nhl Game Recap
New York Falls 5-3 to Rangers - Recap
The Rangers beat New York 5-3 on Thursday, earning a victory backstopped by Igor Shesterkin's 15 saves.
Bettors who backed the Rangers were rewarded as -154 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Kaapo Kakko, Vincent Trocheck, Artemi Panarin, Barclay Goodrow, and Julien Gauthier each scored for the Rangers in the victory. Panarin opened the scoring for New York.
Igor Shesterkin turned in a 15-save effort for the Rangers.
New York got goals from Alexander Romanov, Mathew Barzal, and Anders Lee in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 of 33 shots for the Islanders, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
New York scored 1 times on 6 chances on the power play, while New York went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
New York outshot New York 34-18 in the game.
New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Capitals. The Islanders will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Florida.