The Winnipeg Jets seem to have a tough time when it comes to competing against the New York Islanders. The Jets suffered yet another defeat to the Islanders, a 3-2 loss on a Tuesday night game held at Long Island. This marks their fifth consecutive away loss to the Islanders and the ninth one in their last eleven matches.

This is also the first time in two months that the Jets have been unable to secure a victory in three consecutive matches. The Jets started the game on a high note, outshooting the Islanders 10-3 at one point. They even got the first power play of the game. Despite not converting it into a goal, their efforts were commendable, especially considering their season-long struggle with power play success.

However, in the last 8:32 minutes of the period, the Islanders turned the tables by outshooting the Jets 14-0, which led to the first goal of the match. The Islanders gained possession of the puck during a Jets power play, resulting in a spectacular one-timer by Kyle Palmieri, leaving the Jets’ goalie, Connor Hellebuyck, with no chance of stopping it.

The Islanders maintained their lead into the second period and doubled it on their first shot. A defensive lapse by the Jets allowed Brock Nelson to carry the puck deep into the Jets’ territory, ultimately leading to a perfect tap-in by Nelson, making the score 2-0.

The Jets finally managed to get on the scoreboard at the 8:48 mark when a shot by Josh Morrissey deflected off the skate of Simon Holmstrom and past the Islanders’ goalie, Ilya Sorokin. Despite outshooting the Islanders 13-7 in the second period, the Jets trailed 2-1 at the end of the 40-minute mark.

The Islanders extended their lead to two goals early in the third period, thanks to a goal by Ryan Pulock. The Jets did manage to pull one back to make it a one-goal game, but the Islanders held on to their lead, securing a crucial victory as they aim to cement their position in the Eastern Conference standings.

The Jets’ goalie, Hellebuyck, stopped 26 shots but couldn’t prevent the defeat. On the other hand, Sorokin made 27 saves to secure the win for the Islanders. The Jets will now turn their attention to their upcoming game against the Flyers, hoping to end their three-game winless streak. The match is scheduled for Thursday, with the pregame coverage starting at 4 p.m. and the puck drop just after 6 p.m.