New York at Columbus

The NY Islanders are fourth in goals scored and 31-14 against a team with a losing record and playing well. Kyle Okposo scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added two assists as the Islanders got the last four goals of the game to beat San Jose 6-3 Saturday and hand the Sharks their first loss of the season. Johnny Boychuk, Anders Lee, Josh Bailey, Brock Nelson and Frans Nielsen also scored to help the Islanders win their third straight. Columbus is struggling everywhere at #22 in goals scored, and #30 in goals allowed. Columbus is home but 0-6, and getting outscored by a 30-13 count, for the worst margin in the NHL. The Blue Jackets are 9-27 after scoring two or fewer goals in their previous game and come off a 4-1 defeat, so the visitors hold all the cards. Play the NY Islanders.