The New York Rangers and the New York Islanders. It is a rivalry like no other. It used to be a 27.3-mile hike from the Nassau Coliseum to the Garden. Now, all but five miles separate these two teams from each other.
In particular, when thinking about other sports rivalries in New York, it’s hard to compare any to the Rangers and Islanders. Yes, you have the Mets vs. Yankees. As well as, the Jets vs. Giants, but they aren’t in the same division. Whenever the New York Rangers and Islanders matchup, not only is the pride on the line, but there are division and conference points there for the taking.