New York Rangers (36-35-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (34-32-11, in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Islanders -121, Rangers +100; over/under is 5.5
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders host the New York Rangers after Simon Holmstrom scored two goals in the Islanders' 7-6 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators.
New York is 34-32-11 overall and 10-8-3 against the Metropolitan Division. The Islanders have allowed 236 goals while scoring 214 for a -22 scoring differential.
New York is 36-35-7 overall with an 11-12-1 record in Metropolitan Division play. The Rangers have gone 30-11-5 in games they score three or more goals.
Thursday's game is the fourth time these teams match up this season. The Rangers won the previous meeting 4-0.
TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Palmieri has scored 24 goals with 24 assists for the Islanders. Brock Nelson has five goals and six assists over the past 10 games.
Jonathan Tanner Miller has 20 goals and 43 assists for the Rangers. Artemi Panarin has six goals and six assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Islanders: 3-4-3, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.3 assists, 2.7 penalties and 5.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.
Rangers: 3-6-1, averaging 3.1 goals, 5.5 assists, 3.5 penalties and 8.1 penalty minutes while giving up 3.4 goals per game.
INJURIES: Islanders: None listed.
Rangers: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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