NHL

New York Rangers at New York Islanders

Feb 26, 2025, 12:30 AM · National Hockey League
Final
5 - 1

Brodzinski scores 2 as Rangers beat Islanders 5-1

J.T. Miller and Matt Rempe also scored for the Rangers, who won their second straight. Igor Shesterkin finished with 36 saves.

Alexander Romanov scored for the Islanders, who have lost four straight after winning eight of nine. Ilya Sorokin gave up five goals on 11 shots through two periods. Jakub Skarek came on to start the third period and stopped all seven shots he faced.

Rangers defensemen Adam Fox and K’Andre Miller left the game and did not return.

Brodzinski broke a 1-1 tie midway through the first period and then got his second of the night and sixth of the season ithe closing minute of the opening period to give the Rangers a 3-1 edge.

J.T. Miller, acquired from Vancouver last month, and Rempe tacked on goals in the second period to extend the Rangers lead to 5-1.

Vaakanainen opened the scoring 6:22 into the game but Romanov tied it for the Islanders 1:57 later.

Takeaways Rangers: The addition of Brennan Othmann to the fourth line might present coach Peter Laviolette an option to play 12 forwards consistently.

Islanders: The four-game losing streak might force Islanders president and general manager Lou Lamoriello to explore scenarios to sell off expiring assets such as Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri with the playoffs becoming more out of reach.

Key moment Brodzinski took advantage of Othmann's screen in the final minute of the first period to give the Rangers a 3-1 lead. Othmann, a 2021 first-round draft pick, made his season debut with Chris Kreider sidelined with an upper-body injury.

Key stat The Islanders fell to 8-11-1 against teams in the Metropolitan Division and 13-20-3 when allowing the first goal.

Up next Rangers host Toronto on Friday to open a four-game homestand, and Islanders visit Boston on Thursday.

Regular Season Series

NYR lead series 2-0

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 6:22 Urho Vaakanainen Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Reilly Smith (19)
Goal 1st Period 8:19 Alexander Romanov Goal (3) Snap Shot, assists: Anthony DeAngelo (5), Brock Nelson (20)
Goal 1st Period 12:39 Jonny Brodzinski Goal (5) Wrist Shot, assists: Braden Schneider (11), Urho Vaakanainen (7)
Goal 1st Period 19:12 Jonny Brodzinski Goal (6) Wrist Shot, assists: Adam Fox (43), Ryan Lindgren (16)
Goal 2nd Period 11:21 J.T. Miller Goal (14) Snap Shot, assists: Mika Zibanejad (28), Urho Vaakanainen (8)
Goal 2nd Period 16:30 Matt Rempe Goal (2) Tip-In, assists: Jonny Brodzinski (5), Ryan Lindgren (17)

Statistics

NYR NYI
19 Blocked Shots 12
47 Hits 33
7 Takeaways 0
18 Shots 37
0 Power Play Goals 0
1 Power Play Opportunities 1
0.0 Power Play Percentage 0.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
27 Faceoffs Won 27
50.0 Faceoff Win Percent 50.0
14 Giveaways 8
1 Total Penalties 1
2 Penalty Minutes 2
New York Islanders Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Anthony Duclair, LW Out Apr 3
New York Rangers Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Matt Rempe, C Out Apr 5
Arthur Kaliyev, RW Out Mar 18
Adam Edstrom, C Injured Reserve Feb 4

Game Information

UBS Arena
12:30 AM, Wed, Feb 26, 2025
Location: Elmont, NY
Attendance: 17,255 | Capacity:

2024-25 Metropolitan Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Washington 49 18 107 9
Carolina 46 25 96 4
New Jersey 41 29 89 7
NY Rangers 36 33 79 7
Columbus 34 31 77 9
NY Islanders 33 32 76 10
Pittsburgh 30 34 72 12
Philadelphia 31 36 71 9
Full Standings