The New York Islanders scored three goals in the first period before holding on to win their fifth straight game, 4-2 against the New York Rangers at UBS Arena on Tuesday.
Bo Horvat had a goal and an assist, and Noah Dobson had two assists for the Islanders (36-27-15). Semyon Varlamov, who was making his fifth start in the past seven games, made 33 saves.
The Islanders are currently in third in the Metropolitan Division, two points ahead of the Washington Capitals and three ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Chris Kreider had a goal and an assist for the Rangers (53-22-4), who had won three straight. Igor Shesterkin made 25 saves.
The Rangers are in first in the Metropolitan, three points ahead of the Carolina Hurricanes, who defeated the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Tuesday.
26 авг 2024