Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri lead the Islanders to 3-2 win over the NHL-leading Jets
Islanders beat NHL-best Jets in potential swan song for Brock Nelson, Kyle Palmieri
Islanders' Brock Nelson, Kyle Palmieri in lineup against Winnipeg
But, very notably, pending unrestricted free agents Brock Nelson — No. 1 on most trade target projection boards — and Kyle Palmieri both remained in the lineup on Tuesday as president/general manager Lou Lamoriello opted not to hold his assets out for protection. Nor, for that matter, was any other potential trade target protected.
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Isles edge Jets, move closer to Eastern wild-card spot
Impending free agents and potential trade targets Kyle Palmieri and Brock Nelson each scored Tuesday night in what might have been their final game with the New York Islanders, who beat the visiting Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in Elmont,
Winnipeg Jets drop third straight game, falling to the Islanders 3-2
Josh Morrissey and Nikolaj Ehlers each scored on the power play but it wasn't enough as the Jets lost their fifth straight road game against the Isles.
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Takeaways: Islanders Best Jets 3-2
Kyle Palmieri (PPG), Brock Nelson and Ryan Pulock powered the offense for New York, while Josh Morrissey (PPG) and Nikolaj Ehlers (PPG) provided goals for Winnipeg. Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves on 28 shots for the win after starting in both games of the back-to-back set. Connor Hellebuyck turned aside 26 of 29 shots in the loss.
Jets Drop First Game Of Road Trip 3-2 To The Islanders
The Winnipeg Jets have now lost three consecutive games, losing 3-2 to the New York Islanders to kick off their four-game road trip.
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Game Preview: Islanders vs Jets
The Islanders are 0-1-0 against the Jets this season, falling 4-3 on Feb. 7 in Winnipeg. Simon Holmstrom, Marc Gatcomb and Kyle Palmieri scored for the Isles, whose third period comeback bid – they outshot Winnipeg 19-6 in the final frame – fell short. The Islanders have won four straight home games against the Jets.
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NHL Rumors: Scott Laughton, Winnipeg Jets, and a Top 38 Trade Bait Board
Darren Dreger: As many as eight teams have called the Philadelphia Flyers about center Scott Laughton. The center market is thin and Flyers GM Daniel Briere is being patient. There are already first-round picks in play and Briere is seeing if the offers increase as we get closer to Friday.