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Islanders Crush Rangers 5-2, Tied for Second Place

1/29/2026

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The New York Islanders defeated the New York Rangers 5-2 on January 28, 2026, their third win this season.
Ondrej Palat scored his first goal as an Islander and Simon Holmstrom added a goal and two assists.
Mika Zibanejad scored for the Rangers but New York could not generate sustained offense.
The Islanders are tied for second in the Metropolitan Division with 63 points and will face the Rangers again.

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The New York Islanders defeated the New York Rangers 5-2 on January 28, 2026, their third win this season.
Ondrej Palat scored his first goal as an Islander and Simon Holmstrom added a goal and two assists.
Mika Zibanejad scored for the Rangers but New York could not generate sustained offense.
The Islanders are tied for second in the Metropolitan Division with 63 points and will face the Rangers again.