New York Islanders vs
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Blue Jackets Look to Secure Victory Against Islanders in Regular Season Finale

In this article, we discuss the upcoming game between the New York Islanders and the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Buckeye State. Both teams are looking to secure two points in their regular season finale. The Islanders recently lost to Washington 3-1 while the Blue Jackets defeated Philadelphia 3-0. Despite the Islanders having a favorable record in their last 10 meetings with the Blue Jackets, Columbus secured a shootout win in their most recent matchup. Columbus is favored to win with a -132 opening line that has not moved. Stay tuned for our Islanders vs. Blue Jackets prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Islanders +115 | Blue Jackets -132
• Spread: Islanders +1.5 (-233) | Blue Jackets -1.5 (+193)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Columbus will win straight-up is 57%.

New York vs Columbus Stats

New York Islanders

The New York Islanders suffered their fourth loss in five games, falling to the Washington Capitals at home. With a record of 35-34-12, the Islanders are sitting in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division, 29 points behind the division leaders. They have been eliminated from playoff contention. The team is struggling in key areas, ranking 26th in goals per game, 19th in goals against per game, 31st in power play success, and 31st in penalty killing. Despite a goal from Jean-Gabriel Pageau, the Islanders were unable to overcome their offensive struggles in the loss to Washington. Goaltender Ilya Sorokin made 33 saves in the defeat and is expected to start the next game as well. The team currently holds a power ranking of 28, with rankings of 26 in offense, 19 in defense, and a season record of 35-34-12.

Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis

Columbus Blue Jackets are on a hot streak, winning their fifth straight game by blanking Philadelphia on the road. They are currently fourth in the Metropolitan Division, four points behind the final guaranteed playoff spot and two points behind the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. The team ranks 9th in goals per game, 25th in goals against, 22nd in power play success, and 22nd in penalty killing. In their recent game against Philadelphia, they scored two goals in the second period and one in the third period to secure the win. Jet Graves made 29 saves in the victory and is expected to start in net for the next game. Columbus has a power ranking of 7 and is ranked 8th in offense, scoring an average of 3.30 goals per game. They are ranked 26th in defense, giving up an average of 3.34 goals per game, and currently have a 39-33-9 overall record. In their last three matchups, New York went 2-1-0 against Columbus.

Columbus Blue Jackets Fall Short of Playoff Berth, Islanders Underperform as Regular Season Winds Down

Columbus fell short of playoff qualification on Wednesday night as Montreal secured a crucial victory over Carolina. Despite this outcome, Columbus' determination and performance throughout the season following a challenging offseason was commendable. In contrast, the Islanders have not met expectations, indicating potential changes in leadership or coaching. Columbus, currently on a five-game winning streak, aims to conclude the season on a high note. With their impressive offensive capabilities, the Blue Jackets are favored to secure a victory in their final regular season game, demonstrating their resilience and competitive spirit.

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