While the Rangers are retooling, the Islanders are building to be a competitive group in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Tuesday, the team went out and acquired Ondrej Palat from the New Jersey Devils, adding some veteran scoring.

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The NHL slows back down tonight with just three games on the docket. The San Jose Sharks saved me from getting shut out last night as the Red Wings lost to the

Carson Soucy, acquired from the Rangers on Monday, became the first player to score for the Rangers and the Islanders at MSG in the same season.

NEW YORK (AP) — Carson Soucy scored against the team that traded him 72 hours earlier, Matthew Schaefer got the 14th goal of his stellar rookie year and the New York Islanders defeated the Rangers 2-1 on Thursday night.

The New York Islanders took all eight points from the New York Rangers this season, sweeping the season series with a 2-1 win on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.

Our Islanders vs. Rangers predictions are expecting lots of assist opportunities for Mathew Barzal. Free NHL picks for Thursday, January 29, 2026.