Lamoriello, the Islanders GM, has a big decision to make on pending UFA Brock Nelson before the deadline. Is he tipping his hand?
The Flyers have dug themselves a hole, but the team's identity fuels optimism around the possibility of recovering down the stretch.
Philadelphia rookie Matvei Michkov scored on a backhander in the shootout, and the Flyers beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1.
1985 — Mike Bossy of the New York Islanders scores his 50th goal, becoming the first NHL player to score 50 goals in eight consecutive seasons.
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).
The 42-15-3 Winnipeg Jets have travelled to New York for a test against the 27-25-7 Islanders on Tuesday evening.
Rookie Matvei Michkov put a backhand shot past Connor Hellebuyck in the shootout to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday.
The Winnipeg Jets will be without one of their steadiest defencemen when they visit the New York Islanders tonight. Dylan Samberg has left the team to deal with a family matter. Head coach Scott Arniel says Samberg will rejoin the Jets on Wednesday. They play in Philadelphia on Thursday.
The Winnipeg Jets will be without Dylan Samberg Tuesday night against the New York Islanders while the defenceman deals with a personal matter, head coach Scott Arniel told TSN's John Lu. Lu also adds that the 26-year-old blue liner plans to meet the team in Philadelphia on Wednesday ahead of their game against the Flyers.