Horvat's two goals in a dominating three-goal second period for the Islanders leave Blue Jackets scuffling with back-to-back defeats.

Size, strength, experience and skill on faceoffs gave the Islanders a decided edge over the Blue Jackets: 3 takeways

The Blue Jackets continue a four-game road trip as they visit Long Island tonight to play the last-place Islanders. The Blue Jackets did something against the Rangers that they've only done one other time this entire season - Failed to score a goal.

The Blue Jackets never quite got going in a lackluster 3-1 loss to the Islanders to end their seven-game point streak.

Bo Horvat scored twice in the second period Monday night for the host New York Islanders, who beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 in Elmont, N.Y.

Bo Horvat scored twice in New York’s three-goal second period, and the Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1.

In a season that began with the death of star left winger Johnny Gaudreau six weeks before opening night, the Columbus Blue Jackets are getting closer to ending a four-year playoff drought.

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The Blue Jackets will be without Sean Monahan due to a wrist injury and it has reinforced their need for scoring at the trade deadline.

The New York Islanders’ Anders Lee and the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Zachary Werenski are two of the best players to keep an eye on when these teams meet on Monday at 7:30 PM ET, at UBS Arena. Purchase tickets for this matchup at StubHub!

PM ET in Monday’s contest between the New York Islanders and the Columbus Blue Jackets, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re wanting to place a single wager or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay.

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