New York Islanders 10-11-2 (22 points – 5th in Atlantic Division, 10th in Eastern Conference) 4-8-1 home |
New York Rangers 11-8-2 (24 points - 4th in Atlantic Division, 8th in Eastern Conference) 2-4-1 road |
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| 7:00 p.m. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, NY Television: MSG+2 Play-by-play: Howie Rose; Color: Butch Goring Radio: WHRU 88.7 FM Chris King: Play-by-play |
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| Season series (1-1-0) The Islanders are 1-1-0 against the heated rival Rangers this season, with both contests coming at Madison Square Garden. In the last meeting on Feb. 14, the Islanders overcame a 2-0 deficit and received goals from Colin McDonald, John Tavares and Brad Boyes, earning a 4-3 shootout win. Evgeni Nabokov made 36 saves, plus two more in the shootout, while Frans Nielsen and Tavares converted their opportunities Feb. 14, 2013: NYI 4, NYR 3 (OT) - RECAP, BOX SCORE, HIGHLIGHTS |
Rangers player to watch Derek Stepan - CenterThe 22-year-old center has taken an elevated role in Brad Richards' absence, and is riding a three-game point streak (two goals, two assists). Stepan has been held scoreless in the two previous meetings between these teams, but registered over 21:00 of ice time in each contest. The Hastings, MN native ranks tied for third on the team with 13 points and second with a plus-9 rating. |
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| Islanders Storylines •Thursday's game is the sixth game of the Islanders current seven-game home stand. They are 2-2-1 so far during the stretch. •Matt Martin leads the NHL with 110 hits •Mark Streit has assists in three straight games •The Islanders have won two straight and have five points in their last three games, all at Nassau Coliseum •John Tavares and Matt Moulson have combined for 25 goals, the second-most amongst any two teammates in the league. |
The Matchup | |||
| Islanders 23.1% (21/91) 82.7% (67/81) 70 78 5-4-1 |
Power play Penalty kill Goals for Goals against Last 10 games |
Rangers 14.7% (11/75) 83.3% (65/78) 55 53 5-3-2 |
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| New York Islanders projected lines Forwards 26 Matt Moulson - 91 John Tavares - 24 Brad Boyes 12 Josh Bailey - 51 Frans Nielsen - 21 Kyle Okposo 40 Michael Grabner - 16 Marty Reasoner - 41 David Ullstrom 17 Matt Martin - 53 Casey Cizikas - 13 Colin McDonald Defensemen 47 Andrew MacDonald – 3 Travis Hamonic 14 Thomas Hickey – 4 Radek Martinek 52 Joe Finley - 2 Mark Streit Goaltenders 20 Evgeni Nabokov 60 Kevin Poulin |
New York Rangers projected lines Forwards 62 Carl Hagelin - 21 Derek Stepan - 61 Rick Nash 24 Ryan Callahan - 47 J.T. Miller - 10 Marian Gaborik 14 Taylor Pyatt - 8 Darroll Powe - 22 Brian Boyle 44 Steve Eminger - 32 Micheal Haley - 15 Jeff Halpern Defensemen 40 Roman Hamrlik - 4 Michael del Zotto 5 Dan Girardi - 41 Stu Bickel 6 Anton Stralman - 27 Ryan McDonagh Goaltenders 30 Henrik Lundqvist 43 Martin Biron |
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What's Happening at the Coliseum •National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Night: Purchase 50/50 raffle tickets and chuck-a-pucks to support the cause, or text “SAFEKIDS” to 20222 to donate $10. For more info visit Gate 3 on the concourse. |
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