Islanders Fall to Sharks in Fourth Straight Loss

Published November 10, 2026. The Islanders’ 3-2 shootout defeat in San Jose extended their skid to four games, with their performance raising concerns beyond the result. They struggled to keep possession, create pressure in the Sharks’ zone and prevent chances through the middle of the ice.

New York took an early lead when Ben Hutton scored after reaching Simon Holmstrom’s deflected pass. Ivar Stenberg equalized late in the first period, redirecting Tyler Toffoli’s shot after a turnover by Logan Stanley. Toffoli put San Jose ahead in the second when his attempted pass ricocheted off Adam Pelech’s visor and into the net.

The Islanders tied it on a power-play goal by Victor Eklund, who converted Brayden Schenn’s pass. Eklund has scored in three consecutive games. The teams remained even through regulation and overtime, and Ilya Sorokin made 37 saves before Stenberg scored in the eighth shootout round.

A third-period fight followed Kyle MacLean’s hit on Stenberg. New York later had a four-minute power play after a penalty call was changed, but the Islanders gave up a shorthanded rush and took penalties of their own. Neither team scored on its power play.

Injuries to Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli and Ryan Pulock have contributed to the Islanders’ recent difficulties. Coach Pete DeBoer said they could return by the end of the team’s trip, potentially providing a boost. Even so, San Jose controlled much of the five-on-five play, leaving New York with questions about its form as well as its losing streak.