Skidding Islanders look like a shell of themselves in concerning loss to Sharks

The fourth loss in a row for the Islanders was more alarming than the first three for two big reasons.

By Ethan Sears · Yahoo Sports

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:22 AM

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The New York Islanders suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in a concerning 3-2 shootout loss to San Jose.
The San Jose Sharks defeated the New York Islanders 3-2 in an eight-round shootout on Monday.
Ivar Stenberg scored the winning shootout goal and added a regulation tally for San Jose.

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The New York Islanders extended their losing streak to four games after falling 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks in an eight-round shootout on Monday night in San Jose. Ethan Sears of the NY Post Sports described the defeat as particularly alarming for the struggling club. Ivar Stenberg scored both in regulation and as the sole shootout scorer to lift San Jose.

Tyler Toffoli provided an equalizer and an assist for the Sharks, who managed to snap their own five-game skid with the victory. Yaroslav Askarov delivered a standout goaltending performance in the win, while the Islanders continued to navigate the absence of several injured players including Mathew Barzal.

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