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New York Islanders vs New York Rangers
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6-4NYI record
0-1Series 2026
7-6NYR record
SnapshotData updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2:31 PM EDT
The New York Islanders (6-4) and New York Rangers (7-6) are Metropolitan rivals. They have met 1 time this season, with the New York Rangers leading the series 1-0. The New York Islanders average 3 points per game and allow 2.7; the New York Rangers average 3.1 and allow 3. Next meeting: Monday, December 21 at UBS Arena.
Tale of the Tape — 2026
| New York Islanders | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| 6-4-2 | Record | 7-6-1 |
| #4 | Division place | #3 |
| 3 | Points / game | 3.1 |
| 2.7 | Allowed / game | 3 |
| +4 | Point differential | +2 |
| 4-2 | Home | 6-1 |
| 2-4 | Road | 1-6 |
| W W L L W | Last 5 | L W L L L |
Meetings This Season
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Islanders 2 @ Rangers 5 | Rangers |
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Who leads the New York Islanders vs New York Rangers series this season?
New York Rangers lead 1-0.
When do the New York Islanders and New York Rangers play next?
Monday, December 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST.
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