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The Columbus Blue Jackets (8-14-5) will be trying to snap their two-game road losing streak when they face the New York Islanders (10-7-7) on Thursday night. The game will be played at UBS Arena and it is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM. ET.
The Blue Jackets are coming off a 4-3 loss to Los Angeles. The Islanders are coming off a 5-4 loss to San Jose.
New York is 7-1-2 in its last 10 games against Columbus.
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The Blue Jackets showed some sign of life last week after winning three of four games. They have since regressed, losing three of their last four games. They will try to turn things around with a win over the Islanders, which will put an end to their two-game losing streak.
Columbus is averaging 2.85 goals per game. They scored three goals on 29 shots in their last game.
Johnny Gaudreau had a goal and an assist for the Blue Jackets. Kirill Marchenko and Mathieu Olivier scored a goal apiece, while Adam Fantilli had an assist.
Columbus has struggled defensively, giving up 3.37 goals per game. They gave up four goals in their last game and will have to play better if they want to win this game.
Elvis Merzlikins saved 35 of the 39 shots that he faced. He is 6-8-4 in 19 games with a 3.10 GAA and a .910 save percentage.
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Erik Gudbranson (Illness) and Patrik Laine (Illness) are questionable for this game.