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Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders predictions, Feb 28, 2026

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As the Columbus Blue Jackets prepare to host the New York Islanders on February 28, 2026, both teams arrive with contrasting yet compelling recent forms. The Blue Jackets have showcased resilience, winning 4 of their last 5 matches, indicating a solid offensive and defensive balance. Their recent success has been fueled by strong home performances, where the team has been particularly effective at maximizing scoring opportunities while maintaining a structured defense.

In contrast, the New York Islanders enter this matchup with a commendable record of 3 wins in their last 5 games. Known for their disciplined style of play, the Islanders have relied on a strong forechecking system that has translated into timely goals and effective penalty kills. However, they will need to find a way to break through Columbus’s tight defensive setup, particularly in crucial moments.

Bookmaker odds reflect the competitive nature of this encounter, with Columbus slightly favored at 2.19 to the Islanders’ 2.79. Our predictive model suggests a home win probability of 41.8%, with a draw at 23.7% and an away win at 35%. This game promises to be tight and closely contested, with neither side guaranteed victory as they strategize for crucial points in their respective campaigns.

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Columbus
43.3%		 Draw
22.9%		 NY Islanders
33.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL New York Islanders: 1.3% Columbus Blue Jackets: 1.06%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
2.24 4.21 2.87
2.18 4.16 2.78

Latest Results

26.02.26 Boston Bruins – Columbus Blue Jackets – 4:2
04.02.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Chicago Blackhawks – 4:0
03.02.26 New Jersey Devils – Columbus Blue Jackets – 0:3
31.01.26 St. Louis Blues – Columbus Blue Jackets – 3:5
30.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Columbus Blue Jackets – 2:4		 26.02.26 Montreal Canadiens – New York Islanders – 3:4 OT
05.02.26 New Jersey Devils – New York Islanders – 1:3
03.02.26 New York Islanders – Pittsburgh Penguins – 5:4 OT
02.02.26 Washington Capitals – New York Islanders – 4:1
31.01.26 New York Islanders – Nashville Predators – 3:4

Facts

  • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 10 and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 3.
  • Columbus is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • NY Islanders has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Recently, Columbus has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 48:62. (average 2.4:3.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Columbus won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 29:25. (average 2.9:2.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    28.12.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – New York Islanders – 4:2
    02.11.25 New York Islanders – Columbus Blue Jackets – 3:2
    17.04.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – New York Islanders – 6:1
    24.03.25 New York Islanders – Columbus Blue Jackets – 3:4 penalties
    20.01.25 New York Islanders – Columbus Blue Jackets – 3:1

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 57 35 3 9 10 218:145 85
    2 Minnesota Wild 59 22 13 10 14 201:171 80
    3 Dallas Stars 58 29 6 9 14 197:161 79
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 58 21 7 14 16 197:183 70
    5 Edmonton Oilers 60 22 7 8 23 211:201 66
    6 Anaheim Ducks 57 19 12 3 23 191:200 65
    7 Utah Mammoth 58 23 7 4 24 185:161 64
    8 Seattle Kraken 58 21 6 9 22 164:174 63
    9 Nashville Predators 58 20 7 7 24 173:200 61
    10 Los Angeles Kings 58 14 9 14 21 151:175 60
    11 San Jose Sharks 56 16 11 4 25 172:197 58
    12 Winnipeg Jets 57 20 3 8 26 163:177 54
    13 Calgary Flames 57 20 4 6 27 146:170 54
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 58 17 5 9 27 156:189 53
    15 St. Louis Blues 58 20 1 9 28 152:204 51
    16 Vancouver Canucks 58 12 6 7 33 151:213 43

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 57 29 9 4 15 207:147 80
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 58 27 10 6 15 202:167 80
    3 Detroit Red Wings 59 23 11 6 19 176:176 74
    4 Montreal Canadiens 58 21 11 9 17 202:191 73
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins 57 26 4 12 15 196:170 72
    6 Buffalo Sabres 58 27 6 6 19 197:177 72
    7 Boston Bruins 58 25 8 5 20 199:184 71
    8 New York Islanders 59 22 11 5 21 173:165 71
    9 Washington Capitals 60 25 5 7 23 192:178 67
    10 Columbus Blue Jackets 57 20 9 7 21 181:181 65
    11 Ottawa Senators 58 22 6 8 22 192:186 64
    12 Florida Panthers 58 24 6 3 25 179:192 63
    13 Philadelphia Flyers 58 18 8 11 21 171:185 63
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 59 19 8 9 23 191:203 63
    15 New Jersey Devils 59 18 10 2 29 148:181 58
    16 New York Rangers 58 14 8 7 29 153:183 51

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.88 (21.46%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.5 (15.12%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 7.5 (11.09%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.75%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.56%)

    6. Dallas Stars: 16.5 (5.04%)

    7. Minnesota Wild: 18 (4.62%)

    8. Florida Panthers: 26 (3.2%)

    9. Montreal Canadiens: 32.5 (2.56%)

    10. Los Angeles Kings: 35 (2.38%)

    11. Utah Mammoth: 37.5 (2.22%)

    12. Buffalo Sabres: 38.5 (2.16%)

    13. Washington Capitals: 48.5 (1.71%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 48.5 (1.71%)

    15. Pittsburgh Penguins: 61 (1.36%)

    16. New York Islanders: 64 (1.3%)

    17. Ottawa Senators: 71 (1.17%)

    18. Toronto Maple Leafs: 71.5 (1.16%)

    19. Anaheim Ducks: 78.5 (1.06%)

    20. Columbus Blue Jackets: 78.5 (1.06%)

    21. Boston Bruins: 126 (0.66%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 201 (0.41%)

    23. New Jersey Devils: 201 (0.41%)

    24. Seattle Kraken: 226 (0.37%)

    25. Nashville Predators: 226 (0.37%)

    26. San Jose Sharks: 251 (0.33%)

    27. Philadelphia Flyers: 251 (0.33%)

    28. St. Louis Blues: 876 (0.09%)

    29. Chicago Blackhawks: 876 (0.09%)

    30. Calgary Flames: 1001 (0.08%)

    31. New York Rangers: 1001 (0.08%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 1001 (0.08%)

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