Carson Soucy scored in his second game with the Islanders, defeating the Rangers 2-1 at Madison Square Garden, just 72 hours after being traded from them. Rookie Matthew Schaefer netted his 14th goal, breaking a tie with Bobby Orr for the second-most goals by an 18-year-old defenseman in NHL history. Ilya Sorokin recorded 18 saves, while the Rangers’ struggles continued amid injuries to Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox. The Islanders, aiming for a playoff spot, extended their winning streak to three games.
