There were plenty of valid reasons why the New York Islanders lost two of three games on their recent West Coast road trip.

Veteran New York Islanders forward Kyle Palmieri did not get dealt at the deadline and it appears the two sides are nearing a contract extension, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.

Connor McDavid factored on both of the Oilers goals on Thursday and became the third player to reach the 60-assist mark this season.