The Columbus Blue Jackets (15-15-6) host the New York Islanders (21-13-4) at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on December 28, 2025, starting at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are 16th and the Islanders third in the Eastern Conference.
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Blue Jackets vs. Islanders: Dec. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.89 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.44 | 29th |
| Shots | 29.8 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.7 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 20.65% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.26% | 30th |
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.79 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.63 | 6th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 15.7% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.08% | 11th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Top Players
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has been critical to Columbus' offense this season, putting up 40 points in 35 games.
- Having scored 11 goals and adding 16 assists, Kirill Marchenko is a top contributor for Columbus through 32 games.
- Dmitri Voronkov has created 24 points for Columbus in 36 games this season, scoring on 18.8% of his shots and putting up 13 goals and 11 assists.
- As Columbus' top goalie, Jet Greaves has recorded 9 wins and 9 losses this season while allowing 62 goals with 594 saves.
Islanders
- Bo Horvat has scored 19 goals (0.5 per game) and dished out 12 assists (0.3 per game), fueling the New York offense with 31 total points (0.8 per game). He averages 3.0 shots per game, shooting 16.5%.
- Mathew Barzal has posted 29 total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has 10 goals and 19 assists.
- New York's Anders Lee is among the leading scorers on the team with 25 total points (nine goals and 16 assists).
- Ilya Sorokin has a 12-10-2 record this season, with a .909 save percentage (21st in the league). He has 612 saves, and has given up 61 goals (2.6 goals against average).
Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Mathieu Olivier: Out (Upper Body),
Zachary Werenski: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Isac Lundestrom: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip)
Islanders
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed),
Alexander Romanov: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Ilya Sorokin: Out (Lower Body),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle),
Kyle Palmieri: Out (Knee)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Wild | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Ducks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Kings | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Sabres | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Devils | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Rangers | W 2-0 | Home |
| 12/28/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 12/30/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |