The Rangers came into Saturday hoping to finally win at home, and the Islanders came into Saturday hoping to put forth a 60-minute effort.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers play the New York Islanders looking to stop a six-game home losing streak. New York is 7-6-2 overall and 1-3-0 against the Metropolitan Division. The Rangers have scored and allowed 35 goals this season for an even scoring differential.

Pageau made it 4-2 at 18:51 when he scored on the breakaway. Islanders captain Anders Lee sent the puck to open ice in the neutral zone before Pageau tracked it down, cut to the low slot and delayed before he beat a sprawled Wallstedt over his glove.

New York earned a 4-1 road victory over the Detroit Red Wings its last time out on Nov. 7. New York played at home in its last game on Nov. 7, and lost 5-2 against the Minnesota Wild. As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest with everything you need to know before Saturday's game.

The Minnesota Wild visit the New York Islanders after Matthew Boldy scored two goals in the Wild's 4-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes

The New York Islanders will host the Minnesota Wild at UBS Arena on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET. As both teams look to strengthen their ear

The New York Rangers suffered an embarrassing 5-0 shutout loss to their crosstown rivals, the New York Islanders, less than 24 hours after manhandling the Detroit Red Wings.

Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, and the Minnesota Wild beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Friday night.

The vibes are high right now for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and it's certainly no secret that new head coach Dan Muse is getting the most out of his 9-4-3 team - which is tied for third in the Eastern Conference and fourth in the league.

The last time a losing side was so grateful to be defeated, it was at Bunker Hill. If not for the worst embarrassment the Islanders have suffered in recent memory, Matthew Schaefer would have made his Battle of New York debut on Saturday.