The New York Islanders (5-5-1) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-4) during Sunday's NHL schedule, starting at 5 p.m. ET at UBS Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Islanders are 16th in the Eastern Conference (11 points), and the Blue Jackets are fifth in the Eastern Conference (14 points).
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Islanders vs. Blue Jackets: Nov. 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.36 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.55 | 27th |
| Shots | 29.5 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 14.63% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75% | 21st |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.36 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 15th |
| Shots | 32.7 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 33.4 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 19.23% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 67.65% | 29th |
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Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Islanders
- With seven goals and five assists this season, Bo Horvat is one of New York's leading contributors (12 points).
- Having scored three goals and adding six assists, Mathew Barzal is a top contributor for New York through 10 games.
- Through 11 games, Anders Lee has proven himself as an important offensive option for New York. He has eight points (one goal and seven assists).
- In the eight games Ilya Sorokin has played this season, his save percentage is .878, 50th in the league.
Blue Jackets
- Kirill Marchenko's 11 points make him a vital offensive option for Columbus. He has recorded five goals and six assists in 11 games.
- Zachary Werenski is a leading scorer for Columbus with 10 total points this season. He has scored four goals and added six assists in 11 games.
- Dmitri Voronkov has 10 points so far, including five goals and five assists.
- Jet Greaves is 3-3-0 in six games this season, conceding 16 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 173 saves and a .915 save percentage (12th in the league).
Islanders vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Islanders
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed),
Maxim Shabanov: Out (Upper Body)
Blue Jackets
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Hip)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | Bruins | L 5-2 | Away |
| 10/30/2025 | Hurricanes | L 6-2 | Away |
| 10/31/2025 | Capitals | W 3-1 | Away |
| 11/2/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 11/4/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 11/7/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 11/8/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | Sabres | W 4-3 | Away |
| 10/29/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 6-3 | Home |
| 11/1/2025 | Blues | W 3-2 | Home |
| 11/2/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 11/5/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 11/8/2025 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 11/10/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |