The Columbus Blue Jackets [http://thn.com/columbus] are back on the road for the first of three games away from Nationwide Arena. This game features the New York Islanders [http://thn.com/islanders] and is huge. New York Islanders - 39-26-5 - 83 Points - 5-5-0 in the last 10 - Lost 2 - 4th in the Metro Columbus Blue Jackets - 37-21-11 - 85 Points - 7-0-3 in the last 10 - Won 4 - 3rd in the Metro Team Notes Per CBJ PR * Columbus won for the four-straight contest and stretched its season-high points streak to 12 games (8-0-4) with a 5-2 win over Seattle last night. It's tied for the third-longest points streak in club history (third time) and the longest since a 12-game points streak from Dec. 9, 2019-Jan. 3, 2020 (8-0-4). * The club has earned points in 23 of its last 25 contests (19-2-4, 42 pts) to lead the league in points (tied) and points pct. (.840) since Jan. 11. * Since Dec. 22, CBJ are tied for the least regulation losses in the NHL with a 23-6-5 record (51 pts, .750 points pct.), and rank second in points and points pct., third in goals-against/game (2.65) as well as sixth in goals for/game (3.56). * CBJ conclude their 14th of 16 back-to-back sets of the season tonight at the NY Islanders. The club leads the NHL in wins and points pct. in back-to-back sets in 2025-26 (18-5-4, .741). Player Notes Per CBJ PR * Charlie Coyle, who has tallied 7-18-25 in the last 19 contests, has tied his single-season career high in assists (2016-17 w/MIN) and has the third-most points of his 14-year career with 17-38-55 in 69 games in 2025-26. * Adam Fantilli has registered points in six consecutive games (3-5-8), one game shy of his career best (4-4-8 from Jan. 2-16, 2025). He also has points in 12 of the last 14 games (8-9-17) and has 9-13-22 in the past 19 contests since Jan. 24. * Jet Greaves has earned points in each of his last 13 starts since Jan. 11 (11-0-2, 2.34 GAA in 14 GP), while G Elvis Merzlikins has recorded points in 10 of his past 12 starts over that span (8-2-2, 2.50 GAA in 13 GP). * Mathieu Olivier has registered six multi-point outings in the last 18 games since Jan. 28 (10-4-14). * Cole Sillinger posted his second three-point effort of the season yesterday (1-2-3) and has assists in three-straight (1-5-6). * Zach Werenski has notched consecutive three-assist outings and is one multi-point effort shy of tying Artemi Panarin's single-season franchise record (25 in 2018-19). He has collected points in 27 of his past 32 games played since Dec. 11 (11-34-45, 14 multi-point efforts) and has 20-55-75 in 62 games in 2025-26. Blue Jackets Stats * Power Play - 20.3% - 17th in the NHL * Penalty Kill - 77.5% - 25th in the NHL * Goals For - 222 - 12th in the NHL * Goals Against - 213 - 18th in the NHL Islanders Stats * Power Play - 16.8% - 26th in the NHL * Penalty Kill - 81.1% - 9th in the NHL * Goals For - 201 - 22nd in the NHL * Goals Against - 197 - 5th in the NHL Series History vs. The Islanders * Columbus is 28-23-1-8 all-time, and 9-16-0-3 on the road vs. New York. * CBJ have earned points in four of the last five meetings (3-1-1) and five of the past seven since Oct. 30, 2024 (4-2-1). * The home team has earned points in seven consecutive games in the series (5-0-2) and in 13 of the past 16 (11-3-2). * The winning team has won by multiple goals in seven of the last 10 meetings overall, but by a single goal in three of the five most recent contests (two after regulation). * Four of the last six games played at New York have been decided by a single goal. * The winning team has scored four-plus goals (including SO goals) in four of the past five meetings overall. * The Blue Jackets have killed off 9-of-10 Islanders power play attempts over the last five games (90.0 pct.). * The teams have averaged a combined 58.1 shots on goal in the past seven meetings of the series. * CBJ has recorded five shutouts in the all-time series (MR: Merzlikins, 26 saves in 2-0 W at CBJ on Oct. 30, 2024). Who To Watch For The Islanders * Bo Horvat leads NYI with 28 goals. * Mathew Barzal leads all Islanders with 46 assists and 64 points. * Goaltender Ilya Sorokin is 25-17-2 with a SV% of .911. He's 7-0-3 in his career against the CBJ. CBJ Player Notes vs Islanders * Charlie Coyle has 16 points in his career against the Islanders. * Zach Werenski has 17 career points in 26 games against the NYI. * Boone Jenner has 16 points in 35 games against the Isles. Injured Reserve * Brendan Smith - Lower Body - Missed 31 Games IR - Out for the rest of the regular season. TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 177 How to Watch & Listen: Tonight's game will be on FANDUEL SPORTS NETWORK. The radio broadcast will be on 97.1 The Fan, with Bob McElligott behind the mic doing the play-by-play. Stay updated with the most interesting Blue Jackets stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! 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