New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders: How to watch, TV channel, streaming, start time and stats

An intrastate battle occurs on Tuesday night in the NHL as the New York Islanders host the New York Rangers on Long Island.

While the Islanders have been playing to expectations - they're currently sixth in the Metropolitan Division with a 25-24-7 record - the Rangers are right there with them, just three points ahead of their fellow New York City-area rivals despite entering the season among the Stanley Cup favorites.

How to watch New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders, TV channel and streaming

New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders will be broadcast locally on MSGSN, which is available via cable TV and live TV streaming apps for people in the greater New York area.

Fans outside the New York market can stream the game with ESPN+.

New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders start time, date and venue

New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET/6:30 PM CT on Tuesday, September 25th from UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.

New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders stats

• The New York Islanders are 27th out of 32 NHL teams in goals scored with 153, but they're 13th in goals against with 165.
• The New York Rangers are 14th in goals scored (141) and are 21st in goals against (179).
• Islanders leading goalscorer and joint-leading point-scorer Anders Lee has 23 goals and 18 assists for 41 points, and he has a +15 plus/minus rating.
• Rangers leading goalscorer and point-scorer Artemi Panarin has 23 goals and 36 assists for 59 points, but he has a -9 plus/minus.
• Bo Horvat, the Islanders' co-leading point scorer, has 19 goals and 22 assists for 41 points with a +10 plus/minus.
• Adam Fox, the Rangers' top defenseman, is the second-leading point-scorer on the team with 47 points (five goals, 42 assists), and he has the best plus/minus on the team at +5.

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