Fans heading to UBS Arena — or settling in at home — will want to tune in early for Saturday night’s Islanders–Rangers showdown. The rivalry always delivers once the puck drops, but this time, an unforgettable moment is scheduled to come before the opening faceoff.
The Islanders and Rangers will meet in each team's first game after the holiday break, with the Metro standings extremely close. Yet the spotlight will be on Floral Park native Dominick Critelli, a 104-year-old World War II veteran who will perform the national anthem live on his saxophone.