Final Score: Islanders 4 - Blue Jackets 3
Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Blue Jackets
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 30 | 28 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 4 |
| Stat | Islanders | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 59 | 57 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 56% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 55% | 56% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ Montreal Canadiens
Feb 26, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 5, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 3, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Washington Capitals
Feb 2, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Nashville Predators
Jan 31, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ New York Rangers
Jan 29, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs New York Rangers
Jan 28, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 26, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 24, 2026 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
@ Seattle Kraken
Jan 21, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
Blue Jackets
@ Boston Bruins
Feb 26, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 4, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 3, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 31, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 30, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 28, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Jan 24, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 13
8-5
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 22, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
vs Ottawa Senators
Jan 20, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3