Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks - Feb. 28

The New York Islanders (33-21-5) will attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (29-21-7) on the road on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our pick for who will capture the victory in Saturday's matchup.

During the past 10 outings for the Islanders, their offense has totaled 28 goals while their defense has given up 25 (they have a 6-4-0 record in those games). In 30 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with five goals (16.7% conversion rate).

Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Islanders 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-143)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets are 9-7-16 in overtime matchups on their way to a 29-21-7 overall record.
• In the 21 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-7-6 record (good for 22 points).
• The 11 times this season the Blue Jackets ended a game with only one goal, they went 2-7-2 (six points).
• Columbus has lost all eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
• The Blue Jackets are 27-4-5 in the 36 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 59 points).
• In the 16 games when Columbus has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 23 points after finishing 10-3-3.
• In games when it has outshot opponents, Columbus is 17-11-3 (37 points).
• The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 25 games. The Blue Jackets went 12-9-4 in those matchups (28 points).

Islanders Splits and Trends

• The Islanders have a 11-5-16 record in overtime matchups this season and a 33-21-5 overall record.
• New York has earned 32 points (16-5-0) in its 21 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• In 10 games this season when the Islanders finished a game with just one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-8-1).
• When New York has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 15 points (7-9-1 record).
• The Islanders have scored at least three goals in 30 games, earning 51 points from those contests.
• This season, New York has recorded a lone power-play goal in 20 games and registered 30 points with a record of 14-4-2.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 9-14-4 (22 points).
• The Islanders have been outshot by opponents 27 times this season, and earned 42 points in those games.

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Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio

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