The New York Islanders have two wins on the season while the New York Rangers are yet to win, but that hasn't stopped those who like taking money from silly people with disposable income from setting the Rangers as favorites. The Islanders will be playing at 'home' in front of a 'home crowd', but the building should essentially be MSG East.
Islanders Vs. Rangers Preview: Game Time, TV Coverage And More
The New York Rangers and New York Islanders renew their rivalry on Long Island on Saturday night
However, the Rangers did lose two out of the three games that they played on Long Island last season, and that was an inferior Islanders team to the one the Rangers will face on Saturday. Goalie Al Montoya is off to a terrific start, as are forwards John Tavares and P.A. Parenteau. The Rangers have some attacking talent of their own, but they'll have to play much better than they did during their European adventure. Brad Richards was fairly invisible other than his one brilliant goal, while Marion Gaborik is yet to produce.
Game Date/Time: Saturday, October 15, 7:00 P.M. ET
Venue: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, New York
TV: MSG (New York - Rangers broadcast), MSG+ (New York - Islanders broadcast)
Odds: Rangers -120 to win, Islanders +100 to win, Rangers favored by 1 1/2 goals
For more on the two teams, check out Rangers blog Blueshirt Banter and Islanders blog Lighthouse Hockey. For more on the action around the league and all of the latest news, head over to SB Nation NHL.
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