Match Info
NHLDate: 28 February 2026, SaturdayLocation: Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH)Where to Watch on TV: | |
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Columbus Blue Jackets |
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New York Islanders |
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1 |
X |
2 |
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2.15 |
4 |
2.9 |
 Watch |
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2.18 |
4.05 |
2.85 |
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2.17 |
4.24 |
2.85 |
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2.15 |
4.21 |
2.85 |
Watch |
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2.1 |
3.9 |
2.75 |
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2.21 |
4.21 |
2.93 |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.16 ↓
(2.19) |
4.1 ↓
(4.12) |
2.86 ↑
(2.79) |
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- The most likely Over/Under: 5.75
- The best margin for this event is 3.1%, offered by
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Columbus Blue Jackets
43.8% | Draw
23.1% | New York Islanders
33.1% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Columbus Blue Jackets has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.6%)New York Islanders has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.8%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Columbus Blue Jackets than the current prediction. (-2%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for New York Islanders than the current prediction. (+1.9%)Columbus Blue Jackets - New York Islanders Predictions
Users Predictions:
6 users predict this event. Columbus will win (votes: 4 - 66.7%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 33.3%). Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 2 Selected Experts predict this event. Columbus (votes: 2 - 100%). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- O/U 5.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- O/U 3.5, OT - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- BTTS, OT - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Expected Score (Market Odds): 3:2 
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Lineups
| Line 1 |
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73.  Greaves J. (G)
| 30.  Sorokin I. (G)
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78. Severson D.
| 6. Pulock R. (A)
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8.  Werenski Z. (A)
| 48. Schaefer M.
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86. Marchenko K.
| 13. Barzal M.
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19. Fantilli A.
| 14. Horvat B. (A)
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17. Marchment M.
| 81.  Palat O.
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| Line 2 |
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5. Mateychuk D.
| 77. DeAngelo A.
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9. Provorov I.
| 3. Pelech A.
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43. Heinen D.
| 51.  Heineman E.
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23. Monahan S.
| 64. Ritchie C.
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38. Jenner B. (C)
| 29. Drouin J.
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| Line 3 |
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44. Gudbranson E. (A)
| 24. Mayfield S.
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15. Fabbro D.
| 4. Soucy C.
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24. Olivier M.
| 10. Holmstrom S.
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3. Coyle C.
| 44. Pageau J.
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4. Sillinger C.
| 27. Lee A. (C)
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| Line 4 |
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11. Wood M.
| 16. Gatcomb M.
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21. Lundestrom I.
| 53. Cizikas C.
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10. Voronkov D.
| 32. Maclean K.
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| Substitutes |
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90.  Merzlikins E. (G)
| 33. Rittich D. (G)
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| Coaches |
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. Bowness R.
| . Roy P.
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Key Events of the Match
- 1st Period (1 - 0)
- 02:30, 1 - 0, Lundestrom I. (G), Fabbro D. (A), Wood M. (A2)
- 2nd Period (2 - 3)
- 03:58, 2 - 0, Marchment M. (G), Coyle C. (A), Werenski Z. (A2)
- 11:37, 2 - 1, Lee A. (G), Mayfield S. (A), Pageau J. (A2)
- 11:59, 2 - 2, Pageau J. (G),
- 11:59, (2 min),
- 13:53, Jenner B. (2 min),
- 17:10, 2 - 3, Mayfield S. (G), Barzal M. (A),
- 18:58, 3 - 3, Fantilli A. (G), Werenski Z. (A),
- 3rd Period (0 - 0)
- Overtime (0 - 1)
- 01:48, 3 - 4, Holmstrom S. (G), DeAngelo A. (A), Barzal M. (A2)
Preview
This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 10 and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 3.Columbus is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).NY Islanders's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).Recently, Columbus has had a series of away games. The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.There will not play in Columbus: Smith B.
(Knee Injury)There will not play in NY Islanders: Engvall P.
(Ankle Injury)
Palmieri K.
(Knee Injury)
Romanov A.
(Shoulder Injury)There are questionable in NY Islanders: Varlamov S.
(Knee Injury)In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 48:62. (average 2.4:3.1).Including home matches between the teams, Columbus won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 29:25. (average 2.9:2.5).
Outrights of NHL for now
Columbus Blue Jackets: 1.34% New York Islanders: 0.59%
Last Results with these Odds
Columbus Blue Jackets - the odds 2.19 are the expected chance of winning is 43.17%, but this team recently wins 31% of matches with these odds.
New York Islanders - the odds 2.79 are the expected chance of winning is 33.89%, but this team recently wins 42% of matches with these odds.
Form
✺ - easy match;
✺ - difficult match;
Latest Head to Head
| NHL | | | 28.12.25 | Columbus Blue Jackets - New York Islanders | 4:2 | | 02.11.25 | New York Islanders - Columbus Blue Jackets | 3:2 | | 17.04.25 | Columbus Blue Jackets - New York Islanders | 6:1 | | 24.03.25 | New York Islanders - Columbus Blue Jackets | 3:4 penalties | | 20.01.25 | New York Islanders - Columbus Blue Jackets | 3:1 | | 30.10.24 | Columbus Blue Jackets - New York Islanders | 2:0 | | 04.04.24 | Columbus Blue Jackets - New York Islanders | 2:4 |
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