The NHL regular season is not yet 20 percent complete. But if the early state of the highly competitive Eastern Conference is any indication, even early November games could have postseason implications for the New York Islanders and Boston Bruins.

With an assist against Columbus, Horvat added to his team lead of 14 points. The Islanders had a strong night in the dot overall, winning 32-of-47 faceoffs (68.1%). The Islanders continue their three-game homestand with a matchup against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. Puck drop is set for 7PM.

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins was clearly emotional on the bench following a loss to the New York Islanders.

His current right winger, Anthony Duclair (one goal, two assists in 12 games), whom the Islanders signed to a four-year, $2.75 million-per-year deal to play like a top-six forward -- whether that was a fair ask or not -- has struggled to be a difference-maker.

The Boston Bruins are looking to keep things rolling against the New York Islanders tomorrow night. Boston's won three straight, and four of their last five games.

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The Islanders were without star center Mathew Barzal, announced by coach Patrick Roy earlier in the day as a healthy scratch as discipline for being late to the rink.