The battle between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders for claiming the title of the best hockey team in the state is once again neck and neck thanks to upgrades to the Rangers’ roster though the Buffalo Sabres are off to an unexpectedly hot start.
It’s been an exciting time for New York hockey fans with promising indicators from the two city-based organizations. Last season, the Islanders were a surprise addition to the mix of usual playoff contenders. Despite the shocking twist of losing their captain, John Tavares, to his hometown team in the 2018 Free Agency frenzy, the Islanders had reached the postseason after two seasons of missing it prior.