nhl Game Recap
Islanders vs Blue Jackets Final: 7-3 - Recap
New York got a pair of goals from Bo Horvat as the Islanders skated to a 7-3 victory over Columbus on Thursday at UBS Arena.
Bettors who backed the Islanders were rewarded as -182 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
New York got goals from Bo Horvat(2), Mathew Barzal(2), Kyle Palmieri, Cal Clutterbuck, and Pierre Engvall in the victory. Engvall opened the scoring at 4:00 of the first period.
Semyon Varlamov stopped 32 of 35 Columbus shots in the victory.
Adam Fantilli(2), and Emil Bemstrom scored for the Blue Jackets, finding the net behind Semyon Varlamov.
Spencer Martin stopped 29 of 36 shots for the Blue Jackets, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
New York scored 1 times on 2 chances on the power play, while Columbus went 0-for-1 with the man advantage.
Columbus lost the shots on goal battle to New York by a margin of 36-35.
New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kings. The Blue Jackets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. St. Louis.