The rivalry between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders is one of the most intense in all of sports. When these two teams face off, it's always a battle for bragging rights in the Big Apple. In a recent Stadium Series game, the Rangers emerged victorious with a thrilling 4-3 win over their cross-town rivals.
The game was played outdoors at Yankee Stadium, adding an extra element of excitement to an already heated matchup. The atmosphere was electric as fans from both teams packed the stands to cheer on their favorites. The Rangers came out strong, taking an early lead and never looking back.
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30), bottom, watches as the New York Rangers celebrate after their win during the overtime period of an NHL Stadium Series hockey game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The Blueshirts enter as winners of six straight, with a four-point lead over the Carolina Hurricanes for first place in the Metro Division. The Isles are in a much more desperate position, sitting five points out of an Eastern Conference wild-card spot. They've gone 3-3-2 since Patrick Roy took over as head coach last month and must pick it up soon to close that gap.
This will be their first head-to-head matchup in over a year − dating back to Dec. 22, 2022 − and will begin a stretch of four meetings in the next 55 days.
According to ESPN rules analyst Dave Jackson, if the goal cage is dislodged by the defensive team, whether intentionally or accidentally, and there is an imminent scoring chance, as long as the puck passes between where the goalposts should be it counts. That was the case for Panarin.
"I'm sure the league and the refs got the right call in," Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson said.
But other calls didn't sit as well with the Islanders. The Rangers feasted on the Islanders' last-ranked penalty kill with three power-play goals, including two in the third period with Igor Shesterkin pulled for an extra attacker. The Islanders penalty kill is now effective just 70.7% of the time.
It was a hard-fought victory for the Rangers, who showed their resilience and determination in overcoming a tough opponent. The win solidified their place as one of the top teams in New York and left Islanders fans disappointed once again. As always, this rivalry continues to captivate fans and keep them on the edge of their seats whenever these two teams meet on the ice.
Read more
True Detective' finale Episode 6 Lenny Kravitz Rocks at People’s Choice AwardsSarah H
Also on site :
- Lens vs. Auxerre - prediction, free online live stream , lineups
- Nottingham Forest vs Man City Predictions and live stream here
- Watch Atalanta BC vs. Lecce live - prediction & lineups