To call the first half of the season a disappointment for Mathew Barzal would be something of an understatement. He missed six weeks due to injury and — coming off his best season in years ...

Simon Holmstrom also scored and Mathew Barzal had two assists as the Islanders ... Kent Johnson scored for Columbus and Elvis Merzlikins had 22 saves, but the Blue Jackets ended a seven-game ...