The New York Islanders (18-20-7) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-17-7) at UBS Arena on Monday, January 20 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Islanders defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1 in their most recent outing, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 1-0 shootout loss to the New York Rangers.
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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we expect to take home the victory in Monday's hockey game.
During the past 10 outings for the Blue Jackets (7-2-1), their offense has totaled 30 goals while their defense has conceded 25 goals. They have registered 20 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored six goals (30.0%).
Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Monday
Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final score 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.
- In the 17 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-5-6 record (good for 18 points).
- 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 exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Islanders have scored at least three goals 25 times, and are 17-4-4 in those games (to register 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 record of 22-17-7 this season and are 5-7-12 in overtime contests.
- Columbus has earned 12 points (3-3-6) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets registered only one goal in five games and they've earned two points (0-3-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has earned six points (3-7-0 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals in 28 games, earning 42 points from those contests.
- This season, Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 21 games and registered 26 points with a record of 12-7-2.
- 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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