Overview
- Ivan Provorov tied the game with 4:33 left before Kirill Marchenko struck 74 seconds later, and Cole Sillinger sealed it with an empty-netter.
- Marchenko finished with two goals, including the winner off an Adam Fantilli feed, while linemate Mason Marchment recorded an assist.
- Barzal was ejected for slashing Marchment following earlier incidents between Marchment and rookie Matthew Schaefer that produced penalties.
- Officiating loomed large with multiple major penalties reviewed, a Columbus goal waved off, and an Islanders deflection goal that drew questions.
- Jet Greaves made 24 saves for Columbus and David Rittich stopped 31 in his fourth straight start with Ilya Sorokin injured, as the Blue Jackets picked up a second straight win before visiting Ottawa.