This looks a reputation line but the question that must be asked is if that's the case, why the Islanders still be favored here? Recent performances suggest the Isles a risky favorite tonight. Especially after back-to-back losses vs. Florida and Anaheim, the latter at home on Monday, and the latest misadventures of the Isles' power play which Patrick Roy has been trying to goose with different combinations. As of yet, however, to no avail. The Blue Jackets have opened some eyes in their last two home games at nationwide Arena, putting six goals past both the Leafs and Oilers. Dean Evason has unlocked the keys to the attack, with Columbus scoring batter than 4 goals pg. Veteran center Sean Monahan is proving a worthy addition, and contributed a pair of goals in the romp past Minnesota on Monday. Elvis Merzlikins apparently to get another start in goal for the Jackets after being so solid on Monday vs. the Oilers, stopping 31 of 32 shots. Play Blue Jackets on Money Line