The NHL slate on Thursday features a matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets (39-33-9) and the New York Islanders (35-34-12), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are ninth in the Eastern Conference (87 points), and the Islanders are 12th in the Eastern Conference (82 points).
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Blue Jackets vs. Islanders: April 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.22 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.28 | 25th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 18.92% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.85% | 22nd |
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.73 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.1 | 19th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 12.62% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.22% | 31st |
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Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Top Players
Blue Jackets
- A productive offensive player this season for Columbus, Zachary Werenski has put up 80 points.
- With 31 goals and 42 assists, Kirill Marchenko is one of the most important offensive options for Columbus with his 73 points (0.9 per game).
- On 129 shots (for 19 goals) and 37 assists, Sean Monahan has contributed 56 points this season.
- In 53 games played this season, Elvis Merzlikins (26-21-5) has allowed 168 goals.
Islanders
- Bo Horvat has scored 27 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 30 assists (0.4 per game), contributing to the New York offense with 57 total points (0.7 per game). He averages three shots per game, shooting 11.2%.
- Anders Lee is a top offensive contributor for New York with 55 total points this season. He has scored 30 goals and added 25 assists in 81 games.
- Kyle Palmieri is a crucial contributor on offense for New York with 24 goals and 24 assists.
- Ilya Sorokin has a 30-24-6 record this season, with a .907 save percentage (18th in the league). He has 1534 saves, and has conceded 158 goals (2.7 goals against average).
Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Kevin Labanc: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Jacob Christiansen: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Elvis Merzlikins: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Islanders
Mathew Barzal: Out (Kneecap),
Anthony Duclair: Out (Personal),
Alexander Romanov: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Semyon Varlamov: Out For Season (Lower Body)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12/2025 | Capitals | W 7-0 | Home |
| 4/13/2025 | Capitals | W 4-1 | Away |
| 4/15/2025 | Flyers | W 3-0 | Away |
| 4/17/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12/2025 | Flyers | L 4-3 | Away |
| 4/13/2025 | Devils | W 1-0 | Away |
| 4/15/2025 | Capitals | L 3-1 | Home |
| 4/17/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |