For the first time this season, the Rangers and Islanders are set to square off this season. They will also meet on Thursday and then again next Tuesday. Seems odd to have one of the best rivalries meet in January for the first time and then basically have the season series over with by the following week. But what do I know?
The Isles are good – they get good goaltending and great coaching from Barry Trotz. This team is headed to the playoffs barring a significant collapse. The Blueshirts have been playing better of late, but St.