Their third straight loss sure reinforced what Winnipeg needs to solidify itself as a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.
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.
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.
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin was credited with his first career goal when Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos sent a pass into his own net in the final seconds of New York’s 7-4 victory on Saturday.
The Jets were unlucky to lose two straight games, but they don't need much luck to beat a bad Islanders team on the latter half of a back-to-back tonight, per our NHL betting picks.