The New York Islanders host the Philadelphia Flyers after Bo Horvat's two-goal game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Islanders' 3-1 win.

On Dec. 18, the Blue Jackets ranked 26th in the NHL standings and trailed a wild-card spot by five points. After dropping eight of their last nine games, the playoffs seemed increasingly out of reach. They have gone 9-3 ever since.

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Tarasov absorbs a tough night as Blue Jackets' backup, the NHL's scheduling quirks plus a troublesome center shortage: 3 takeaways

Blue Jackets' OT win over the Kings include Marchenko's 'Bobby Orr' impression and Werenski extending his point streak at home.

"I was so fortunate with the people and the mentors I have," Tortorella said. "If I can offer that ... I don't force myself on anybody, but if people want to ask me questions, I think that's a huge part of my job.

Marc-Andre Fleury, MIN at MTL (20% rostered) Jakub Dobes, MTL vs. MIN (22% rostered)

William Wallinder was named the first star for the Grand Rapids Griffins in a 4-1 victory over the Rockford IceHogs.

Rangers forward prospect helped United States repeat as WJC champions; sons of Canadiens coach skating for Brown, Harvard

New Jersey scored four times in the second period and Jake Allen made 24 saves as the Devils defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0 on Wednesday.

As the New Jersey Devils get ready to face the Philadelphia Flyers for a second game in a row, Tomas Tatar is lacing up to play in his 900th NHL game.

The franchise will use a final round of fan voting to decide among the Utah Mammoth, Utah Hockey Club, and Utah Wasatch.