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The Columbus Blue Jackets (39-33-9) host the New York Islanders (35-34-12) at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets have won five games in a row.
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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Thursday's contest.
In the last 10 contests for the Islanders, their offense has put up 28 goals while their defense has given up 36 (they have a 3-5-2 record in those games). In 31 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (16.1% success rate).
Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Islanders 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-186)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have finished 10-9-19 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 39-33-9.
- In the 22 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-7-8 record (good for 22 points).
- In the seven games this season the Blue Jackets registered only one goal, they've finished 0-5-2 (two points).
- Columbus has scored exactly two goals in 15 games this season (4-10-1 record, nine points).
- The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals 50 times, and are 35-11-4 in those games (to record 74 points).
- In the 28 games when Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 18-8-2 to register 38 points.
- In the 34 games when it outshot its opponent, Columbus is 18-12-4 (40 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 40 games. The Blue Jackets went 18-17-5 in those matchups (41 points).
Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have a record of 35-34-12 this season and are 7-12-19 in overtime games.
- New York has earned 35 points (13-7-9) in its 29 games decided by one goal.
- In 15 games this season when the Islanders finished a game with only one goal, they earned a total of five points (1-11-3).
- When New York has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned six points (3-7-0 record).
- The Islanders have scored at least three goals 49 times, earning 70 points from those matchups (31-10-8).
- New York has scored a lone power-play goal in 18 games this season and has recorded 24 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 16-24-4 (36 points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 35 games, going 19-8-8 to register 46 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Islanders AVG | Islanders Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.22 | Goals Scored | 2.73 | 26th |
| 25th | 3.28 | Goals Allowed | 3.1 | 19th |
| 10th | 29.1 | Shots | 29.3 | 7th |
| 27th | 29.8 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 20th |
| 23rd | 18.92% | Power Play % | 12.62% | 31st |
| 22nd | 76.85% | Penalty Kill % | 72.22% | 31st |
Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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