I guess no one told the New York Islanders that they were suppose to have thrown in the towel so the organization could get a high draft pick. The Islanders defeated the Blue Jackets for the first time ever in Columbus, helping the Isles jump from 14^th to 11^th in the east.

It started quickly for the Islanders scoring a goal 4:32 into the game. Kyle Okposo was able to blast a sharp angle shot passed Mathieu Garon. A minute later Sean Bergenheim redirected a shot from Tim Jackman passed Garon to make it 2-0 Islanders.

Starting the second Columbus was on the power play and just 51 seconds in RJ Umberger cut the Islanders lead to one as he netted his 21^st goal of the season. The second period would also begin Columbus's comeback. In the second the Islanders were out shot 15-8.

Another early goal (33 seconds into the third) would tie the game up and give Rick Nash his 31^st goal of season. A minute later, Grant Clitsome would score his first goal of NHL career to give the Jackets their first lead of the night (3-2). But the Islanders would respond three minutes later thanks to team pest and new father, Jon Sim.

The game would be forced to overtime, but didn't take long for a hero to emerge. 2:58 into OT Josh Bailey buried the game winner with the help of John Tavares and Mark Streit.

Game Notes.

-Mark Streit lead the team in playing time with 32:29, while on the other end of the spectrum rookie Anton Klementyev was only on the ice for 6:20.

-Dwayne Roloson made 34 saves and won his 23^rd game of the season.

-The Islanders beat the Blue Jackets in Nationwide Arena for the first time in franchise history.

-The Islanders jump from 14^th to 11^th in the Eastern Conference, four points behind the Rangers (Isles next opponent) and eight points out of the eighth spot.

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