The Columbus Blue Jackets have among the worst records in the NHL, and their play of late has been just as bad as their record would suggest. The New York Islanders on the other hand have won three of their last four as they try to hold on to one of the wild cards in the East, and I think we're getting a fair price on the better team in this contest.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Columbus' Defensive Woes - The Blue Jackets have given up a total of 12 goals over three consecutive losses. Their star netminder Sergei Bobrovsky is just 2-5-0 with a 3.01 GAA since returning from a lower-body injury which held him out for 19 games.

2. Previous Meetings - The Islanders are looking to sweep the season-series against the Blue Jackets after recording four straight wins already this season. The lone win home at Barclays Center was a convincing 5-2 victory on Jan. 12, a game dominated by Brock Nelson who scored a hat trick and added an assist.

3. X-Factor - The Islanders are 8-2 in their last 10 home games. The Blue Jackets are 0-6 in their last six on the road.

Selection: This is a play on the New York Islanders (5*)