These are two interesting teams. Both are overachieving this season. Both have highly regarded new coaches. The Islanders are in full rebuild mode forced by the loss of John Tavares. The Rangers are in full rebuild mode, forced by a declining roster. The Islanders have a solid young core that they complemented in the off-season with veterans like Leo Komarov, Tom Kuhnhackl and Matt Martin. The Rangers went a different route, building on a solid core with an array of young players. In a virtual tie for second place in the Metropolitan Division, the two teams met for the first time this season.
New York Rangers lose again to the Islanders 7-5 in a wild one in Brooklyn
