The Islanders opener their 2017-18 NHL at the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 6, 2017.
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Cam Atkinson of the Columbus Blue Jackets high-fives fans as he walks the blue carpet prior to the start of the game against the New York Islanders on October 6, 2017 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
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Columbus Blue Jackets' Sonny Milano celebrates his goal against the Islanders during the first period Oct. 6, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Columbus Blue Jackets' Alexander Wennberg, right, knocks the puck away from the Islanders' Josh Bailey during the first period on Oct.