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Blue Jackets Seek Fifth Straight Win Against Islanders in New York
The Columbus Blue Jackets, with a four-game winning streak, face the New York Islanders on Sunday. The Islanders are 39-26-5 overall, and 13-6-2 against the Metropolitan Division.
The Columbus Blue Jackets (37-21-11) will play the New York Islanders (39-26-5) in Elmont, New York, on Sunday. The Blue Jackets are trying to extend their current four-game winning streak. The Islanders have a 13-6-2 record against the Metropolitan Division. This season, when the Islanders score at least one power-play goal, they have a 14-5-2 record. Earlier this week, the Blue Jackets defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-2. In spring training, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3.
Key Facts
- The Blue Jackets' Cole Sillinger had a goal and two assists in the 5-2 victory against Seattle.
- Zach Werenski posted three points in the Blue Jackets' 5-2 win.
- The Blue Jackets are currently on a four-game winning streak.
- The New York Islanders are 39-26-5 overall.
- The Islanders are 13-6-2 against the Metropolitan Division.
- The Islanders are 14-5-2 in games when they score at least one power-play goal.
- The BetMGM Sportsbook line favours the Blue Jackets at -115, while the Islanders are at -104.
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Research Sources
- Sportsnet — NHL Highlights: Blue Jackets 5, Kraken 2
- Sportsnet — MLB Highlights: Pirates 8, Blue Jays 3
- The News-Gazette — Blue Jackets play the Islanders on 4-game win streak