The Winnipeg Jets' struggles continued on the road Tuesday night as they fell 3-2 to the New York Islanders, marking their third consecutive loss. Josh Morrissey had a goal and an assist, while Kyle Connor picked up two assists for the Jets (42-16-4).

Brock Nelson had a goal and an assist and the New York Islanders took down the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Tuesday night.

After a 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers on Monday night, the New York Islanders knew they needed to bounce back. They responded in a big way in front of their fans at UBS Arena, beating the top team in the NHL in the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Tuesday night in the second half of a back-to-back set.

The New York Islanders (28-27-7) defeated the Winnipeg Jets (42-16-4) 3-2 on Tuesday night in UBS Arena. It couldn’t have been more poetic if it is indeed the send-off game for Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri.

The New York Islanders (28-26-7) got a much-needed two points on Tuesday night, beating the Winnipeg Jets (42-16-4) 3-2 on Long Island. Kyle Palmieri, Brock Nelson, and Ryan Pulock were the goalscorers for the Islanders.

Had the New York Islanders played as they did on Tuesday night at UBS Arena against the NHL-best Winnipeg Jets, perhaps they would not be staring down the possibility of saying goodbye to some long-time contributors.

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