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Blue Jackets at Islanders: Columbus Aims to Extend Win Streak
The Columbus Blue Jackets seek to prolong their four-game winning streak in a Sunday match against the New York Islanders. The Islanders are 13-6-2 versus their division, with Columbus 10-7-4 against divisional opponents.
The Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Islanders face off for the fourth time this season. The Islanders prevailed in the previous contest, securing a 4-3 overtime victory. Regarding his Sunday goalie selection, Islanders coach Patrick Roy declined to comment. Ilya Sorokin was in net Saturday in Montreal, making it an option for him to start at home against Columbus. The game is one of the most important of the season for the Islanders, as they face a team they are competing with for a playoff spot. The Blue Jackets are favoured in Sunday's game at -115 on the BETMGM Sportsbook line, with the Islanders at -104 and the over/under at 6.5.
Key Facts
- Columbus has a 37-21-11 record.
- The New York Islanders are 39-26-5 overall.
- The Blue Jackets are on a four-game win streak.
- The Islanders are 14-5-2 when they score at least one power-play goal.
- Columbus is 34-4-8 when they score at least three goals.
- The game takes place Sunday in Elmont, New York.
- The Blue Jackets defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-2.
Primary Source
Research Sources
- The News-Gazette — Blue Jackets play the Islanders on 4-game win streak
- New York Post — Patrick Roy playing coy with Islanders' goalie decision heading into key game vs. Blue Jackets
- Sportsnet — NHL Highlights: Blue Jackets 5, Kraken 2