New York Islanders at Columbus Blue Jackets
· National Hockey LeagueSeverson scores and Merzlikins stops 28 shots as the Blue Jackets beat the Islanders 2-0
It was the first time this season the Blue Jackets (5-3-1) have won two straight, but they have earned seven of a possible eight points in their last four games.
After both goalies turned away some great shots in the first two periods, Severson's shot from a sharp angle on the right caromed off the skate of New York defenseman Ryan Pulock and into the net 5:43 into the third. It was Severson's second goal of the season.
Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves for the Islanders (3-5-2) but was pulled for a sixth skater with 2:30 left. Justin Danforth then scored an empty-netter 27 seconds later.
Blue Jackets: Of all the great looks and shots they took through the first two periods, they finally got the goal on a bounce off an opponent's skate. After scoring six goals in each of their previous wins this season, Columbus had to sweat one out.
CBJ lead series 1-0
Scoring Summary
Goal | 3rd Period 5:43 | Damon Severson Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Sean Kuraly (2), Kevin Labanc (5) | |
Goal | 3rd Period 17:57 | Justin Danforth Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Cole Sillinger (6), Ivan Provorov (3) |
Statistics
NYI | CBJ | |
---|---|---|
12 | Blocked Shots | 20 |
23 | Hits | 18 |
10 | Takeaways | 3 |
26 | Shots | 26 |
0 | Power Play Goals | 0 |
1 | Power Play Opportunities | 0 |
0.0 | Power Play Percentage | 0.0 |
0 | Short Handed Goals | 0 |
0 | Shootout Goals | 0 |
27 | Faceoffs Won | 18 |
60.0 | Faceoff Win Percent | 40.0 |
23 | Giveaways | 16 |
0 | Total Penalties | 1 |
0 | Penalty Minutes | 2 |
Game Information
Location: Columbus, OH
Attendance: 14,015 | Capacity:
Location: Columbus, OH
Attendance: 14,015 | Capacity:
2024-25 Metropolitan Division Standings
TEAM | W | L | PTS | OTL |
---|---|---|---|---|
New Jersey | 11 | 6 | 24 | 2 |
Carolina | 11 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
Washington | 10 | 4 | 21 | 1 |
NY Rangers | 9 | 4 | 19 | 1 |
NY Islanders | 6 | 6 | 16 | 4 |
Pittsburgh | 6 | 9 | 15 | 3 |
Philadelphia | 6 | 8 | 14 | 2 |
Columbus | 5 | 8 | 12 | 2 |