New York Rangers vs New York Islanders prediction, Picks and Prediction, Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Use Code WWWC The New York Rangers face the New York Islanders with both teams on opposite ends of the Eastern Conference. The Rangers are 22-25-6 and with only two wins in their last 10 games, they sit in last place in the Eastern Conference. The Islanders are 28-19-5 and sit in third place in the Metropolitan Division. Who will win this game? Check out our Rangers vs Islanders prediction!
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New York has been let down by awful offense
The Rangers are having a season to forget with their offense letting them down, scoring only 2.66 goals per game with only five goals in the last two games. Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad have scored 40 goals and 66 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only six skaters have nine goals or more and opponents can eliminate the hapless offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has also disappointed, allowing 3.11 goals per game, including 15 goals in the last four games. Vladislav Gavrikov and William Borgen have combined for 4.1 defensive point shares but the rest of the unti has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. Additionally, goaltender Jonathan Quick has struggled in his latest starts, allowing 22 goals in the last five.
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Key injury report for Rangers
- Igor Shesterkin is on injured reserve. Is the starting goaltender.
- Adam Fox (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve. He had four goals and 24 assists and was a key part of the defense.
Islanders are led by a great defense
The Islanders are having a great season despite their offense struggling, scoring only 2.81 goals per game. Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat have scored 33 goals and 43 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only eight skaters have eight goals or more and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has carried them, allowing only 2.71 goals per game with a shutout in their latest game. Matthew Schaefer and Adam Pelech have combined for 7.2 defensive point shares while Tony DeAngelo and Scott Mayfield have combined for 4.7 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Ilya Sorokin has stepped up in his latest starts, allowing only six goals in his last four starts.
Key injury report for Islanders
- Kyle Palmieri (torn ACL) is out for the season. Had six goals and 12 assists this season.
- Ryan Pulock is day-to-day. Is a key part of the defense.
Rangers vs Islanders Pick
Money Line Pick For Rangers vs Islanders
- Islanders (-145) (4 units)
The Islanders are having a great season and I see them taking over this one on both ends of the ice. The Islanders should pile on the goals against the Rangers, who have allowed 15 goals in their last four games, with Bo Horvat, Mathew Barzal, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Islanders, who allow only 2.71 goals per game, should limit the Rangers offense, which averages only 2.66 goals per game, with Matthew Schaefer, Adam Pelech, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Ilya Sorokin to make plenty of big saves. The Islanders should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Islanders money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Rangers vs Islanders
- Under 6 (5 Units)
Both teams have struggled on offense, and I see this game being a low-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Rangers should limit the Islanders offense, which averages only 2.81 goals per game, with Vladislav Gavrikov, William Borgen, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Jonathan Quick to make plenty of big saves. The Islanders look to build off a shutout and eliminate a Rangers offense that only five goals in the last two games, with Matthew Schaefer, Adam Pelech, Scott Mayfield, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in all three zones while goaltender Ilya Sorokin blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.
Take the Under on 6 goals.
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