Nelson scores in OT to lift Islanders over Blue Jackets 3-2
Brock Nelson scored 33 seconds into overtime to lift the New York Islanders to a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
New York Islanders
3
Columbus Blue Jackets
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| CBJ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Edmonton Oilers | L 0-4 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Minnesota Wild | W 4-3 | NHL |
| 10/27/26 | @ Nashville Predators | W 4-3 | NHL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Dallas Stars | L 3-6 | NHL |
| 10/22/26 | vs Los Angeles Kings | L 2-3 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Goal 0:33 3-2
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Missed 19:16 2-2
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Missed 11:43 2-2
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Missed 11:31 2-2
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Missed 1:42 2-2
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Missed 0:53 2-2
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Missed 19:11 2-2
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Goal 17:46 2-2
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Missed 17:14 2-1
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Missed 16:09 2-1
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Missed 13:34 2-1
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Missed 10:17 2-1
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Missed 9:45 2-1
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Missed 6:57 2-1
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Missed 6:04 2-1
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Penalty 3:55
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Missed 3:44 2-1
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Missed 1:52 2-1
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Missed 1:40 2-1
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Missed 18:58 2-1
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Goal 16:32 2-1
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Missed 15:29 1-1
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Missed 13:38 1-1
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Missed 12:23 1-1
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Goal 12:07 1-1
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Goal 8:25 1-0
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Missed 1:47 0-0
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Missed 1:17 0-0
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End of Game 5:00 1-0
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Period End 5:00 1-0
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Goal 0:33 3-2
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Shot 0:31 1-0
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Face Off 0:00 1-0
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Period Start 0:00 1-0
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Period End 20:00 2-2
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Shot 19:59 2-2
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Missed 19:16 2-2
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Giveaway 18:57 2-2
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Shot 18:44 2-2
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Hit 18:33 2-2
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Face Off 18:22 2-2
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Stoppage 18:22 2-2
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Shot 18:22 2-2
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Blocked 17:58 2-2
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Face Off 17:37 2-2
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Stoppage 17:37 2-2
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Hit 17:30 2-2
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Blocked 17:18 2-2
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Face Off 17:10 2-2
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Stoppage 17:10 2-2
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Hit 17:02 2-2
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Face Off 16:18 2-2
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Stoppage 16:18 2-2
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Blocked 16:18 2-2
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Shot 16:14 2-2
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Face Off 16:06 2-2
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Stoppage 16:06 2-2
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Blocked 16:05 2-2
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Shot 16:03 2-2
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Blocked 15:53 2-2
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Face Off 15:13 2-2
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Stoppage 15:13 2-2
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Giveaway 14:31 2-2
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Hit 14:11 2-2
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Shot 13:58 2-2
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Hit 13:40 2-2
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Hit 13:16 2-2
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Hit 13:11 2-2
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Team Stats
NYI
CBJ
33
Blocked Shots
9
30
Hits
14
7
Takeaways
6
34
Shots
36
0
Power Play Goals
0
0
Power Play Opportunities
1
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
22
Faceoffs Won
38
36.7
Faceoff Win Percent
63.3
6
Giveaways
12
1
Total Penalties
0
2
Penalty Minutes
0
Head to Head
NYI lead series 1-0
Injuries
Columbus Blue Jackets
New York Islanders
- Ryan Pulock Out
- Matias Maccelli Injured Reserve
- Calum Ritchie Injured Reserve
- Alexander Romanov Injured Reserve
- Mathew Barzal Injured Reserve
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