askarov in net.

  • The Islanders and Sharks will face off on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • The Sharks played the St. Louis Blues on Friday, March 6, 2026, losing 3-2 in overtime.

The players

Brayden Schenn

A 34-year-old center acquired by the Islanders from the St. Louis Blues ahead of the trade deadline.

Macklin Celebrini

The Sharks' leading goal scorer with 31 goals this season.

Yaroslav Askarov

The Sharks' likely starting goaltender on Saturday, with a 19-16-2 record, 3.57 GAA and .887 save percentage this season.

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What they’re saying

“What excites me about this team is the high-end talent. When I played the Islanders as an opponent, you're never going to get an easy night. They always play hard, and they're always intense, and they always play for each other, and I think that's important. To be a part of a team like that, I'm excited for this new chapter.”

— Brayden Schenn (statenews.net)

“Our forecheck wasn't the best, I don't think -- that's when we're generating most of our chances, and that wasn't our best tonight. (Turnovers) are definitely something we're trying to work on. This time of year, it can't happen.”

— Will Smith, Sharks player (statenews.net)

What’s next

The Islanders and Sharks will face off on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in San Jose, with the Islanders looking to end their two-game skid and the Sharks aiming to bounce back from their overtime loss the previous night.

The takeaway

The Islanders' acquisition of Brayden Schenn adds depth and experience to their lineup as they push for a playoff spot, while the Sharks will need to tighten up their play in order to maintain their position in the Western Conference wild card race.