Overview

• The New York Rangers routed the Flyers 6-1, marking their 10th consecutive game earning points and moving closer to an Eastern Conference playoff spot.
• Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves and improved to 6-0-1 in his last seven starts, allowing two or fewer goals in five of those games.
• The Islanders defeated the Flyers 3-1 with late first-period goals from Anthony Duclair and Bo Horvat, extending their own winning streak to three games.
• Philadelphia's struggles in back-to-back games continued as they dropped to 1-7-1 in the second game of such sets this season.
• The Rangers and Islanders both demonstrated improved defensive play, with the Rangers' blue line contributing three goals and the Islanders holding the Flyers to one goal in their matchup.