The New York Islanders (33-27-15) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (25-38-12) at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, April 4 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, BSOH, and MSGSN. The Islanders knocked off the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in their most recent outing, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 4-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.
Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Game TV Channel & Live Stream
- Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV: Bally Sports (Regional restrictions may apply)
- FREE NHL LIVE STREAM: Watch Islanders vs. Blue Jackets for free with a trial to Fubo!
Islanders and Blue Jackets Stats, Key Players, and Injuries
Islanders Insights
- The Islanders’ 221 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 23rd in the NHL.
- The Islanders have conceded 245 total goals (3.3 per game), ranking 23rd in NHL action in goals against.
- Their goal differential (-24) ranks 25th in the league.
- The 43 power-play goals the Islanders have scored this season rank 21st in the NHL (on 212 power-play chances).
- The Islanders rank 19th in the league with a 20.28% power-play conversion rate.
- The Islanders have scored 10 shorthanded goals this season (fifth among NHL squads).
- The Islanders kill 72.12% of opponent power plays, the 32nd-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
- The Islanders have the 11th-ranked faceoff win percentage in the NHL, at 51.4%.
- The Islanders shoot 9.8% as a team (20th in the league).
- The Islanders have shut out opponents four times this season. They average 21.4 hits and 18.5 blocked shots per game.
Islanders Key Players
- Mathew Barzal has been imperative to New York’s offense this season, putting up 76 points in 74 games.
- With nine goals and 57 assists, Noah Dobson is one of the top contributors for New York with his 66 points (0.9 per game).
- Bo Horvat has created 65 points for New York in 74 games this season, scoring on 13.6% of his shots and putting up 31 goals and 34 assists.
- As New York’s top goalie, Ilya Sorokin has recorded 23 wins and 19 losses this season while allowing 159 goals with 1552 saves.
Islanders Injuries
Scott Mayfield: Lower Body (Out For Season)
Blue Jackets Insights
- With 214 goals (2.8 per game), the Blue Jackets have the league’s 25th-ranked offense.
- The Blue Jackets have conceded 271 total goals this season (3.6 per game), 30th in the league.
- Their -57 goal differential is 29th in the league.
- The Blue Jackets have 29 power-play goals (on 201 chances), 32nd in the NHL.
- The Blue Jackets score on 14.43% of their power plays, No. 31 in the NHL.
- The Blue Jackets have five shorthanded goals (22nd in league).
- At 76.74, the Blue Jackets have the 24th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
- The Blue Jackets win 47.3% of faceoffs, 26th-ranked in the NHL.
- With a shooting percentage of 9.5%, the Blue Jackets are 24th in the league.
- The Blue Jackets have held their opponents scoreless one time.
Blue Jackets Key Players
- Johnny Gaudreau has scored 11 goals (0.1 per game) and collected 45 assists (0.6 per game), fueling the Columbus offense with 56 total points (0.7 per game).
- Zachary Werenski has racked up 47 total points (0.7 per game) this campaign. He has seven goals and 40 assists.
- Kirill Marchenko has earned 20 goals on the season, chipping in 17 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins is 13-17-8 on the season, allowing 130 goals (3.4 goals against average) and amassing 1137 saves with an .897 save percentage (49th in the league).
Blue Jackets Injuries
Patrik Laine: Collarbone (Out), Adam Fantilli: Leg (Out), Kent Johnson: Shoulder (Out For Season), Boone Jenner: Illness (Questionable), Yegor Chinakhov: Upper Body (Questionable), Adam Boqvist: Upper Body (Questionable), Elvis Merzlikins: Lower Body (Questionable), Sean Kuraly: Lower Body (Out)
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