The New York Islanders and the New York Rangers rivalry is continues tonight at Madison Square Garden in what is also a matchup between two teams that are surprisingly trying to improve their playoff chances. The Rangers and the Islanders were both expected to compete for lottery odds. Instead the Rangers could tie the Columbus Blue Jackets for first place in points and the Islanders could tie the Rangers for second with a victory.
Both Thomas Greiss and Robin Lehner struggled in the Islanders last game against the Dallas Stars.