As the Winnipeg Jets were trying to figure out the frustrating New York Islanders, ultimately losing to the visitors 3-2 in overtime, they were also watching one of their star rookies Mark Scheifele go down with an MCl injury after a cheap knee-on-knee hit from the Isles Calvin deHaan.
The point stolen from the Islanders (and it was stolen as the Isles controlled most of the play as the Jets were lucky to tie it up late in the third) keeps the Jets in the hunt for the final wild card spot in the Western conference with 67 points, falling one point behind the Dallas Stars. The Jets are tied with the Phoenix Coyotes and are one point ahead of the falling Vancouver Canucks who stand at 66 points.
The Jets also announce they have signed defenseman Mark Stuart to a four-year extension.
