New York Islanders v New York Rangers: what the numbers say
New York Islanders meet New York Rangers at UBS Arena, Monday 11:00am (NHL). Nothing between them: New York Islanders 65, New York Rangers 65, 3 drawn from 133 meetings.
The big picture
New York Islanders come in 17th on the ladder; New York Rangers are 10th. New York Rangers are the side higher up the table.
New York Islanders are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 2.9 against.
New York Rangers are 9–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3 goals for and 2.9 against.
Form
New York Islanders have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Carolina Hurricanes 3–5.
New York Rangers have won two of their last five and most recently beat Philadelphia Flyers 3–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 133 times on our records since 1999: New York Islanders 65, New York Rangers 65, 3 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), New York Rangers won 5–2 at Madison Square Garden.
Biggest margin between these two: New York Rangers by 7 goals in 2024-25 (9–2).
Players to watch
For New York Islanders, watch Bo Horvat (7 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Brayden Schenn (5 goals, 6 assists in 2026-27).
For New York Rangers, watch Alexis Lafreniere (9 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Oliver Bjorkstrand (6 goals, 3 assists in 2026-27).
At UBS Arena
New York Islanders have won 10 of their last 21 at UBS Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Rangers have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
