When the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Islanders come together at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, Dec. 28 at 5 p.m. ET, Zachary Werenski and Bo Horvat will be two of the main players to keep tabs on. Check out everything you need to know to know about the Blue Jackets-Islanders game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET
- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jackets | -1.5 | 180 | -218 | 5.5 | -135 | 114 | -135 | +114 |
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Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Prediction
ATS Pick: Islanders (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: Blue Jackets 4 - Islanders 3
Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Betting Insights
- In 22 of 36 matches this season, Columbus and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
- New York has combined with its opponent to score over 5.5 goals in 17 of 38 games this season.
- These two teams score 5.7 goals per game combined, 0.2 more than this game's over/under.
- These teams concede 6.1 goals per game combined, 0.6 more than this game's total.
- The Islanders are 20th in the league in goals scored, compared to the 23rd-ranked Blue Jackets.
- The Blue Jackets are 23rd in the league in goals conceded, and the Islanders are fifth.
Blue Jackets Stats
- The Blue Jackets' 104 total goals (2.9 per game) rank 23rd in the NHL.
- Columbus ranks 23rd in goals against, allowing 124 total goals (3.4 per game) in league play.
- Their -20 goal differential ranks 29th in the league.
- The 19 power-play goals Columbus has scored this season rank 22nd in the NHL (on 92 chances).
- The Blue Jackets are 11th in the league with a 20.65% power-play conversion rate.
- Columbus has scored two shorthanded goals this season.
Blue Jackets Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Werenski | 35 | 14 | 26 | 40 | 61 | 20 | - |
| Kirill Marchenko | 32 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 40 | 18 | 0% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 36 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 32 | 6 | 20% |
| Adam Fantilli | 36 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 39 | 14 | 50.6% |
| Charlie Coyle | 36 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 50.5% |
Blue Jackets Player Props
Islanders Stats
- The Islanders' 106 goals on the season (2.8 per game) rank them 20th in the NHL.
- New York concedes 2.6 goals per game (100 total), the fifth-fewest in the NHL.
- Their +6 goal differential is ninth-best in the league.
- New York has 19 power-play goals (22nd in NHL) on 121 chances.
- The Islanders have the NHL's 27th-ranked power-play percentage (15.70).
- This season, New York has five shorthanded goals (fourth in NHL).
Islanders Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 33 | 19 | 12 | 31 | 39 | 8 | 58.1% |
| Mathew Barzal | 37 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 41 | 19 | 37.5% |
| Anders Lee | 38 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 19 | 8 | 50.9% |
| Matthew Schaefer | 38 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 48 | 20 | - |
| Emil Heineman | 38 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 21 | 4 | 57.1% |
Islanders Player Props
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