New York Islanders at New York Rangers 4/1/22 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The New York Rangers head back home on Friday and will host the New York Islanders. The Rangers beat Detroit 5-4 in overtime on Wednesday. Artemi Panarin led the charge in the win with a goal and two assists. The Rangers have won eight of their last ten games. 

The New York Rangers are 2nd in the Metropolitan Division with a 44-19-5 record. The Rangers are riding a four game win streak into Friday's game. Igor Shesterkin will make the start in goal for the NYR. Shesterkin is 32-9-3 on the season with three shutouts. 

The New York Islanders host Columbus on Thursday before heading to Madison Square Garden for Friday's game. The Islanders beat Columbus 4-3 on Tuesday. Brock Nelson led the team in the win with a goal and an assist. The Islanders have won six of their last ten games. 

Ilya Sorokin will make his 44th start in net for the Islanders. Sorokin is 22-14-7 on the season with six shutouts. Sorokin has allowed 97 goals and carries a 2.30 goals against average.