Islanders 3, Blue Jackets 1

The Skinny: Islanders 3, Blue Jackets 1
The Isles are 8-5-7 in games decided by a single goal including 4-5 in regulation. They are 2-6 in games decided in overtime and are 2-1 in shootouts. The Isles are 3-8 in games in which an empty-net goal turns a 1-goal game into a 2-goal game.
New York Islanders use stifling style to snuff Columbus Blue Jackets' point streak
Horvat's two goals in a dominating three-goal second period for the Islanders leave Blue Jackets scuffling with back-to-back defeats.
Ilya Sorokin to start for Isles Monday against Blue Jackets
Though Marcus Hogberg has been solid, coach Patrick Roy said Sorokin will be in net for the important game against Columbus at UBS.
Big Second Period Propels Islanders To 3-1 Win Over Blue Jackets
Backed by Sorokin's 25 saves, the Islanders defeated the Blue Jackets 3-1 in a key divisional matchup. ELMONT NY -- Desperate to stay in the playoff race, the New York Islanders defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets by a score of 3-1 at UBS Arena Monday night.
Bo Horvat leads second-period uprising as Islanders take down surging Blue Jackets
The Islanders scored three goals in the second period and went on to a 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Monday.
Islanders' special teams comes up big in win over Blue Jackets
Bo Horvat scored twice in the second period Monday night for the host New York Islanders, who beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 in Elmont, N.Y. Simon Holmstrom's short-handed goal in the second proved to be the game-winner for the Islanders,
Blue Jackets ‘stuck in a bit of mud’ in loss to Islanders as streak ends
The Blue Jackets never quite got going in a lackluster 3-1 loss to the Islanders to end their seven-game point streak.
Blue Jackets see point streak end vs. Islanders
Kent Johnson scored for the Blue Jackets (22-18-7), who had their seven-game point streak end (6-0-1). Elvis Merzlikins made 22 saves.
Islanders Utilize Another Dominant Second; Down Blue Jackets 3-1
The New York Islanders (19-20-7) took over a second straight game in the second period, bowling over the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-18-7). The game finished X-1, with Bo Horvat’s second-period pair lifting the Islanders to the win.
New York Islanders impose their will against Columbus Blue Jackets: 3 takeaways
Size, strength, experience and skill on faceoffs gave the Islanders a decided edge over the Blue Jackets: 3 takeways
Takeaways: Special Teams Lead Isles Past Blue Jackets 3-1
The Isles scored a 3-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at UBS Arena, closing the gap from eight points to six against a team that started the day in the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Islanders turn in effort worthy of a playoff contender to beat Blue Jackets in critical game
This was the sort of effort which, if the Islanders could replicate it consistently, makes them look like a playoff contender ...
Islanders Looking For A Cannon Ball Blast vs. Columbus In First Of Many ‘Musts’ In Second Half
Final Thoughts: The Islanders last faced the Blue Jackets on Oct. 30, when they were shut out 2-0. That was the game in which ...
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Islanders’ Defensive Play Will Turn Season Around
The two-game winning streak has helped the New York Islanders, but they remain in last place in the Metropolitan Division.
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Another Igor Shesterkin shutout paces Rangers to 5-0 win against Senators
Led by goalie Igor Shesterkin, the New York Rangers dominated the Ottawa Senators 5-0 at Madison Square Garden.
NHL Power Rankings: Not All Roses For The Elite Teams As Capitals Hang On
If the best NHL teams in the standings and power rankings think they're in a good spot, they need to look over their shoulder ...
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NHL roundup: Utah beats Jets 5-2 for 2nd straight home victory
Connor Ingram made 23 saves and Olli Maatta scored his first goal for the Utah Hockey Club in a 5-2 victory over Winnipeg ...
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Islanders Notebook: Dobson Injured, No Timetable to Return
The New York Islanders returned for practice one day after beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Monday night. During the ...
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Coyle scores 2 in 3rd period and Bruins beat Sharks 6-3
Charlie Coyle scored a pair of third-period goals, stealing the spotlight from fellow Boston University product Macklin ...