Final Score: Islanders 2 - Rangers 1
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 159 | 161 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 2 |
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 53 | 54 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Win percentage | 55% | 41% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 52% | 26% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs New York Rangers
Jan 28, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 26, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 24, 2026 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
@ Seattle Kraken
Jan 21, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 19, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Edmonton Oilers
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
@ Winnipeg Jets
Jan 13, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Minnesota Wild
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Nashville Predators
Jan 8, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
Rangers
@ New York Islanders
Jan 28, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 26, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ San Jose Sharks
Jan 23, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Jan 20, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Anaheim Ducks
Jan 19, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Ottawa Senators
Jan 14, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 12
4-8
vs Seattle Kraken
Jan 12, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: -8 · Total: 12
2-10
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 8, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5