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The Wednesday NHL slate includes the New York Islanders (3-4-2) visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets (4-3-1) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Islanders sit in 14th place in the Eastern Conference with 8 points and the Blue Jackets are ninth in the Eastern Conference with 9 points.
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Islanders vs. Blue Jackets: Oct. 30 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.33 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.00 | 9th |
| Shots | 32.8 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.3 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 13.33% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 62.50% | 31st |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.13 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.13 | 14th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 16.67% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.77% | 12th |
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Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Islanders
- Kyle Palmieri is one of New York's leading contributors this season with seven points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 16.7%.
- Noah Dobson is another of New York's important contributors currently with six total points (zero goals and six assists) to his name.
- With six points through nine games (four goals and two assists), Brock Nelson has been an important part of New York's offense this season.
- As New York's top goalie, Ilya Sorokin has recorded 2 wins and 2 losses this season while giving up nine goals with 122 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Kirill Marchenko has racked up 11 points (1.4 per game) for Columbus, with four goals and seven assists in eight games (playing 18:53 per game).
- Sean Monahan has helped lead the attack for Columbus this season with five goals and four assists.
- Zachary Werenski's three goals and five assists add up to eight points this season.
- Daniil Tarasov is 3-1-1 this season, compiling 133 saves and allowing 17 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .887 save percentage (43rd in the league).
Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Islanders
Anthony Duclair: Out (Leg),
Alexander Romanov: Questionable (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Kent Johnson: Out (Upper Body),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Gavin Brindley: Out (Finger),
Dmitri Voronkov: Out (Upper Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2024 | Devils | W 4-3 | Away |
| 10/26/2024 | Panthers | L 6-3 | Home |
| 10/29/2024 | Ducks | L 3-1 | Home |
| 10/30/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 11/1/2024 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 11/3/2024 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 11/5/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 6-2 | Home |
| 10/26/2024 | Predators | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/28/2024 | Oilers | W 6-1 | Home |
| 10/30/2024 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 11/1/2024 | Jets | - | Home |
| 11/2/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 11/5/2024 | Sharks | - | Away |