Nelson’s OT goal lifts Islanders past Maple Leafs 6-5

Brock Nelson’s second goal of the game at 2:42 of overtime lifted the New York Islanders to a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night Nelson’s OT goal lifts Islanders past Maple Leafs 6-5 Brock Nelson’s second goal of the game at 2:42 of overtime lifted the New York Islanders to a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kHas1N New York Islanders left wing Andrew Ladd, far right, celebrates his game-tying goal on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen, of Denmark, third from right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in New York, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 6-5.

Game #39 GDT: New York Islanders at Winnipeg Jets

Tonight, the Winnipeg Jets will close out a forgettable 2016 portion of the 2016-17 season by hosting ex-captain Andrew Ladd’s New York Islanders . Winnipeg is coming off a 5-3 loss to Columbus, which NHL.com Correspondent Scott Billeck pointed out was the Jets seventh failed opportunity to win a third straight game this season.