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Summary

The New York Rangers face an uphill battle against the New York Islanders, grappling with a significant slump (3-10-2 in their last 15 games) and critical injuries to star forward Artemi Panarin and starting goaltender I. Shesterkin. The Islanders have been dominant in the season series, holding a 3-0 record including a decisive 5-2 victory just yesterday, further compounding the Rangers' challenges in this back-to-back matchup.

Key Points
  • The New York Rangers are in a severe slump, holding a 3-10-2 record in their last 15 games and sitting in last place in the Eastern Conference/Metro Division.
  • The Rangers are significantly impacted by injuries, with star forward Artemi Panarin (out for 'roster management') and starting goaltender I. Shesterkin (lower body) both sidelined, along with C. Sheary and A. Edstrom.
  • The New York Islanders have completely dominated the season series against the Rangers, winning all three meetings, including a 5-2 victory yesterday.
  • Both teams are playing on a back-to-back, which typically impacts performance, but the Rangers' extensive injury list, particularly in net, amplifies this challenge.
  • The betting market projects a relatively high-scoring game with an over/under of 6.5 goals, consistent with yesterday's 7-goal total between these two teams.
Team Form
New York Rangers
Record0-0
Last 5L-L-L-L-W
StreakLost 1
HomeHome: 0-0
cold
VS
Opponent Team
Record0-0
Last 5W-W-W-L-L
StreakWon 2
AwayAway: 0-0
average

Both teams are starting the season. No clear edge yet.

Injury Report
New York high impact
  • Artemi Panarin out Not Injury Related (Roster Management)
  • I. Shesterkin out Lower Body
  • C. Sheary out Lower Body
  • A. Edstrom out Lower Body
New York low impact
No significant injuries

The New York Rangers are significantly impacted by injuries, with star forward Artemi Panarin (out for roster management) and starting goaltender I. Shesterkin (lower body) both out, along with C. Sheary and A. Edstrom. The New York Islanders have no reported injuries, making the Rangers much more affected.

Head-to-Head
Recent Meetings The New York Islanders defeated the New York Rangers 5-2 on January 28, 2026. This victory extended the Islanders' lead in the current season series to 3-0.
Trend The New York Islanders have won all three meetings against the New York Rangers in the current season.

The New York Islanders are currently dominating this matchup, having won every game against the New York Rangers in the current season.

Betting Lines
Spread Rangers +1.5 (-280) / Islanders -1.5 (+220)
Total 6.5 (Over +110 / Under -134)
Moneyline Rangers +106 / Islanders -128
Movement The total (over/under) has shown movement, with different sources reporting 5.5, 6, and 6.5 goals. The puck line odds for Islanders -1.5 have also varied from +198 to +220.
Prediction
New York Islanders
high confidence

The New York Islanders hold a decisive advantage, having won all three previous meetings against the Rangers this season, including a dominant 5-2 victory yesterday. The Rangers are in a deep slump, last in their division, and are severely hampered by the absence of key players like Artemi Panarin and starting goaltender I. Shesterkin. While both teams are on a back-to-back, the Rangers' injury situation is far more impactful, giving the Islanders a significant edge to extend their winning streak in this rivalry.