This is what the Islanders’ future looks like.

Two goals from Matthew Schaefer, the second tying the game at two with under a minute to go, helped the Islanders to a stunning 3-2 comeback win over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night at UBS, as Simon Holmstrom potted the winner with 37 seconds to go.

For the first time since Feb. 1 of last season, the night Mat Barzal hurt his kneecap, he started on the top line alongside Bo Horvat, allowing Cal Ritchie to start in his natural position at center on the second line between Jonathan Drouin and Kyle Palmieri.

That configuration, since Ritchie began showing out in training camp, is one that could give the Islanders their highest ceiling , but it is dependent on the 21-year-old prospect — called up for his Islanders debut Friday night in Washi

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