On February 25, 2025, the New York Rangers achieved an impressive 5-1 victory over the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. This result marked the Rangers' sixth win in their last seven meetings against their cross-town rivals, further deepening the Islanders' struggles in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Key players included Jonny Brodzinski, who scored two goals and had an assist, and defenseman Urho Vaakanainen, who contributed a goal and two assists. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin shone with 35 saves, outplaying Isles goalie Ilya Sorokin, who was pulled after giving up five goals on just 11 shots in two periods.
We did a great job, Shesterkin said. A lot of huge blocked shots. The Rangers took just five shots in the first period, but three of them beat Sorokin, who appeared hapless against long-distance shots through traffic.
The Rangers have won six of their last seven meetings with the Islanders, and with it, buried the Elmonters further down the Eastern Conference standing.
Jonny Brodzinski scored twice with one assist and defenseman Urho Vaakanainen recorded three points (1G, 2A) while goaltender Igor Shesterkin outclassed his best friend in Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin.
The top two make the playoffs. The Blueshirts' second-straight win keeps them in touching distance (29-25-4, 62 points) of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference while the Islanders (25-25-7, 57 points) sink to eighth in the Wild Card standings.
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