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New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets predictions, Mar 22, 2026

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As the New York Islanders prepare to host the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 22, 2026, both teams enter the match with contrasting recent forms that could shape the game’s outcome. The Islanders have experienced a mixed bag lately, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, highlighting their resilience on home ice. Their tactical approach focuses on sound defensive structure and effective forechecking, which they will need to execute against a formidable opponent.

Conversely, the Columbus Blue Jackets come off an impressive spell, winning 4 of their last 5 games. Their offensive capabilities have been particularly potent, displaying a knack for quick counterattacks and effective power play utilization. This attacking flair presents a challenge for the Islanders who will need to tighten their defensive strategies if they hope to contain the Blue Jackets’ offensive threats.

Bookmakers currently list the odds at 2.3 for a home win and 2.76 for an away victory, reflecting the competitive nature of the matchup. With a probability forecast suggesting a 40.4% chance for an Islanders’ win and a 36.6% chance for a Blue Jackets’ victory, this game promises to be tightly contested, making it an intriguing watch for hockey fans and bettors alike.

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NY Islanders
42.2%		 Draw
22.7%		 Columbus
35.1%

Outrights of NHL New York Islanders: 1.56% Columbus Blue Jackets: 1.49%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
2.3 4.26 2.76
2.24 4.2 2.7

Latest Results

19.03.26 Ottawa Senators – New York Islanders – 3:2
17.03.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – New York Islanders – 1:3
14.03.26 New York Islanders – Calgary Flames – 3:2
13.03.26 New York Islanders – Los Angeles Kings – 2:3
10.03.26 St. Louis Blues – New York Islanders – 3:4 OT		 19.03.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – New York Rangers – 6:3
17.03.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Carolina Hurricanes – 5:1
14.03.26 Philadelphia Flyers – Columbus Blue Jackets – 1:2 penalties
12.03.26 Florida Panthers – Columbus Blue Jackets – 2:1 OT
10.03.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Columbus Blue Jackets – 2:5

Facts

  • This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 9 and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NY Islanders won 2.
  • NY Islanders has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Columbus is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, NY Islanders won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 63:49. (average 3.2:2.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, NY Islanders won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 37:19. (average 3.7:1.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    28.02.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – New York Islanders – 3:4 OT
    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

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 67 39 5 10 13 250:172 98
    2 Dallas Stars 68 33 10 10 15 237:185 96
    3 Minnesota Wild 70 25 14 12 19 231:201 90
    4 Anaheim Ducks 68 22 15 4 27 225:236 78
    5 Utah Mammoth 69 28 8 6 27 218:191 78
    6 Edmonton Oilers 70 26 8 9 27 243:239 77
    7 Vegas Golden Knights 69 23 8 14 24 220:215 76
    8 Los Angeles Kings 68 18 10 16 24 183:205 72
    9 Seattle Kraken 68 25 6 9 28 194:208 71
    10 Nashville Predators 68 23 8 9 28 202:229 71
    11 San Jose Sharks 67 20 12 6 29 207:239 70
    12 Winnipeg Jets 68 23 5 11 29 192:212 67
    13 St. Louis Blues 68 24 3 11 30 178:224 65
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 68 19 7 12 30 180:218 64
    15 Calgary Flames 68 22 5 7 34 169:213 61
    16 Vancouver Canucks 68 14 7 8 39 178:254 50

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 68 31 12 6 19 241:202 92
    2 Buffalo Sabres 69 36 7 6 20 242:200 92
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 67 33 9 4 21 243:186 88
    4 Montreal Canadiens 68 25 12 10 21 237:225 84
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins 68 29 5 16 18 235:210 84
    6 Detroit Red Wings 69 27 11 8 23 203:204 84
    7 Boston Bruins 69 28 10 8 23 230:215 84
    8 Columbus Blue Jackets 68 25 11 11 21 223:212 83
    9 New York Islanders 69 25 14 5 25 202:195 83
    10 Ottawa Senators 68 29 6 9 24 229:211 79
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 68 20 13 12 23 198:210 78
    12 Washington Capitals 69 29 5 8 27 216:204 76
    13 New Jersey Devils 68 23 12 2 31 186:207 72
    14 Florida Panthers 68 27 7 3 31 205:225 71
    15 Toronto Maple Leafs 69 21 8 12 28 216:241 70
    16 New York Rangers 69 19 9 8 33 196:221 64

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.78 (22.12%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.13 (16.29%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.5 (12.84%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 12 (6.96%)

    5. Dallas Stars: 12.5 (6.68%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 13 (6.42%)

    7. Minnesota Wild: 17 (4.91%)

    8. Buffalo Sabres: 20 (4.17%)

    9. Utah Mammoth: 32.5 (2.57%)

    10. Ottawa Senators: 37.5 (2.23%)

    11. Pittsburgh Penguins: 41 (2.04%)

    12. Montreal Canadiens: 41 (2.04%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 43.5 (1.92%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 51 (1.64%)

    15. New York Islanders: 53.5 (1.56%)

    16. Columbus Blue Jackets: 56 (1.49%)

    17. Los Angeles Kings: 64 (1.3%)

    18. Boston Bruins: 101 (0.83%)

    19. San Jose Sharks: 201 (0.42%)

    20. Washington Capitals: 276 (0.3%)

    21. Seattle Kraken: 351 (0.24%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 401 (0.21%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 426 (0.2%)

    24. Florida Panthers: 451 (0.19%)

    25. Philadelphia Flyers: 876 (0.1%)

    26. New Jersey Devils: 1001 (0.08%)

    27. Toronto Maple Leafs: 1501 (0.06%)

    28. St. Louis Blues: 1501 (0.06%)

    29. New York Rangers: 1501 (0.06%)

    30. Calgary Flames: 2001 (0.04%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 2001 (0.04%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 3001 (0.03%)

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