New York Islanders (29-21-10) at Columbus Blue Jackets (37-16-5)
5 p.m. Nationwide Arena
TV: MSG 2
Radio: AM970 - The Answer, 88.7FM - WRHU, 103.9FM - LI News
The Islanders are 2-0 on their nine-game road trip and look to close out the first leg with a win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday evening.
The Islanders (68 points) enter Saturday's game in a playoff spot, a remarkable feat considering they were last in the Eastern Conference on Jan. 18. The Boston Bruins also have 68 points, but the Islanders hold the first tie-breaker (games played).
Game Preview: Islanders at Blue Jackets
The Islanders look to stay ahead in the playoff race when they take on Columbus (5 p.m., MSG 2)
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