- Matchup: New York Rangers vs New York Islanders
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
- Broadcast: MSG Sportsnet
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This Wednesday, the New York Rangers (22-25-6) will visit UBS Arena, aiming to secure a victory against the New York Islanders (28-19-5).
The New York Rangers recently celebrated a close 4-3 victory over the Bruins. They recorded 2 minutes in penalties during the match and had 4 power play opportunities but failed to convert. Overall, the Rangers produced an impressive offensive performance, scoring 4 goals out of 28 shots.
Throughout the season, Rangers’ opponents have had 153 power play opportunities (ranking 16th in the league), resulting in 31 goals. The Rangers have faced 1,506 shots against them, achieving a save percentage of .890. They have fired a total of 1,379 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.2%. At even strength, New York has conceded 134 goals while scoring 112. With 131 power play attempts, they have managed to score 29 goals, resulting in a power play percentage of 22.14%. Currently, the Rangers have accumulated 50 points, reflecting a .472 points percentage, while netting 141 goals (26th in the NHL) and permitting 165 goals.
In goal for the Rangers will be Jonathan Quick. Over his career, he has participated in 821 games, boasting a record of 408-301-90, and has been the starter in 800 matches. Opponents have scored 1,989 goals against him, with an average of 2.49 goals per game. Quick has faced 22,102 shots, making 20,113 saves and achieving a save percentage of .910 across 42,651 minutes on the ice. He has registered 420 quality starts, with a quality start rate of .525.
In their last appearance, the Islanders faced off against the Flyers, attaining a dominant 4-0 win. They managed 3 power play opportunities, scoring once out of those chances and netting 4 goals from 23 shots.
The Islanders have taken 1,438 shots this season (16th in pro hockey), resulting in a shot percentage of 10.15%, while their opponents have gotten 1,457 shots on goal. The team boasts an impressive penalty kill rate of 82.76% against 145 power play opportunities and a save percentage of 90.3%. They have had 157 opportunities on the power play, converting at a rate of 15.92%. The Islanders have scored 121 goals at even strength, along with 25 power play goals (ranking 25th in pro hockey). Overall, they have allowed 141 total goals, comprising 116 even-strength goals and 25 from shorthanded situations. This season, the New York Islanders have tallied 146 goals, 61 points, and a points percentage of .587.
Guarding the net for the Islanders is expected to be Ilya Sorokin. He holds a career record of 142-101-38 and has played in 284 contests. Sorokin’s quality start rate stands at an impressive 64.9%, having secured 181 quality starts throughout his career. He has made 7,742 saves from 8,451 shots, yielding a save percentage of .916, allowing an average of 2.54 goals per game and a total of 709 goals against him across 279 starts and 13,486 minutes played.
Which team will emerge victorious in this exciting NHL matchup?
Prediction: Bet on New York
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