The New York Islanders (18-20-7), coming off a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks, host the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-17-7) at UBS Arena on Monday, January 20 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets lost to the New York Rangers 1-0 in a shootout in their last game.
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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we expect to bring home the win in Monday's hockey action.
In the last 10 games, the Blue Jackets have registered a 7-2-1 record after totaling 30 total goals (six power-play goals on 20 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 30.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 25 goals in those games.
Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Monday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final result of Islanders 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-186)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders are 18-20-7 overall and 4-7-11 in overtime games.
- New York is 6-5-6 (18 points) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Islanders recorded just one goal, they've finished 0-6-2 (two points).
- New York finished 1-5-0 in the six games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
- The Islanders are 17-4-4 in the 25 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 38 points).
- In the nine games when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-1-1 record (15 points).
- In the 24 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 10-12-2 (22 points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents 19 times, and went 8-6-5 (21 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 5-7-12 record in overtime contests this season and a 22-17-7 overall record.
- Columbus has earned 12 points (3-3-6) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (0-3-2) in those contests.
- When Columbus has scored two goals this season, they've earned six points (3-7-0 record).
- The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals in 28 games, earning 42 points from those contests.
- Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games this season and has registered 26 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 13-7-4 (30 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Blue Jackets finished 7-9-3 in those contests (17 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th | 2.64 | Goals Scored | 3.3 | 6th |
| 16th | 3.02 | Goals Allowed | 3.35 | 27th |
| 13th | 28.8 | Shots | 30 | 6th |
| 13th | 28.2 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 18th |
| 32nd | 11.82% | Power Play % | 22.22% | 12th |
| 32nd | 67.37% | Penalty Kill % | 74.62% | 26th |
Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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