NHL – FREE PLAY: Sharks (11) vs. Islanders (12)

After losing their first three games, the Islanders are back on track with victories against Ottawa on the road and Edmonton at home holding the potent Oilers to two goals. Now come the Sharks, who have lost 16 in a row going back to last season, including all five games this season. San Jose has lost its last three games by a combined 10 goals, never once holding the lead in any of these games. The Sharks’ average losing margin is by 2.4 goals. Until they show they are at least competitive, the Sharks are an auto-fade even on the puck line.