"The New York Islanders return from the NHL's holiday break with a rivalry matchup, hosting the New York Rangers on Saturday night at UBS Arena. The Islanders entered the break on a positive note, snapping a three-game skid with a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Defenseman Adam Pelech scored the go-ahead goal with 1:15 remaining, while Simon Holmstrom tied the game earlier in the second period."
"The Rangers also closed out the pre-break schedule with momentum, rallying past Washington with five unanswered goals in the third period. Taylor Raddysh, Vincent Trocheck, Will Cuylle, Artemi Panarin and Alexis Lafrenière all contributed as New York erased a one-goal deficit in the final period. Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots in the win. The Islanders will again be without starting goaltender Ilya Sorokin, who was placed on injured reserve Saturday morning with a lower-body injury retroactive to Dec. 20."
"There was encouraging news up front for the Islanders, as Bo Horvat skated in a regular jersey at morning practice, signaling a possible return after missing four games with a lower-body injury. Horvat leads the Islanders with 19 goals and 31 points. With Horvat returning, Anthony Duclair is a healthy scratch along with Max Tysplakov and Adam Boqvist. Long Island native Marshall Warren stays in the lineup for his first Isles-Rangers game."
The New York Islanders resume play at UBS Arena against the New York Rangers following the NHL holiday break. The Islanders ended a three-game skid with a 2-1 win over New Jersey, with Adam Pelech scoring the go-ahead goal and David Rittich making 31 saves for his eighth win. The Rangers carried momentum after rallying past Washington with five third-period goals and a 29-save performance from Igor Shesterkin. Ilya Sorokin was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 20, making Rittich the expected starter. Bo Horvat skated in a regular jersey and may return after missing four games, prompting lineup changes including Anthony Duclair as a healthy scratch. Face-off is set for 6:00 PM.
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