Now, the Jets might be the final opponent the Islanders see before a successful era ends later this week. The Islanders will look to win their final game before what could be an eventful trade deadline when they host the Jets on Tuesday in Elmont,

Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets, Centers, New Jersey Devils, and the Vancouver Canucks Tom Gulitti of NHL.com: It’ll be the first trade deadline for Washington Capitals GM Chris Patrick, and he doesn’t feel any urgency to make a big trade by the deadline.

The Nashville Predators play the New York Islanders in a matinee game at UBS Arena on Saturday, the first of a three-game road trip. The Predators beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Thursday behind a 23-save performance from Juuse Saros.

The New York Islanders have balanced the playoff bubble for several years; after Monday's 4-0 defeat to the New York Rangers to keep them five points out with 22 games left, general manager Lou Lamoriello has seen enough.

Joel Armia on the wing? Carson Soucy on defence? Breaking down realistic possibilities for the Cup-contending Jets.

Philadelphia rookie Matvei Michkov scored on a backhander against Connor Hellebuyck in the shootout and the Flyers beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1.