The Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Islanders are set to meet up at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. ET, a matchup that features Charlie Coyle and Bo Horvat as two of the top players you'll want to pay attention to. Check out everything you need 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: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 6 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 | 185 | -225 | 5.5 | -130 | 110 | -142 | +120 |
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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 34 of 57 matches this season, Columbus and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
- New York has played 29 games this season with over 5.5 goals.
- The two teams combine to score 5.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this game's over/under.
- These teams allow 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.4 more than this game's total.
- In terms of goals scored, the Blue Jackets are 18th in the league, and the Islanders rank 22nd.
- This game features the league's fourth-ranked (Islanders) and 15th-ranked (Blue Jackets) teams in terms of defense.
Blue Jackets Stats
- The Blue Jackets' 176 total goals (3.1 per game) rank 18th in the NHL.
- Columbus ranks 15th in goals against, allowing 180 total goals (3.2 per game) in NHL play.
- Their goal differential (-4) ranks 17th in the league.
- The 27 power-play goals Columbus has put up this season (to rank 29th in the NHL) have come on 138 chances.
- The Blue Jackets are 18th in the league with a 19.57% power-play conversion rate.
- Columbus has recorded three shorthanded goals this season (21st among all NHL squads).
Blue Jackets Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Werenski | 53 | 20 | 43 | 63 | 86 | 26 | - |
| Kirill Marchenko | 51 | 20 | 27 | 47 | 67 | 30 | 33.3% |
| Charlie Coyle | 57 | 15 | 27 | 42 | 33 | 25 | 50.5% |
| Adam Fantilli | 57 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 63 | 18 | 50.9% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 57 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 39 | 9 | 24% |
Blue Jackets Player Props
Islanders Stats
- The Islanders' 169 goals on the season (2.9 per game) rank them 22nd in the league.
- New York's total of 160 goals given up (2.7 per game) is fourth-best in the NHL.
- Their +9 goal differential is 14th in the league.
- With 28 power-play goals (on 174 chances), New York ranks 24th in the NHL.
- The Islanders' power-play percentage (16.09) puts them 27th in the league.
- In terms of shorthanded goals, New York has seven.
Islanders Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | 58 | 17 | 35 | 52 | 72 | 31 | 40% |
| Matthew Schaefer | 59 | 18 | 23 | 41 | 67 | 27 | - |
| Bo Horvat | 45 | 24 | 17 | 41 | 50 | 10 | 56.6% |
| Anders Lee | 59 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 31 | 10 | 54.8% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 57 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 37 | 17 | 23.1% |
Islanders Player Props
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