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Islanders' sloppy play against Rangers costly in rare home loss

K'Andre Miller #79 of the Rangers celebrates his third period goal against the Islanders at Nassau Coliseum on April 09, 2021. Credit: Getty Images/Bruce Bennett

The Islanders stole two points 24 hours previous. This time, they got the result they deserved.

"We found a way the other night, tonight we didn’t," Josh Bailey said. "I don’t think anyone would say that’s what we expect of ourselves. We certainly strive for more."

The East Division-leading Islanders lost for just the second time in regulation on home ice, falling 4-1 to the Rangers on Friday night before a sell-out crowd of 1,400 at Nassau Coliseum.