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NY Islanders still in search of their first winning streak after 2-1 shootout loss

The New York Islanders are still searching for their first winning streak of the season, and Thursday night’s 2-1 shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators was anoth

By Jiggs Westfall · Eyes on Isles

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 11:30 AM

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The New York Islanders fell 2-1 in a shootout to the Ottawa Senators, extending their wait for consecutive wins.
Shane Pinto netted the decisive shootout tally for Ottawa after scoring was tied through overtime.
Matias Maccelli scored New York's only goal, stretching his active point streak to five games.

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The New York Islanders missed an opportunity to establish their first winning streak of the season following a 2-1 shootout defeat against the Ottawa Senators. Matias Maccelli opened the scoring for New York late in the first period, but Ottawa's Ridly Greig leveled the contest in the second period before Shane Pinto secured the win for the Senators with the lone goal in the shootout.

New York goaltender Semyon Varlamov delivered a strong performance with 18 saves after having two Ottawa first-period goals overturned by video reviews. The Islanders failed to convert an overtime power play and will complete their two-game road trip against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

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