Mats Zuccarelloregistered the game-winning goal and posted a plus-one rating in 20:11 of ice time. He was selected as the game's First Star. Zuccarello's goal was also his 331st career point as a Ranger, and he passed Alexei Kovalev for sole possession of 31st place on the franchise's all-time points list. He has registered a point in two of the last three games (one goal, one assist), and he has also recorded six points (two goals, four assists) in the last 14 games.
Filip Chytiltallied a goal, recorded three shots on goal, and posted a plus-one rating. He was selected as the game's Second Star. As of the conclusion of today's game, Chytil ranks fourth among NHL players 19 years old or younger in goals (seven) and ranks sixth among NHL players 19 years old or younger in points (15) this season. He has tallied a point in each of the last two games (one goal, one assist) and in 12 of the last 26 games (seven goals, five assists). Chytil also recorded a point in all of the Rangers' four games against the Islanders in 2018-19, including a goal in three of the four games (three goals, one assist in the four contests). Chytil has tallied eight goals in his NHL career (one in 2017-18 and seven in 2018-19). According to NHL Stats & Information, Chytil's eight career goals are tied for the fifth-most by a teenager in franchise history, and he is one of seven players who have recorded eight or more goals with the Rangers as a teenager in franchise history (Mike Allison, Alexei Kovalev, Michael Del Zotto, Don Murdoch, Manny Malhotra, and Chris Kontos).
Alexandar Georgievmade 24 saves and earned his sixth win of the 2018-19 season. He has allowed two goals or fewer in eight of his 15 NHL appearances this season. In three career appearances against the Islanders (two starts), Georgiev has posted a 2-1-0 record, along with a 0.87 GAA, a .967 SV% (58 saves on 60 shots), and 1 SO.
