NEW YORK ISLANDERS (30-15-5) VS. NEW YORK RANGERS (26-19-6)
7 P.M. | NASSAU COLISEUM
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The New York Islanders and New York Rangers are set to clash in the eighth and final regular season meeting between the crosstown rivals. Through seven previous meetings, the Islanders are 5-2-0 while the Rangers are 2-4-1.
The stakes are high in the final matchup as the Islanders could punch their ticket to the postseason with a regulation victory. Following the Islanders' 4-0 shutout over the Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night, their magic number to clinch a playoff spot dropped down from eight to four. Both Washington and Pittsburgh advanced to the postseason on Thursday night following the Penguins' 5-4 OT win.
Game Preview: Islanders vs. Rangers
The Islanders can clinch a playoff berth with a regulation win over the Rangers on Saturday night
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NYI 4 Vs NYR 0: Barry Trotz