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The New York Rangers (30-26-4) take on the New York Islanders (27-25-7) at Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 3 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Rangers took down the Nashville Predators 4-0 in their most recent game, while the Islanders are coming off a 7-4 victory over the Nashville Predators.
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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Monday's contest.
The Islanders are 5-5-0 in their last 10 games, totaling 30 goals while giving up 31 in that time. On 21 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored two goals (9.5%).
Rangers vs. Islanders Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final score of Rangers 4, Islanders 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-114)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers are 2-4-6 in overtime games as part of a 30-26-4 overall record.
- New York is 11-7-4 (26 points) in its 22 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Rangers scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has scored a pair of goals in 14 games this season (5-8-1 record, 11 points).
- The Rangers are 24-8-3 in the 35 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 51 points).
- In the 20 games when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 10-7-3 to register 23 points.
- In the 25 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 13-10-2 (28 points).
- The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Rangers finished 15-14-2 in those contests (32 points).
Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have a 6-7-13 record in overtime games this season and a 27-25-7 overall record.
- New York has earned 26 points (10-7-6) in its 23 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Islanders registered just one goal in nine games and they've earned two points (0-7-2) in those contests.
- When New York has scored two goals this season, they've earned six points (3-5-0 record).
- The Islanders have scored more than two goals 36 times, earning 52 points from those matchups (24-8-4).
- New York has scored a lone power-play goal in 12 games this season and has recorded 19 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 13-17-2 (28 points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 25 games, going 14-6-5 to record 33 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Rangers Rank | Rangers AVG | Islanders AVG | Islanders Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | 3.03 | Goals Scored | 2.76 | 25th |
| 19th | 3.05 | Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 16th |
| 9th | 29.4 | Shots | 29 | 10th |
| 29th | 30.4 | Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 16th |
| 20th | 20.65% | Power Play % | 11.51% | 32nd |
| 4th | 82.39% | Penalty Kill % | 71.65% | 29th |
Rangers vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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