The Sunday NHL slate features the Columbus Blue Jackets (37-21-11) visiting the New York Islanders (39-26-5) at UBS Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets sit in seventh place and the Islanders are ninth in the Eastern Conference.
Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.
Blue Jackets vs. Islanders: March 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.22 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 20th |
| Shots | 29.8 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 20.47% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.72% | 24th |
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.87 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.81 | 6th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 28 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 16.83% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.05% | 9th |
Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.
Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Top Players
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski is one of Columbus' top contributors this season with 75 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 9.2%.
- Kirill Marchenko has 25 goals and 33 assists for Columbus to compile 58 total points (0.8 per game).
- Through 69 games, Charlie Coyle has proven himself as a contributor for Columbus. He has 55 points (17 goals and 38 assists).
- In the 44 games Jet Greaves has played this season, his save percentage is .909, 12th in the league.
Islanders
- Mathew Barzal has recorded 18 goals and 46 assists in 69 games for New York, good for 64 points.
- Matthew Schaefer has helped lead the offense for New York this season with 22 goals and 29 assists.
- New York's Bo Horvat is among the leaders on the team with 49 total points (28 goals and 21 assists).
- Ilya Sorokin has a .911 save percentage (eighth-best in the league), with 1,151 total saves, conceding 113 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has compiled a 25-17-2 record this season.
Blue Jackets vs. Islanders Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Knee)
Islanders
Maxim Shabanov: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Kyle Palmieri: Out (Knee),
Alexander Romanov: Out (Shoulder),
Pierre Engvall: Out For Season (Ankle),
Semyon Varlamov: Out For Season (Knee)
Sign up for ESPN+ to watch the Blue Jackets square off against Islanders.
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Hurricanes | W 5-1 | Home |
| 3/19/2026 | Rangers | W 6-3 | Home |
| 3/21/2026 | Kraken | W 5-2 | Home |
| 3/22/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 3/24/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 3/26/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 3-1 | Away |
| 3/19/2026 | Senators | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/21/2026 | Canadiens | L 7-3 | Away |
| 3/22/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 3/26/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |