Rangers vs Islanders Picks and Prediction – 4/9/2024

The New York Rangers will take on the New York Islanders on Tuesday. The Rangers are 1st in the Metropolitan Division with a 53-21-4 record. New York is 8-2 over their last ten games and they are riding a three game win streak. The Rangers are 25-11-4 on the road this season. The Rangers are averaging 3.45 goals scored per game. Stay up to date with our expert's NHL Picks. 

Igor Shesterkin will make his 53rd start in net for the New York Rangers. Shesterkin is 34-16-2 on the season with three shutouts. Shesterkin has allowed 136 goals and carries a 2.64 goals against average. The NY Rangers are allowing an average of 2.77 goals against per game. 

The New York Islanders are fighting to remain in a playoff spot currently. The Islanders are 3rd in the Metropolitan Division with a 35-27-15 record. The Islanders are 6-4 over their last ten games and are riding a four game win streak. The Islanders are 18-10-10 on their home ice. 

Semyon Varlamov will protect the net for the New York Islanders. Varlamov is 11-8-4 on the season with three shutouts. Varlamov has allowed 64 goals and carries a 2.72 goals against average. The NY Islanders are allowing an average of 3.21 goals against per game.