Islanders hold off Rangers, gain in Eastern playoff race
Varlamov makes 32 saves for New York, which has won 5 straight
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Varlamov makes 32 saves for New York, which has won 5 straight
Through all the ups and downs of their playoff push, the Islanders are forging an identity.
The Rangers coach was as furious as he’s been in any postgame press conference this season after his team's 4-2 loss to the Islanders.
Bo Horvat had a goal and an assist, Noah Dobson added two assists and the New York Islanders used a three-goal first period to propel them to a 4-2 win against the Eastern-Conference leading New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Semyon Varlamov finished with 32 saves, Mike Reilly, Kyle Palmieri and Anders Lee also scored goals and the Islanders extended their winning streak to five games, inching closer to a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Peter Laviollette was angry and emotional after NY Rangers loss to the NY Islanders