NHL play on Monday includes a meeting in Elmont, New York between the New York Islanders (18-20-7) and Columbus Blue Jackets (22-17-7) at UBS Arena, starting at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Islanders rank 15th and the Blue Jackets eighth in the Eastern Conference.
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Islanders vs. Blue Jackets: Jan. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS 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 | 2.64 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.02 | 16th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 11.82% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 67.37% | 32nd |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.3 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.35 | 27th |
| Shots | 30 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 22.22% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.62% | 26th |
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Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Islanders
- A productive offensive player this season for New York, Anders Lee has put up 37 points.
- Bo Horvat is another of New York's important contributors currently with 33 total points (13 goals and 20 assists) to his name.
- New York's scoring effort is aided by Kyle Palmieri's 33 points. He's contributed 17 assists.
- Ilya Sorokin (13-14-4) has a 2.9 goals against average and a save percentage of .900 for New York.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's 51 points make him a vital offensive option for Columbus. He has 15 goals and 36 assists in 46 games.
- Kirill Marchenko has racked up 49 points this season, with 18 goals and 31 assists.
- Sean Monahan's 14 goals and 27 assists add up to 41 points this season.
- Elvis Merzlikins is 16-10-3 on the season, allowing 89 goals (3.0 goals against average) and compiling 722 saves with an .890 save percentage (53rd in the league).
Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Islanders
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Lower Body),
Mike Reilly: Out (Heart),
Hudson Fasching: Out (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Justin Danforth: Out (Lower Body),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Sean Monahan: Out (Wrist),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2025 | Senators | L 2-0 | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Flyers | L 5-3 | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Sharks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/20/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 1/24/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 1/25/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/28/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2025 | Flyers | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/16/2025 | Sharks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Rangers | L 1-0 | Away |
| 1/20/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 1/22/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/25/2025 | Kings | - | Home |