New York Islanders at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Feb 28, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| New York Islanders score | 4 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 2 | 5 | 28:02 | 0.31 | 2.23 |
| 2nd | Scott Mayfield | D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:19 | 0.12 | 2.02 |
| 3rd | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:21 | 0.13 | 1.77 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:30 | CBJ | Isac Lundeström | Dante Fabbro, Miles Wood | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 03:58 | CBJ | Mason Marchment | Charlie Coyle, Zach Werenski | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 11:37 | NYI | Anders Lee | Scott Mayfield, Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 11:59 | NYI | Jean-Gabriel Pageau | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 17:10 | NYI | Scott Mayfield | Mathew Barzal | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 18:58 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Zach Werenski | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 01:47 | NYI | Simon Holmstrom | Tony DeAngelo, Mathew Barzal | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.97 | 2.98 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 56.6% | 43.4% |
| Hits | 22 | 32 |
| Blocks | 20 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Mayfield | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14:19 | 0.12 | 2.02 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:21 | 0.13 | 1.77 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:52 | 0.10 | 1.45 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.32 | 1.21 |
| Anders Lee | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:03 | 0.29 | 0.99 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:31 | 0.15 | 0.36 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:11 | 0.03 | 0.34 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:24 | 0.64 | 0.25 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:21 | 0.37 | 0.21 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:01 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:52 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:35 | 0.27 | 0.02 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:56 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:39 | 0.24 | -0.14 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:07 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:14 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:08 | 0.05 | -0.42 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:46 | 0.08 | -0.69 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 28:02 | 0.31 | 2.23 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:40 | 0.03 | 1.26 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:17 | 0.21 | 1.11 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:11 | 0.03 | 1.04 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:24 | 0.25 | 0.91 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:55 | 0.17 | 0.82 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:37 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.09 | 0.51 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:07 | 0.38 | 0.40 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:31 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:21 | 0.55 | 0.33 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.07 | 0.32 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:22 | 0.07 | 0.21 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:06 | 0.26 | -0.02 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:52 | 0.16 | -0.14 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:34 | 0.35 | -0.35 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:44 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:09 | 0.00 | -0.74 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | -0.04 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 23 | 27 | 84.6% | -1.09 | O |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–3 on Feb 28, 2026, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.98 expected goals to New York Islanders's 2.97 — Columbus Blue Jackets owned the better of the chances but New York Islanders took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Zach Werenski led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.23 on 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–3 on Feb 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Zach Werenski led all skaters at 2.23, on 0G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.98 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 2.97, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 26 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 30. High-danger chances went 13 to 11.