The New York Islanders defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-3 in a game marked by a strong performance from Barzal, who scored 2 goals and 2 assists. Varlamov secured his first win of the season at home. The Islanders' victory marked their largest margin of victory this season. The Blue Jackets suffered their most significant defeat of the season, allowing the most goals. The Islanders now hold third place in the Metro division. This win also marked the 17th time in 25 games this season that the Islanders have scored 3 or more goals.
Lane Lambert, Bo Horvat, Cal Clutterbuck and Mat Barzal react to the #Isles' 7-3 win over Columbus #CBJ https://t.co/yR63dRfV72
#Isles have scored 3+ goals in 17 of 25 games this season. They did the exact same thing through 25 games last season.
After #Isles 7-3 win over #CBJ, they find themselves in third place in the Metro: https://t.co/TF6ykeRmub
The Athletic: Adam Fantilli has his best NHL outing yet, but Blue Jackets collapse defensively in 7-3 loss vs. #Isles. #CBJ top line gets blown out of the building by Islander counterparts. https://t.co/l4dbUALGGr
#Isles fans, how are you feeling following that 7-3 win over #CBJ?
Islanders finally hold late lead in rout of Blue Jackets https://t.co/PFoR6sm23J https://t.co/bfaULFb0d5
#Isles best #CBj 7-3 in a wacky game. Barzal with 2G and 2A. Varlamov gets his first win of the season on home ice. Solid first. Brutal second. Strong third after opening few minutes.
#CBJ fall 7-3 at the Islanders. The club is back in action on Friday to close out a back-to-back set when it hosts the St. Louis Blues @NationwideArena.
#Isles win going away, 7-3. Most goals #CBJ have allowed all season. #StlBlues waiting for the Blue Jackets back in Columbus ahead of Friday's game.
#Isles win 7-3. Largest margin of victory this season.