HITTING MACHINE - The Blueshirts were credited with 20 hits in tonight's contest, as six different skaters recorded two or more hits in the game.
HOT AT THE DOT- New York won 27 of 51 faceoffs (52.9%) in tonight's game.
SECOND HELPING - The Rangers outscored the Islanders, 2-1, in the second period of tonight's game and have outscored their opponents, 41-21, in the second period this season.
Blueshirt Breakdown
Marc Staaltallied a goal, recorded two shots on goal, and posted a plus-two rating in 18:47 of ice time. He has registered a goal in two of the last three games (two goals), and he is tied for first among Rangers defensemen in goals this season (three). Two of Staal's last three goals on the road have been scored at Barclays Center (tonight and Jan. 14, 2016). Staal skated in his 644th career game with the Rangers in tonight's contest, tying Rod Seiling for 18th place on the franchise's all-time games played list. In addition, Staal tied Seiling for the eighth-most games played by a Rangers defenseman in franchise history.
Jimmy Vesey registered a goal and recorded four shots on goal. As of the conclusion of tonight's game, he ranks third among NHL rookies in goals this season (nine), trailing only Patrik Laine and Auston Matthews. Vesey has registered a point in four of the last six games (two goals, two assists), including three of the last four contests (two goals, one assist).
Rick Nash tallied an assist and registered five shots on goal in the contest. Nash has recorded a point in three of the last four games, tallying four points (two goals, two assists) over the span. Nash has also registered seven points (four goals, three assists) in the last eight contests.
J.T. Millerregistered an assist, tied for the game-high with four hits, and posted a plus-one rating while skating in a single-game career-high 21:42 of ice time. Miller leads the Rangers in points (20) and games with a point (15) this season.
Chris Kreidernotched an assist, registered four shots on goal, was credited with two hits, and posted a plus-one rating while skating in 20:17 of ice time. He extended his point streak to three games (two goals, two assists). Kreider has recorded a point in 12 of 21 games he has played this season, including an assist in 10 different contests.
Marek Hrivik registered two shots on goal and was credited with one blocked shot while making his season debut with the Rangers in tonight's contest.
