Pageau, Barzal lead Islanders past struggling Blue Jackets


              The New York Islanders celebrate a goal by Jean-Gabriel Pageau on Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
            
              Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) stops a shot by New York Islanders' Brock Nelson (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
            
              New York Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau, left, celebrates his goal as Columbus Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist (27) reacts during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
            
              Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) stops a shot as New York Islanders' Casey Cizikas (53) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
            
              New York Islanders' Mathew Barzal (13) is congratulated for his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
            
              New York Islanders' Casey Cizikas (53) attempts to shoot the puck past Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Pageau, Barzal lead Islanders past struggling Blue Jackets