ELMONT, N.Y. -- Tyler Toffoli wrestles with reality even as he confidently talks about how the San Jose Sharks’ internal expectations have changed from last season, when they were last in the League in wins and points.

"It feels like we're ready to start winning, if that makes sense," Toffoli said after practice at UBS Arena on Monday. "Obviously, it's hard to say when we haven't, but it feels like we're ready to start winning and the expectation is to win."

It's five games into the season and the Sharks still haven't met their own expectations. They are the only winless team in the League, bringing an 0-3-2 record into their game Tuesday against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena (7 p.m. ET; MSGSN, NBCSCA).

"It's five games in, so no need to hit the panic button," forward Macklin

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