The NHL schedule on Monday includes a game between the New York Islanders (18-20-7) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-17-7), starting at 7:30 PM ET at UBS Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Islanders rank 15th in the Eastern Conference (43 points), and the Blue Jackets are eighth in the Eastern Conference (51 points).
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Islanders vs. Blue Jackets: Jan. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.64 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.02 | 16th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 11.82% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 67.37% | 32nd |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.3 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.35 | 27th |
| Shots | 30 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 22.22% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.62% | 26th |
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Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Islanders
- One of New York's top offensive options this season is Anders Lee, who has recorded 37 points in 45 games.
- With 13 goals and 20 assists, Bo Horvat is one of the most important offensive options for New York with his 33 points (0.7 per game).
- Kyle Palmieri has created 29 points for New York in 45 games this season, scoring on 14.1% of his shots and recording 12 goals and 17 assists.
- Ilya Sorokin (13-14-4) has a 2.9 goals against average and a save percentage of .900 for New York.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's 51 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Columbus. He has 15 goals and 36 assists in 46 games.
- Kirill Marchenko is one of the impact players on offense for Columbus with 49 total points (1.1 per game), with 18 goals and 31 assists in 46 games.
- Sean Monahan's 14 goals and 27 assists add up to 41 points this season.
- Elvis Merzlikins has a 16-10-3 record this season, with an .890 save percentage (53rd in the league). He has 722 saves, and has allowed 89 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Islanders
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Lower Body),
Mike Reilly: Out (Heart),
Hudson Fasching: Out (Upper Body),
Alexander Romanov: Questionable (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Sean Monahan: Out (Wrist),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2025 | Senators | L 2-0 | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Flyers | L 5-3 | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Sharks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/20/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 1/24/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 1/25/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/28/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2025 | Flyers | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Sharks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Rangers | L 1-0 | Away |
| 1/20/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 1/22/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/25/2025 | Kings | - | Home |