Columbus Blue Jackets Post-Game Notes (4) vs. (0) March 26, 2019 – Nationwide Arena (17,928)

Goal Scorers Columbus: PP – R. Dzingel (25), A. Panarin (26), O. Bjorkstrand (17), EN – C. Atkinson (39) NY Islanders: None

Goalies Columbus: S. Bobrovsky (26 saves on 26 shots, W) NY Islanders: T. Greiss (29 saves on 32 shots, L)

Game Summary: http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20182019/GS021179.HTM Event Summary: http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20182019/ES021179.HTM

• The Blue Jackets improved to 42-30-4 (88 pts) with the victory, leaving them two points shy of the Canadiens (90 pts., 2nd Wild Card spot) and three behind Carolina (91 pts., 1st Wild Card Spot) in the Eastern Conference playoff race. • The Jackets have won four-straight home games, tied for the season best (Dec. 31 – Jan. 15). • Columbus improved to 8-3-2 in the last 13 home contests against the Islanders. • The Blue Jackets went one-for-one on the power play tonight and are now two-for-six over the last four contests (33.3 pct.). • CBJ did not allow a power play opportunity for the second time this season (Nov. 19 at Toronto). • The Jackets improved to 26-4-0 when leading after the first period and 28-2-0 when leading after two periods on the campaign. • With three third period goals, Columbus recorded three or more goals in a single period for the 22nd time this season (ninth time in the third period).

• G Sergei Bobrovsky stopped all 26 shots he faced for his eighth shutout of the campaaign, setting a new single- season career high (seven; 2016-17). It’s the second time this season he’s recorded shutouts in back-to-back games (Feb. 22 @OTT & Feb. 23 vs. SJS) and he has notched shutouts in three of his past four outings (3-1-0, 0.75 GAA, .976 SV%). He has not allowed a in 159:25. • LW Ryan Dzingel extended his point streak to three-straight games (2-1-3) with a goal. It was his fifth power- play goal and fifth game-winner of the campaign. He now has 3-4-7 in 10 career games against the Islanders. • LW Artemi Panarin scored his 26th goal of the season and has 1-4-5 over his last six games. • RW Oliver Bjorkstrand scored for the second-straight game and has goals in three of his last four outings. • RW Cam Atkinson notched his 18th multi-point game of the campaign with 1-1-2 and now has 39-27-66 in 74 games, tying his single-season career high in assists in the process (2016-17). • D Seth Jones assisted on Atkinson’s goal, giving him points in five-straight home contests (1-4-5). • D Zach Werenski assisted on Dzingel’s goal and has points in two of his last three home games (2-5-7). • C Boone Jenner tallied an assist on Dzingel’s goal, giving him assists in back-to-back games (0-2-2). • C Matt Duchene notched his 20th multi-point game of the campaign and second as a Jacket with two assists.

Blue Jackets Audio: Coach John Tortorella | Oliver Bjorkstrand | Sergei Bobrovsky | Nick Foligno | Boone Jenner

Islanders Audio: Coach Barry Trotz | Thomas Greiss | Anders Lee | Brock Nelson

Next Practice: Thursday, March 28, Morning Skate, Nationwide Arena 10:30 a.m. ET

Next Game: Thursday, March 28 vs. , Nationwide Arena, 7:00 p.m. ET – FOX Sports Ohio / Sports Radio 97.1 The Fan