The New York Islanders played two very strong periods and beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 to take over 5th place in the NHL's Metropolitan Division. Semyon Varlamov made 30 saves while Mathew Barzal led a balanced Isles attack that spent most of the 1st and 3rd periods in the Columbus zone.

We have our key takeaways from this game and preview this weekend's big matchups with the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils.

Plus, a member of all four Islanders Stanley Cup winning teams is our Islanders Birthday of the Day.

All this and much more on today's Locked On Islanders Podcast with Gil Martin.

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