The Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Islanders square off tonight at Nationwide Arena for the Jackets’ first Metro Division game of the season.
The Jackets come into this game after ripping the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night 6-1. Meanwhile, the Islanders have lost their last two, including last night against the Anaheim Ducks.
The Islanders will get a CBJ team who seem to be able to score at will lately. The Jackets are currently tied for 11th in goals scored with 33. The Islanders on the other hand are tied for dead-last in the NHL with only 21 goals scored.
On the defensive side of things, the Islanders have given up 27 goals(11th) on the year, while the Jackets have given up 25(9th).
The Islanders’ special teams haven’t been good either. Their PP is 29th, and their PK is 31st.
The New York Islanders are currently 6th in the Metro, 14th in the East, and 27th in the NHL.
Series History vs. The Islanders
Who To Watch For The Islanders
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Kyle Palmieri has 7 points this season to lead the Islanders.
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Mathew Barzal has only 1 goal through 8 games.
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Ilya Sorokin lost his last start against the Ducks last night. He’s 2-1 with a .936 save %.
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Semyon Varlamov is 1-2 with a .854 save %.
CBJ Player Notes vs. The Islanders
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Sean Monahan has 14 points in 17 games against NYI.
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James van Riemsdyk has 40 points in 54 games.
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Zach Werenski has 13 points in 20 career games vs. NYI.
Injuries
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Boone Jenner (shoulder) is on Injured Reserve on Oct. 7; (8 Games)
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Dmitri Voronkov (upper body) is on Injured Reserve on Oct. 4; (8 Games)
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Gavin Brindley (broken finger) is on Injured Reserve on Oct. 3; (8 Games)
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Erik Gudbranson (upper body) is on Injured Reserve on Oct. 16; (5 Games)
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Kent Johnson (upper body); (4 Games)
TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 38
How to Watch & Listen: Tonight’s game will be on FanDuel Sports Network. Steve Mears will be on the play-by-play. The radio broadcast will be on 97.1 The Fan with Bob McElligott behind the mic doing the play-by-play.
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