The New York Islanders (10-7-7-) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (8-14-5) on Thursday, Dec. 7 at UBS Arena in their second of a six-game homestead. Semyon Varlamov is the expected starting netminder for the Islanders, while Spencer Martin will be between the pipes for Columbus. The Isles lead the season series 1-0 after a 2-0 shutout win on Oct. 28.