New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, 2/28/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026

Location: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

The Columbus Blue Jackets (29-21-7) will play the New York Islanders (33-21-5) at Nationwide Arena on Saturday.

The New York Islanders were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-3 win against the Canadiens in their previous contest . The Islanders had a solid offensive outing in this victory. In the matchup, they scored on 4 out of the 26 shots they put on net. Additionally, they had 2 power play tries and scored 1 goal. New York had 6 penalty mins in this game.

With regard to their goal scoring prowess, the New York Islanders have earned 169 goals (22nd in pro hockey) for the year and have conceded 160. For the year, they have earned 71 points and their points percentage is .602. New York has accumulated 174 power play opportunities and they have scored 28 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 16.09%. When at even strength, the Islanders let the opposition score 130 goals while earning 141 on offense. New York has taken 1,618 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.4%. The Islanders have had 1,643 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .903. New York Islanders opponents have tallied 162 power play tries (22nd in hockey) and have a total of 30 goals in those attempts.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Ilya Sorokin. The opposition has been able to score 722 goals versus Sorokin in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.54. Sorokin has participated in 289 matchups over the course of his pro hockey career. He has a save percentage of .916 during his 13,499 minutes played. He has amassed an overall mark of 146-102-38 and got the start in 284 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Sorokin has recorded 184 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .648. Sorokin has seen 8,597 shots taken against him and has amassed 7,875 total saves.

Their last time out, Columbus squared up with the Bruins in a game where the Blue Jackets went home in defeat by a final score of 4-2. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this game but were not able to net one. The Blue Jackets scored 2 goals out of the 40 shots on goal they tried.

The Blue Jackets have earned 149 goals at even strength and 27 goals (29th in the league) while on the power play. Columbus has attempted 1,707 shots (8th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.31%, while allowing the opposition 1,715 shots. On the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have earned a total of 176 goals, 65 points, and a points percentage of .570. They have granted a total of 180 goals to be scored by way of 143 goals at even strength and 37 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 138 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 19.57%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 77.16% on their oppositions 162 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is 89.5%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Jet Greaves in the crease. Greaves is the owner of a career mark of 28-21-8 and has been in net for 58 games. Greaves' percentage of quality starts is 67.3% and he has made 37 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He has recorded 1,630 saves out of 1,780 shots taken, which gives him a save % of .916. Teams are averaging 2.73 goals per game and he has surrendered 150 goals altogether. He has been a starter 55 games and his ice time sits at 1,205 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take New York

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