Islanders Fall to Canucks, Extend Losing Streak in Playoff Race

New York remains one point out of a playoff spot after a 5-2 loss, with defensive lapses and missed opportunities compounding their struggles.

The Islanders lost 5-2 to the Canucks, extending their losing streak to three games and missing a chance to move into a playoff spot.
Goaltender Ilya Sorokin was pulled early in the third period after allowing four goals on 19 shots, including two stoppable goals.
Vancouver's Kiefer Sherwood scored twice, while Thatcher Demko made 26 critical saves, including key stops against former Canucks captain Bo Horvat.
Despite taking a brief lead in the second period, the Islanders struggled to capitalize on scoring chances and went 0-for-2 on the power play.
New York has not held a playoff position since November 2024 and now faces mounting pressure as the regular season nears its conclusion.