New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/28/25

The Islanders defeated the Rangers by a score of 2-0 on Saturday night, and are now set for a Sunday night tilt in Columbus against the Blue Jackets. David Rittich posted a 27-save shutout against the Rangers, but it seems unlikely that he is between the pipes for this one. Ilya Sorokin was placed on IR with a lower body injury on Saturday, which means New York’s goaltending situation is a bit up in the air. Marcus Hogberg was recalled from AHL Bridgeport on Saturday, and could be in line for his first start of the season on Sunday. He’s posted an .881 save percentage with Bridgeport this season, and owns an .890 save percentage across 57 games in his NHL career. Columbus should come out firing and should be able to find success offensively in this one.

The Islanders have scored 2 goals or fewer in 5 straight games, but they could be in a solid position to end that trend against the Blue Jackets. Columbus is allowing 3.44 goals per game this season, which is the 3rd-worst mark in the NHL. Jet Greaves has been impressive between the pipes, but he’s still allowed 3+ goals in 4 of his last 6 starts. All in all, both offenses could be in line for plenty of opportunities in this matchup. Look to the over.

Islanders vs Blue Jackets prediction: Over 5.5 (-130) available at time of publishing. Playable to -140.