Islanders Player To Watch In Rivalry Game Against Rangers
Are you ready for a heated matchup at UBS Arena?
The New York Islanders and New York Rangers haven’t played each other since Nov. 3, a 5-2 win for the club’s cross-town rivals.
Things were different back then.
The Rangers were flying high while the Islanders were still struggling to find their way.
Flash-forward to now, and both teams are in dire need of points. The Rangers are two points back of a wild-card spot, while the Islanders are five points back.
Regardless of team record, these games between these two are always exciting.
The team that sets the tone early wil likely be the team that comes away victorious, which is why my Islanders player to watch is fourth-line right winger Marc Gatcomb.
Here’s why.