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

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/skidding-islanders-look-like-a-shell-of-themselves-in-concerning-loss-to-sharks/
- Published: 2026-11-10T06:22:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T07:22:45+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/sports/islanders-look-like-a-shell-of-themselves-in-concerning-loss-to-sharks/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Islanders’ losing streak reached four games.
- San Jose won 3-2 after eight shootout rounds.
- Injuries and defensive lapses are adding to concerns.

## Summary

The New York Islanders lost 3-2 to San Jose in a shootout, extending their losing streak to four games. The defeat raised concerns because the Sharks are still finding their form, while the Islanders struggled for long stretches to defend, keep possession and create pressure.

The teams were tied after regulation, and neither scored in overtime; San Jose won after eight rounds of the shootout. Ilya Sorokin made 37 saves, but the Islanders could not beat Yaroslav Askarov. Injuries to Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli and Ryan Pulock have added to the strain, though they could return by the end of the Islanders’ trip.

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