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New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Head-to-Head: Islanders 1-0 Blue Jackets

How to Watch:

US TV: MSGSN; Fan Duel Sports Ohio; ESPN+

Time: 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

The second game of NHL predictions is a Metropolitan Division matchup between the New York Islanders and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Ilya Sorokin is expected to get the start after David Rittich got the shutout against the New York Rangers. The Islanders are 6-3-1 in their previous 10 games, including two consecutive wins entering this matchup. Bo Horvat leads the club in goals (19) and points (31) for the Isles.

Jet Greaves is the projected starter for the Blue Jackets but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Jackets are 3-6-1 in their last 10 games but did get a win over the Los Angeles Kings in their last game before break. Kirill Marchenko is first in assists (16) and points (27) for Columbus.

The Islanders are coming in with plenty of momentum and should capitalize on that.

Prediction: Islanders win 4-2.

About Dan Mount, Editor

Longtime sportswriter for the Watertown Daily Times. I have covered minor league and NCAA hockey in women's Division I and men's Division III. Also produce the nationally-syndicated Spadora on Sports radio show.

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