Barry Trotz claimed to be oblivious to his new team’s recent success over the rival Rangers.
“I know we’re 0-0 this year against them,” the Islanders coach said. “That’s pretty well it. Tell me, because I’m curious.”
The Rangers are still seeking their first win at Barclays Center heading into Thursday night’s match as the Islanders have won all seven games since moving to Brooklyn in 2015. The Islanders are splitting their home games this season between Barclays Center and NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum – with 21 games in Uniondale – but both games against the Rangers will be in Brooklyn.