The New York Islanders (32-28-9) square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (31-29-9) in NHL play on Monday, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at UBS Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Islanders rank 10th while the Blue Jackets are 11th in the Eastern Conference.
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Islanders vs. Blue Jackets: March 24 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
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Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.72 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 16th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 12.35% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.9% | 30th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.14 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 27th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 18.13% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.4% | 25th |
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Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Islanders
- Anders Lee has been important to New York's offense this season, racking up 48 points in 69 games.
- Bo Horvat has 23 goals and 25 assists for New York to compile 48 total points (0.7 per game).
- With 44 points through 69 games (21 goals and 23 assists), Kyle Palmieri has been an important part of New York's offense this season.
- In 52 games played this season, Ilya Sorokin (27-20-5) has given up 136 goals.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has totaled 20 goals and 49 assists in 68 games for Columbus, good for 69 points.
- Kirill Marchenko has collected 62 points this season, with 25 goals and 37 assists.
- Columbus' Kent Johnson is among the top offensive players on the team with 45 total points (21 goals and 24 assists).
- Elvis Merzlikins is 22-19-5 this season, amassing 1205 saves and giving up 140 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .896 save percentage (43rd in the league).
Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Islanders
Mathew Barzal: Out (Kneecap),
Semyon Varlamov: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Hudson Fasching: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Blue Jackets
Cole Sillinger: Out (Upper Body),
Kevin Labanc: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Jacob Christiansen: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2025 | Penguins | W 4-2 | Away |
| 3/20/2025 | Canadiens | W 4-3 | Home |
| 3/22/2025 | Flames | L 4-3 | Home |
| 3/24/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 3/26/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 3/29/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 3/30/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2025 | Devils | L 2-1 | Home |
| 3/20/2025 | Panthers | L 1-0 | Home |
| 3/21/2025 | Penguins | L 6-3 | Away |
| 3/24/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 3/28/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 3/29/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Predators | - | Home |