Metropolitan Division foes meet when Islanders host the Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets (22-17-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (18-20-7, in the Metropolitan Division)

Elmont, New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets head to the New York Islanders in Metropolitan Division action on Monday.

New York has a 4-5-2 record in Metropolitan Division games and an 18-20-7 record overall. The Islanders have a 7-1-1 record when scoring a power-play goal.

Columbus has a 22-17-7 record overall and a 7-3-3 record in Metropolitan Division play. The Blue Jackets are sixth in NHL play with 152 total goals (averaging 3.3 per game).

The matchup Monday is the second time these teams meet this season. The Blue Jackets won 2-0 in the previous matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Anders Lee has 21 goals and 16 assists for the Islanders. Bo Horvat has four goals and four assists over the last 10 games.

Kirill Marchenko has 18 goals and 31 assists for the Blue Jackets. Dmitri Voronkov has scored five goals with three assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Islanders: 5-5-0, averaging 2.8 goals, four assists, 2.6 penalties and 6.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.1 goals per game.

Blue Jackets: 7-2-1, averaging three goals, 5.2 assists, 3.1 penalties and 7.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

INJURIES: Islanders: None listed.

Blue Jackets: None listed.

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