# Islanders Struggle in Loss to Sharks

> Islanders' defensive collapse leads to 3-2 shootout loss against Sharks.
- Title: Islanders Struggle in Loss to Sharks · New York Post
- Summary: Islanders' defensive collapse leads to 3-2 shootout loss against Sharks. New York Islanders lose 3-2 in shootout to San Jose Sharks after poor defensive…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/sports/islanders-look-like-a-shell-of-themselves-in-concerning-loss-to-sharks
- Published: 2026-11-10T06:22:17+00:00
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## Islanders Fourth Straight Loss
The New York Islanders suffered their fourth consecutive loss to the San Jose Sharks in a 3-2 shootout.
## Sharks Not Stanley Cup Contenders
San Jose Sharks are 8-11-1 and not Stanley Cup contenders despite beating the Islanders in a shootout.
## Defensive Struggles
Islanders gave up too many shots and chances, failing to play defensively as they did in the first 10 games.

> We’re giving up too many chances, we’re giving up too many shots
## DeBoer's Critique
Coach DeBoer noted the Islanders' self-inflicted errors cost them, especially in the third period.

> I loved how we started. I think we had five or six grade-A looks in the first five minutes of the third period.
## Power Play Squandered
Islanders lost two players to penalties during a shorthanded rush, leaving them at four-on-three for the rest of the game.
## Injury Concerns
Islanders face potential return of key players by the end of the trip, but recent performance suggests injuries are catching up.
## Key takeaway

New York Islanders lose 3-2 in shootout to San Jose Sharks after poor defensive performance.