Blue Jackets End Season with 6-1 Victory Over Islanders

The Columbus Blue Jackets ended their season with a dominant 6-1 victory over the New York Islanders, powered by a five-goal second period and a sold-out home crowd. Zach Werenski and Cole Sillinger each contributed a goal and an assist, with Werenski extending his point streak to six games and making franchise history as the first defenseman to lead Columbus in scoring. The Blue Jackets, originally predicted to finish near the bottom of the league, finished fourth in the Metropolitan Division and tied a franchise record with 57 home points, while also setting a new team record for goals in a season. Goaltender Jet Greaves stopped 36 shots and came close to a third consecutive shutout. The Islanders, meanwhile, finished their season at .500, ending in sixth place in the division after struggling late and missing the playoffs. The loss capped a disappointing finish for New York, who managed only one goal in each of their final three games.