Matthew Schaefer and Mika Zibanejad will be leading the charge for the New York Islanders and New York Rangers, respectively, when the two teams clash on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at UBS Arena, with the puck dropping at 7 p.m. ET. Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Islanders-Rangers game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Islanders vs. Rangers Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islanders | -1.5 | 170 | -205 | 5.5 | -130 | 110 | -148 | +124 |
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Islanders vs. Rangers Prediction
ATS Pick: Islanders (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: Islanders 4 - Rangers 2
Islanders vs. Rangers Betting Insights
- In 25 games this season, the Islanders and their opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
- The Rangers' games this season have finished with more than 5.5 goals 24 of 53 times.
- These two teams average a combined 5.5 goals per game, 0.0 fewer than this game's total.
- Combined, these teams surrender 5.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this game's over/under.
- In terms of goals scored, the Islanders are 23rd in the league, and the Rangers rank 26th.
- This game features the league's 21st-ranked (Rangers) and fourth-ranked (Islanders) teams in terms of defense.
Islanders Stats
- The Islanders' 146 total goals (2.8 per game) make them the 23rd-ranked scoring team in the league.
- The Islanders have conceded 141 total goals (2.7 per game), ranking fourth in NHL play for the fewest goals against.
- Their +5 goal differential ranks 14th in the league.
- The 25 power-play goals the Islanders have put up this season (on 157 power-play chances) rank 25th in the NHL.
- The Islanders' 15.92% power-play conversion rate ranks 27th in the league.
- The seven shorthanded goals the Islanders have scored this season are an NHL high.
Islanders Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | 51 | 12 | 31 | 43 | 59 | 27 | 40% |
| Matthew Schaefer | 52 | 13 | 21 | 34 | 65 | 26 | - |
| Bo Horvat | 38 | 21 | 12 | 33 | 45 | 9 | 57.9% |
| Anders Lee | 52 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 26 | 9 | 53.6% |
| Anthony Duclair | 49 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 20 | 5 | 44.4% |
Rangers Stats
- With 141 goals (2.7 per game), the Rangers have the NHL's 26th-ranked offense.
- The Rangers' total of 165 goals allowed (3.1 per game) is 21st in the league.
- Their -24 goal differential is 27th in the league.
- With 29 power-play goals (on 131 chances), the Rangers are 18th in the NHL.
- The Rangers score on 22.14% of their power plays, No. 11 in the NHL.
- In terms of shorthanded goals, the Rangers have three.
Rangers Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 52 | 19 | 38 | 57 | 69 | 15 | 100% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 52 | 21 | 28 | 49 | 70 | 21 | 52.1% |
| Jonathan Tanner Miller | 44 | 14 | 19 | 33 | 48 | 8 | 61% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 39 | 11 | 22 | 33 | 49 | 14 | 56.7% |
| Alexis Lafreniere | 53 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 29 | 13 | 25% |
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