Snapshots from the New York Islanders optional morning skate on Tuesday, Feb. 25 ahead of their matchup against the New York Rangers. Photos by Kathryn Howell/New York Islanders.

Islanders vs. Stars will air locally on MSG, and can be streamed on ESPN+. Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Both the Rangers (28-25-4, 60 points) and Islanders (25-24-7, 57 points) are fighting for Wild Card spots in the Eastern conference.

The New York Rangers visit the New York Islanders after Jonathan Tanner Miller scored two goals in the Rangers' 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The New York Islanders are hosting the New York Rangers at UBS Arena for the first time this season, when the crosstown rivals drop the puck on Tuesday night. The Islanders are coming off a 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday in their first game back from the break.

Igor Shesterkin and Ilya Sorokin both hold plenty of name value, but their performances have not been up to snuff of late. Our NHL betting picks expect J.T. Miller to be one of many forwards getting in on the scoring as the game goes Over the total.

The New York Rangers picked up a 5-1 win over the New York Islanders last night. With the win, they now sit two points back of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Seth Jones has already said he's open to waiving his no-movement clause to be traded to a contender, according to a report in The Athletic on Friday. The Blackhawks defenseman has four years remaining on a contract that carries a $9.5 million AAV.

The Islanders made their debut in the building in Elmont at Belmont Park on Nov. 19, 2021, about six weeks into the 2021-22 season. The Rangers made their first visit to the shiny, new place called UBS five days later.