A post-Thanksgiving special between the New York Islanders and the Columbus Blue Jackets was the tale of one team perceived as overachieving and the other as underachieving. The Islanders wanted to continue their good play and hold onto their spot in the Metro. The Jackets, on the other hand, were trying to dig themselves out of the basement.
1st Period
The Jackets went to the powerplay early when Jenner was hauled down in front of the net. The first unit had two good looks on net, including a Roslovic breakaway, but they were not able to finish.