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The Rangers, losers of 2019 so far, are back home to take on the surprisingly decent Islanders. The Isles were an afterthought after their offseason, but are in the playoff hunt. Robin Lehner has been playing elite level hockey, which has helped the Isles with last year’s league-worst goals against.

The Isles are not without their issues. They need more scoring depth. Their blue line could use an upgrade. But they play low-event hockey and it seems to be working.

The first time these teams met this year, the Isles won a wild one 7-5. The Blueshirts demolished the Isles 5-0 in their most recent visit. Tonight and Saturday are the last times these teams will play this year.

Isles Lines

Anthony Beauvillier-Matt Barzal-Josh Bailey
Anders Lee-Brock Nelson-Jordan Eberle
Michael Dal Colle-Valtteri Filppula-Leo Komarov
Matt Martin-Casey Cizikas-Cal Clutterbuck

Nick Leddy-Johnny Boychuck
Adam Pelech-Ryan Pulock
Devon Toews-Scott Mayfield

PP1: Lee-Eberle-Nelson-Barzal-Leddy
PP2: Beaulivier-Bailey-Filpulla-Toews-Pulock

Robin Lehner gets the start.

Rangers Lines 

Chris KreiderMika ZibanejadJesper Fast
Mats ZuccarelloFilip ChytilRyan Strome
Jimmy VeseyBrett Howden–Vlad Namestnikov
Cody McLeodBoo Nieves-Pavel Buchnevich

Brady Skjei–Adam McQuaid
Marc StaalNeal Pionk
Fredrik Claesson-Kevin Shattenkirk

PP1: Zibanejad-Hayes-Kreider-Zuccarello-Namestnikov
PP2: Howden-Vesey-Buchnevich-Pionk-Shattenkirk

Henrik Lundqvist gets the start.

Scratches/Injuries: Tony DeAngelo (healthy), Brendan Smith (healthy), Kevin Hayes (upper body)

Crazy Prediction: No fights in the stands.

Game time is 7pm.

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