NHL Sunday: Islanders break out in Minnesota

Winnipeg barely skated out of Colorado with a win on Sunday thanks to Blake Wheeler’s goal with less than two seconds left in overtime.

But then Byfuglien literally rubbed it in his face and Varly lost his cool:

The play occurred in the opening minutes of the game. As Alberts skated in his own zone with the puck along the boards, McGrattan came out of nowhere to deliver a hard hit.

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Losing Backes for an extended period of time would further cripple a Blues squad struggling to stay healthy. Alex Steen was ruled out indefinitely with a concussion on Saturday.

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