New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers Preview
Matchup: New York Islanders (6-6-2, Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (7-6-2, Metropolitan Division)
Date & Time: Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
Location: New York
BetMGM Sportsbook Line: Rangers -161, Islanders +135; Over/Under: 6
Bottom Line
The New York Rangers will host the New York Islanders on Saturday, looking to break a six-game home losing streak. The Rangers hold a 7-6-2 overall record and are 1-3-0 within the Metropolitan Division. They have scored and allowed an equal number of goals this season, with a goal differential of zero.
The Islanders are currently 6-6-2 overall and 2-3-1 in Metropolitan Division play. Known for their physical style, the Islanders average 10.6 penalty minutes per game, ranking ninth in the NHL.
This game marks the first meeting between these two teams this season.
Top Performers
- Rangers: Artemi Panarin leads with three goals and seven assists. Taylor Raddysh has been impressive recently, tallying four goals and one assist over the past 10 games.
- Islanders: Matthew Schaefer stands out with five goals and six assists. Bo Horvat has also been productive, accumulating six goals and five assists in the last 10 games.
Last 10 Games
Rangers: The team has a 5-3-2 record, averaging 2.5 goals and 4.2 assists per game. They also average 3.6 penalties and 8.4 penalty minutes while allowing 2.6 goals per game.
Islanders: Also at 5-3-2 recently, the Islanders have a stronger offensive output, averaging 3.4 goals and 5.7 assists. They take 4.2 penalties and accumulate 10.6 penalty minutes per game, while giving up 3.3 goals on average.
Injuries
Neither the Rangers nor Islanders have reported any injuries ahead of Saturday’s matchup.
Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting New York showdown on the ice!
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