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New York Islanders Fall Again in Metro Power Rankings

Nov 7, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save against Vancouver Canucks left wing Loui Eriksson (21) during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save against Vancouver Canucks left wing Loui Eriksson (21) during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 4, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Nick Foligno (71) and goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) celebrate after the game against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Columbus shutout Montreal 10-0. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Nick Foligno (71) and goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) celebrate after the game against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Columbus shutout Montreal 10-0. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports /

6. 113. . 5-3-2. Previous: 7 (+1)th. Columbus Blue Jackets

The Blue Jackets are on the move up the standings in the Metropolitan Division. John Tortorella lives to, maybe literally, fight another day.

This is probably the highest rank the Blue Jackets have achieved in the Metro since the 2014-15 season when they finished just outside of the playoff picture. What’s the deal, is this the Columbus from 2013-14, when they made the playoffs?

That year the Blue Jackets got excellent goalkeeping from Sergei Bobrovsky and outstanding production from captain Nick Foligno.

Former Vezina winner Bobrovsky is seemingly back to form after a terrible 2015-16 season. The Jackets are ranked top of the league in terms of save percentage with .937% and Bob is the main reason for that with a .947 SV%.

In the case of Nick Foligno, it seems he’s also remembered he can be a better player than he was in 2015-16. That season he posted the lowest shooting percentage oh his career with 8.1%. That’s after two consecutive years shooting above 16%.

This season Foligno is at 28.6%. That 10-0 game against Montréal certainly helped.

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