Islanders see how far they have to go with key deficiency exposed in eye-opening loss to Stars

TRENDINGSeahawks stomp ChiefsLuka drops 52 on JazzNFL Week 7 Winners and LosersAntonelli wins U.S. GPCFB Winners and LosersStory byStory byIslanders see how far they have to go with key deficiency exposed in eye-opening loss to StarsAn image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows New York Islanders goalkeeper Ilya Sorokin (30) in his net during a game against the Dallas Stars, Image 2 shows Dallas Stars center Justin Hryckowian celebrates a goal with teammates Wyatt Johnston, Jason Robertson and Mikko RantanenEthan SearsMon, October 26, 2026 at 12:59 AM UTC·5 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesStars 6, Islanders 3: Defensive leaks catch upThe Islanders hung with the Stars in Dallas for two periods, erasing three one-goal deficits before Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson pulled the Stars away with two goals in a 5:35 span early in the third period. 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