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Rangers vs. Islanders Preview, Odds, and Picks (Jan 28)
New York rivals collide in the NHL on Jan 28, as the Islanders host the Rangers at UBS Arena. The Islanders will be bidding to continue their excellent record against their rivals, winning each of the last two head-to-head encounters. Find the odds and picks here.
How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026. 7:30 PM ET
- Where: UBS Arena, New York
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Rangers vs. Islanders Odds
Rangers vs. Islanders Head-to-Head
The NY Islanders have dominated their recent clashes with the Rangers, winning both of the meetings this season without conceding. They have also won 53% of their home games against their main rivals, winning an average of 3.4 points per game.
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Game Preview
One of the fiercest rivalries in the NHL is reignited on Wednesday evening, as the NY Rangers and NY Islanders collide. The Islanders will be the more confident team based on recent performances, winning five of their last ten to hold a positive overall record of 28-19-5.
At present, the Islanders sit third in the Metropolitan Division, and a win on Wednesday could send them into the top two. A big strength for the team this season has been their defensive record, allowing just 146 goals in their 52 games.
The Islanders were at their clinical best earlier this week, landing a thumping 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored twice in the landmark win.
It has been a contrasting season for the Rangers this season. They currently sit bottom of the Metropolitan Division, and they have a losing 22-25-6 overall record in 2025-26.
The Rangers have struggled to score goals throughout the campaign, recording just 143. Meanwhile, they have underperformed in their last ten, going 2-7-1. But, positives could have been taken from their latest outing, landing a 4-3 overtime win over the Boston Bruins.
Rangers vs. Islanders Picks
The first of two quick fire meetings between the rivals could go the way of the hosts. The Islanders have been excellent at both ends of the ice in recent weeks, and they hold a healthy head-to-head advantage based on meetings between the teams this season.
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