How to Watch New York Islanders vs. Columbus Blue Jackets: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time – 4-4-2024

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)
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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)