Overview
- Anders Lee scored 58 seconds into the game to give the Islanders an early lead at UBS Arena.
- David Rittich made 27 saves and denied a third-period penalty shot by Carson Soucy to preserve the clean sheet.
- The Rangers came up empty on multiple power plays, including a late 6-on-4 with Igor Shesterkin pulled.
- It was the Rangers’ eighth scoreless game of the season, highlighting ongoing offensive struggles players have lamented.
- Rittich has allowed just three goals across three straight starts in Sorokin’s absence.