The New York Islanders (41-25-9) are currently fighting for their playoff lives, sitting in the first wild card spot in the Eastern Conference with the surging Philadelphia Flyers (37-25-13) only two points behind.
The Islanders are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games and have won their last two — both against the Carolina Hurricanes. On Mar. 26, the Islanders defeated the Hurricanes in overtime at PNC Arena before topping the 'Canes in a shootout three days later.
The Blue Jackets (30-38-8) are 3-7-0 in their last 10, and most recently were bested, 4-1, by the league-leading Washington Capitals on Monday at Verizon Center.