Kyle Connor, forward for the NHL's Winnipeg Jets, marked his return from a knee injury that sidelined him for 16 games with a decisive empty-net goal, securing the Jets' 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders. Assistant coach Scott Arniel had hinted at Connor's potential return, which occurred 5 weeks and 2 days into his 6-8 week recovery period. Connor's goal, his team-leading 18th of the season, came with 1:22 left in regulation, underscoring his value to the team.
Colleague @mikemcintyrewpg has the story from the #NHLJets 4-2 win over #Isles as Kyle Connor returned from a knee injury that sidelined him for 16 games: https://t.co/foRnEvXnkD
Nelson turns it over at Jets blue line, and Connor, in his first game back, scores on the ENG. 4-2. #Isles
Kyle Connor empty-netter in his first game back with 1:22 to go in regulation to make it 4-2 #NHLJets His team-leading 18th goal of the season. Nice defensive play to create the open lane to the net.
From @JohnLuTSNWpg - How a returning Kyle Connor will help a Jets team that's been playing so well in his absence: https://t.co/2nvzzkXljb https://t.co/9bkxu3R9gI
#NHLJets Kyle Connor is 5 weeks, 2 days into his 6-8 recovery. Yesterday Scott Arniel hinted that Connor could be ready to return tonight vs #NYIslanders. Connor - Lowry - Iafallo is first line up. @TSN_Edge