New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Adam Fox #23 of the New York Rangers passes the puck during the first period against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Cole Beaudoin #53 of the New York Rangers skates the down the icing during the second period against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers and Jean-Gabriel Pageau #44 of the New York Islanders compete for the puck during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Calum Ritchie #64 of the New York Islanders controls the puck during the first period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Brayden Schenn #10 of the New York Islanders and J.T. Miller #10 of the New York Rangers fight during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Adam Pelech #3 of the New York Islanders arrives ahead of the game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders and Pavel Dorofeyev #16 of the New York Rangers compete for the puck during the third period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers controls the puck against Victor Eklund #38 of the New York Islanders during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: (l-r) Matthew Kessel #4 and Scott Mayfield #24 of the New York Islanders arrive for the game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Anthony Duclair #11 of the New York Islanders controls the puck during the first period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Cole Beaudoin #53 of the New York Rangers skates the down the icing during the second period against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Kyle MacLean #32 of the New York Islanders arrives for the game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Will Cuylle #50 of the New York Rangers, Matthew Schaefer #48 and Ondrej Palat #81 of the New York Islanders tussle during the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Adam Pelech #3 of the New York Islanders and Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the New York Rangers fight during the third period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Will Cuylle #50 of the New York Rangers, Matthew Schaefer #48 and Ondrej Palat #81 of the New York Islanders tussle during the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Logan Stanley #8 of the New York Islanders defends against Noah Laba #42 of the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Alberts Smits #12 of the New York Rangers competes for the puck against Alexander Romanov #28 of the New York Islanders during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers celebrates with Adam Fox #23 after scoring a goal during the third period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers takes a second period water break during the game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Adam Pelech #3 of the New York Islanders and Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the New York Rangers fight during the third period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Marcus Pettersson #26 of the New York Rangers controls the puck against Jean-Gabriel Pageau #44 of the New York Islanders during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Vladislav Gavrikov #44 of the New York Rangers gloves the puck during the first period against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Alexis Lafrenière #13 of the New York Rangers is called for slashing against Bo Horvat #14 of the New York Islanders during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders and Pavel Dorofeyev #16 of the New York Rangers compete for the puck during the third period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Cole Beaudoin #53 of the New York Rangers takes the rookie lap prior to playing in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: A general view during the third period of the game between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Gabe Perreault #94 of the New York Rangers controls the puck against Adam Pelech #3 and Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders during the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Cole Beaudoin #53 of the New York Rangers takes the rookie lap prior to playing in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Scott Mayfield #24 of the New York Islanders arrives for the game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Cole Beaudoin #53 of the New York Rangers takes the rookie lap prior to playing in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Brayden Schenn #10 of the New York Islanders and J.T. Miller #10 of the New York Rangers fight during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Adam Fox #23 and Cole Beaudoin #53 of the New York Rangers celebrate after the 5-2 win against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders and Alberts Smits #12 of the New York Rangers fight during the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders takes a first period shot against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: A general view ahead of the game between the New York Islanders and the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Adam Pelech #3 of the New York Islanders and Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the New York Rangers fight during the third period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders and Cole Beaudoin #53 of the New York Rangers compete for the puck during the third period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the New York Rangers celebrates his second period goal against Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Cole Beaudoin #53 of the New York Rangers skates in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the New York Rangers (r) celebrates his first period goal against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: A general view during the second period of the game between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders returns to the nets after two years and plays during the first period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes a first period save as Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New York Islanders looks for the rebound at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Logan Stanley #8 of the New York Islanders is hit by Jaroslav Chmelar #49 of the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Brayden Schenn #10 of the New York Islanders and J.T. Miller #10 of the New York Rangers fight during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the New York Rangers celebrates his second period goal against Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Victor Eklund #38 of the New York Islanders is checked by Vladislav Gavrikov #44 of the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Islanders 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Adam Pelech #3 of the New York Islanders controls the puck against Eeli Tolvanen #17 and Noah Laba #42 of the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Cole Beaudoin #53 of the New York Rangers skates in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the New York Rangers celebrates after scoring a goal with Will Cuylle #50 and Eeli Tolvanen #17 during the second period against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: A general view during the third period of the game between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers celebrates with Adam Fox #23 after scoring a goal during the third period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Alexis Lafrenière #13 of the New York Rangers celebrates his third goal of the game and the hattrick against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: A general view during the third period of the game between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: A general view during the third period of the game between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Logan Stanley #8 of the New York Islanders hits the ice during the game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Islanders 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Cole Beaudoin #53 of the New York Rangers takes his rookie lap prior to playing in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Alexis Lafrenière #13 of the New York Rangers celebrates his third goal of the game and the hattrick against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Cole Beaudoin #53 of the New York Rangers takes the rookie lap prior to playing in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: J.T. Miller #10 of the New York Rangers and Brayden Schenn #10 of the New York Islanders compete for the puck during the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Simon Holmstrom #92 of the New York Islanders leaves the ice after getting hit with a puck during the first period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: J.T. Miller #10 of the New York Rangers is stopped by Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders during the third period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Islanders 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: A general view during the third period of the game between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Alberts Smits #12 of the New York Rangers and Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders battle during the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the New York Rangers celebrates his second period goal against Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Adam Pelech #3 of the New York Islanders arrives ahead of the game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Ondrej Palat #81 of the New York Islanders checks Tye Kartye #24 of the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Victor Eklund #38 of the New York Islanders is checked by Vladislav Gavrikov #44 of the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Islanders 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Marcus Pettersson #26 of the New York Rangers defends against Victor Eklund #38 of the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Islanders 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers makes a first period save against Bo Horvat #14 of the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Scott Mayfield #24 of the New York Islanders arrives ahead of the game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the New York Rangers celebrates after scoring a goal with Will Cuylle #50 and Eeli Tolvanen #17 during the second period against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Brayden Schenn #10 of the New York Islanders and J.T. Miller #10 of the New York Rangers fight during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders returns to the nets after two years and plays during the first period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders returns to the nets after two years and plays during the first period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Cole Beaudoin #53 of the New York Rangers takes the rookie lap prior to playing in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New York Islanders hits into Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Victor Eklund #38 of the New York Islanders is checked by Will Cuylle #50 of the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Brayden Schenn #10 of the New York Islanders keeps his eyes on the puck during the first period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: <> at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: A general view during the second period of the game between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Alexis Lafrenière #13 of the New York Rangers celebrates his second period goal against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Ilya Sorokin #30 of the New York Islanders and Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers warm up prior to a game at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New York Islanders is checked by Braden Schneider #4 of the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the New York Rangers (r) celebrates his first period goal against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Cole Beaudoin #53 of the New York Rangers skates in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Adam Fox #23 of the New York Rangers looks to block a first period shot by Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Vladislav Gavrikov #44 of the New York Rangers slows up Bo Horvat #14 of the New York Islanders during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the New York Rangers celebrates his second period goal against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Brayden Schenn #10 of the New York Islanders keeps his eyes on the puck during the first period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Brayden Schenn #10 of the New York Islanders and J.T. Miller #10 of the New York Rangers fight during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Adam Pelech #3 of the New York Islanders arrives for the game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New York Islanders hits into Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders gives up the first goal of the game during the first period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New York Islanders hits into Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Calum Ritchie #64 of the New York Islanders scores a second period goal against Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Islanders 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Cole Beaudoin #53 of the New York Rangers takes the rookie lap prior to playing in his first NHL game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Marcus Pettersson #26 of the New York Rangers defends against Victor Eklund #38 of the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Islanders 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Brayden Schenn #10 of the New York Islanders and J.T. Miller #10 of the New York Rangers fight during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers and Jean-Gabriel Pageau #44 of the New York Islanders compete for the puck during the first period at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders prepares to tends net against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Calum Ritchie #64 of the New York Islanders celebrates his second period goal against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Oliver Bjorkstrand #28 of the New York Rangers celebrates his second period goal against Semyon Varlamov #40 of the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers takes a second period water break during the game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden on October 06, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
