The NHL slate 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 sit in 15th place in the Eastern Conference with 43 points and the Blue Jackets rank eighth in the Eastern Conference with 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 put up 37 points in 45 games.
- Having scored 13 goals and adding 20 assists, Bo Horvat is an important piece of the offense for New York through 44 games.
- Through 45 games, Kyle Palmieri has proven himself as another option for New York. He has 29 points (12 goals and 17 assists).
- Across 31 games played, Ilya Sorokin has a goaltending record of 13-14-4. During those games, he's allowed 87 goals while recording 782 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has scored 15 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 36 assists (0.8 per game), fueling the Columbus offense with 51 total points (1.1 per game). He takes 3.9 shots per game, shooting 8.4%.
- Kirill Marchenko is a key piece of the offense for Columbus with 49 total points this season. He has scored 18 goals and added 31 assists in 46 games.
- Sean Monahan is a key contributor on offense for Columbus with 14 goals and 27 assists.
- 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 given up 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)
Blue Jackets
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
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 |