The New York Rangers (28-25-4) head to UBS Arena to face their crosstown rivals, the New York Islanders (25-24-7), in what promises to be an intense Metropolitan Division showdown on Tuesday night.
Both teams enter the contest looking to overcome recent struggles, with the Rangers managing just five wins in their last ten games while the Islanders are attempting to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Rangers' offense has shown signs of life, averaging 3.00 goals per game with 11 goals in their last three matches, led by the dynamic trio of Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, and Vincent Trocheck who have combined for 52 goals and 84 assists this season.
Meanwhile, the Islanders' defensive prowess, allowing just 2.95 goals per game, sets up an intriguing matchup against the Rangers' potent attack.
The goaltending battle between Igor Shesterkin (.903 save percentage) and Ilya Sorokin (.906 save percentage) could prove decisive in determining the outcome of this metropolitan rivalry game.
As these longtime rivals prepare to face off at UBS Arena, both teams recognize the crucial importance of securing two points in their pursuit of playoff positioning in the tight Metropolitan Division race.
New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's New York Islanders vs New York Rangers matchup, our predictive model gives the Rangers a 57.5% chance of defeating the Isles.
New York Rangers: 57.5% win probability
- Higher point total (60 points vs 57 points)
- Superior goal-scoring ability (172 goals for vs 155 goals for)
- Better recent form (WLWLW vs LLLWL)
New York Islanders: 42.5% win probability
- Poor recent form (LLLWL in last 5 games)
- Lower offensive output (155 goals scored, ranked 12th in Eastern Conference)
- Negative goal differential (-11 goals, 166 goals against vs 155 goals for)
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New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers odds
Here are the latest odds for this NHL matchup as the New York Islanders host their cross-town rivals, the New York Rangers, at home on Tuesday, February 25.
| New York Islanders | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -105 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | -108 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers preview
The battle for New York supremacy heats up as the Rangers (28-25-4) face off against the Islanders (25-24-7) in a Metropolitan Division clash at UBS Arena on Tuesday night.
Both teams enter this matchup looking to turn their seasons around, with the Rangers sitting in fifth place despite a recent 5-3 victory over the Penguins, while the Islanders, currently sixth in the division, aim to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Rangers' offense has shown promising signs, averaging 3.00 goals per game with the dynamic trio of Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, and Vincent Trocheck combining for an impressive 52 goals and 84 assists this season.
On the Islanders' side, the offensive struggles continue with just 2.73 goals per game, though Anders Lee, Bo Horvat, and Kyle Palmieri have provided some spark with their combined 59 goals and 61 assists.
The goaltending battle features two elite netminders, with Rangers' Igor Shesterkin (.903 save percentage) squaring off against the Islanders' Ilya Sorokin (.906 save percentage), both looking to make their mark on this rivalry game.
Defensively, the Islanders have maintained a slight edge, allowing 2.95 goals per game compared to the Rangers' 3.14, thanks to strong performances from their defensive corps led by Alexander Romanov and Ryan Pulock.
The Rangers' power play could be a decisive factor, operating at an impressive 21.23% success rate, while the Islanders have struggled with special teams, converting just 11.36% of their opportunities.
With both teams desperate for points in the tight Metropolitan Division race, expect an intense, physical matchup characteristic of this historic New York rivalry.
Look for Rangers' defenseman Adam Fox, who has been instrumental in quarterback ing the offense from the blue line, to continue his strong play after contributing to the team's recent offensive surge.
Key stats
- 1Rangers sit 5th in Metropolitan Division with 60 points, while Islanders are 6th with 57 points
- 2Rangers have better goal difference (-7) compared to Islanders (-11)
- 3Rangers show stronger recent form (WLWLW) versus Islanders' struggling form (LLLWL)
- 4Rangers have scored more goals (172) than Islanders (155) in similar games played (57 vs 56)
New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers form
New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers head to head
New York Islanders
33%
New York Rangers
67%
Nov 3, 2024
New York Rangers
5 : 2
New York Islanders
Oct 4, 2024
New York Islanders
5 : 2
New York Rangers
Sep 24, 2024
New York Rangers
6 : 4
New York Islanders
Apr 13, 2024
New York Rangers
3 : 2
New York Islanders
Apr 9, 2024
New York Islanders
4 : 2
New York Rangers
Mar 17, 2024
New York Rangers
5 : 2
New York Islanders
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