Jets drop third straight in 3-1 loss to Islanders

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THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

New York Islanders' Mathew Barzal celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets as goaltender Connor Hellebuyck looks on during the second period in Winnipeg on Thursday.

So much for home, sweet home.

The Winnipeg Jets dropped a 3-1 decision to the New York Islanders on Thursday night, their third straight defeat this week at Bell MTS Place.

Mathew Barzal scored twice in the second period to erase an early deficit and carry the visitors to victory. Winnipeg falls to 4-5-0 on the season, while New York improves to 4-3-0.

Of all the losses so far in this young season, this one might be the toughest of all to swallow for the Jets. They…