The Monday NHL schedule features the New York Rangers (30-26-4) hosting the New York Islanders (27-25-7) at Madison Square Garden, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Rangers are 10th and the Islanders 14th in the Eastern Conference.
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Rangers vs. Islanders: March 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Rangers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.03 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.05 | 19th |
| Shots | 29.4 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 20.65% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.39% | 4th |
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.76 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 16th |
| Shots | 29 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 11.51% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.65% | 29th |
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Rangers vs. Islanders Top Players
Rangers
- A leading offensive player this season for New York, Artemi Panarin has recorded 60 points.
- Adam Fox has five goals and 43 assists for New York to compile 48 total points (0.8 per game).
- Jonathan Tanner Miller has contributed 47 points for New York in 50 games this season, scoring on 15.2% of his shots and putting up 15 goals and 32 assists.
- In the 43 games Igor Shesterkin has played this season, his save percentage is .904, 26th in the league.
Islanders
- Anders Lee's 43 points make him a vital offensive option for New York. He has 24 goals and 19 assists in 59 games.
- Bo Horvat has amassed 42 points this season, with 19 goals and 23 assists.
- Brock Nelson's 19 goals and 22 assists add up to 41 points this season.
- Ilya Sorokin has a .903 save percentage (30th in the league), with 1094 total saves, conceding 117 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has compiled a 22-18-4 record this season.
Rangers vs. Islanders Injury Report
Rangers
Adam Fox: Out (Upper Body),
Adam Edstrom: Out (Lower Body),
Chris Kreider: Out (Upper Body)
Islanders
Mathew Barzal: Out (Kneecap),
Marcus Hogberg: Out (Upper Body),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Lower Body),
Mike Reilly: Out (Chest),
Matt Martin: Out (Lower Body)
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Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2025 | Islanders | W 5-1 | Away |
| 2/28/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 3-2 | Home |
| 3/2/2025 | Predators | W 4-0 | Home |
| 3/3/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 3/5/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 3/8/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 3/9/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2025 | Rangers | L 5-1 | Home |
| 2/27/2025 | Bruins | W 2-1 | Away |
| 3/1/2025 | Predators | W 7-4 | Home |
| 3/3/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Jets | - | Home |
| 3/8/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 3/9/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |