NEW YORK -- Scott Mayfield's first period goal gave New York a lead it would not relinquish Tuesday night, when the host Islanders continued to thrive against the rival New York Rangers at Barclays Center with a 4-2 win.
Jason Chimera scored later in the first period, Andrew Ladd scored in the second and John Tavares collected a power play goal in the third for the Islanders (10-10-5), who have won four of five (4-0-1) to climb out of last place in the Metropolitan Division.
Goalie Jaroslav Halak made 36 saves as the Islanders improved to 3-0-0 against the Rangers since moving to Barclays Center prior to last season
Jimmy Vesey and Marc Staal scored for the Rangers (17-9-1), who have alternated losses with wins in their last nine games.