The Columbus Blue Jackets moved to 37-22-11 after a 1-0 loss to the New York Islanders, who went to 40-26-5, at UBS Arena.
First period
The Columbus Blue Jackets generated 26 shots in the game, but the Islanders got the only goal as part of a 1-goal first period.
The Islanders’ even-strength finish stood as the game-winner, and they backed it with 2 assists in the scoring line.
The Jackets took 3 minor penalties for 6 penalty minutes, and New York’s power play produced 4 shots across 3 opportunities without a goal.
Jet Greaves stopped 21 of 22 shots against for Columbus, including 4 shorthanded saves, to keep the margin at 1.
Second period
The Blue Jackets continued the push with heavy contact as the teams finished with 24 hits apiece.
Columbus blocked 16 shots while New York blocked 17, keeping the contest pinned to single chances rather than extended rebounds.
The Jackets’ faceoff work ended at 40 percent on 50 draws, while the Isles finished at 60 percent.
This Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders match summary also turned on possession swings as Columbus recorded 15 giveaways and New York had 16.
Third period
The Jackets closed with a clean even-strength volume of 26 shots at 5-on-5, but Ilya Sorokin finished with 26 saves for the shutout.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders turning point came from that first-period even-strength goal holding up through a scoreless third period.
Kirill Marchenko led Columbus forwards in shot volume with 3 shots and added 3 hits, while
Cole Sillinger put 5 shots on goal.
Zach Werenski logged 29:01 time on ice and recorded 3 shots as Columbus tried to force a late equalizer.
The Columbus Blue Jackets full-time result left New York with 1 point from its home night as reflected in the game report’s team points line.
Postgame notes
The Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders review showed Columbus finishing with 1 takeaway while the Islanders had 5 takeaways.
The Islanders played a penalty-free game with 0 penalty minutes, and Columbus did not score on special teams with 0 power-play opportunities listed.
Attendance at UBS Arena was 17255 for the game that was scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT.
Up next
The Columbus Blue Jackets will be at the Philadelphia Flyers on 03/24/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The game will be available on ESPN+ and Hulu, so fans can queue it up and keep the Jackets’ road swing on screen.
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