Gavrikov set up the goal with a pass to Alexandre Texier, whose shot on net was deflected by Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss. Kevin Stenlund and Nathan Gerbe scored in the second period for the Blue Jackets, who have won five straight games this month and have collected a point in eight consecutive games. Anders Lee and Mathew Barzal scored for the Islanders, who have lost two straight and three of four (1-2-1). The Blue Jackets tied the score with a power-play goal nearly 20 minutes later. An Islanders turnover led to the Blue Jackets’ go-ahead goal about three minutes later.

Source: National Post December 24, 2019 03:00 UTC