The San Jose Sharks kick off the annual October East Coast trip against the New York Islanders. The Sharks have yet to find a win, going 0-4-0 while giving up five goals, including two short-handed goals from (checks notes) Sam Lafferty and the tanking Chicago Blackhawks. Things are looking bleak, so perhaps hitting the road will help the team find their grove.
The Islanders missed playoffs last season after finishing fifth in the Metropolitan. The season started on a lengthy road trip, while the finishing touches on UBS Arena were completed, and Lou Lamoriello brand hockey just wasn’t enough to overcome the poor start for the Islanders.