The Islanders host the Blue Jackets in a game that could have massive implications if either team losses for their season outlook.

NEW YORK (AP) — Mathew Barzal had two goals and two assists, Bo Horvat also scored twice and picked up an assist, and the New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-3 on Thursday night.

"Relief is on the way," echoed through the New York Islanders dressing room prior to the Blue Jackets challenge last night at UBS Arena."We got what we expected," asserted coach Lane Lambert three hours later after his troops erased Tuesday's blown-three-goal-lead loss with a 7-3 conking of Columbus.

For a few minutes, it looked like the New York Islanders would do the same thing they’ve done without fail throughout the season. It was 4-2 in the third period and a favorable bounce for the Columbus Blue Jackets allowed them to cut the lead to only one goal and make the Dec.