Jan 13, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) punches New York Rangers center Derick Brassard (16) during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Tuesday night will be a big game in not only New York, but across the NHL, as theNew York Islanderswill be hosting theNew York Rangersfor the final time this season.
The Islanders and Rangers have been bouncing back-and-forth in the standings as they battle for first-place in the Metropolitan Division. Both teams have Stanley Cup aspirations, and it shows by how crucial every point is for both teams in the tight Eastern Conference.
Despite injuries, both the Islanders and Rangers have had players step up with star players missing time. For the Islanders, it has been rookieAnders Leefilling in forKyle Okposo, and for the Rangers it’s beenCam Talbotfilling in greatly forHenrik Lundqvist.
Tuesday night will be the final time the Islanders and Rangers face off this regular season, and with so much on the line, expect to see a great game.
Here are five bold predictions for the final installment of the Islanders vs. Rangers this regular season.
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