Games / NHL / Dec 20, 2026

New York Rangers vs New York Islanders: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Rangers (10-8-1) visit the New York Islanders (7-6-4) on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at UBS Arena, Elmont, NY. TV: MSG, MSG2. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New York Islanders vs New York Rangers.

NHLSunday, December 20, 2026

New York Rangers10-8-1

7:00 PM ETDec 20, 2026

New York Islanders7-6-4

DateDec 20, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueUBS Arena, Elmont, NY

TVMSG, MSG2

Team comparison

New York RangersNew York Islanders

Goals per game

2.9

Goals allowed per game

2.9

3.1

10-8-1Record7-6-4

3rd in Metropolitan DivisionStanding5th in Metropolitan Division

2-7Road record / home record4-5

LWWWLLast 5LLLLW

L1StreakL4

Team stats

New York RangersNew York Islanders

Goals Against Average

2.90

2.94

Shots Against per Game

26.2

29.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

89.7

86.7

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.95

2.82

Shots per Game

25.7

25.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.9

15.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

186

232

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Rangers

Alberts Smits D · Upper Body

Out

Sean Durzi D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Igor Shesterkin G · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Joe Veleno C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Aidan Thompson C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

New York Islanders

Matias Maccelli LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Mathew Barzal C · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ryan Pulock D · Upper Body

Out

Calum Ritchie C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Alexander Romanov D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Recent form

New York RangersLWWWL

Nov 9, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 1-3

Nov 7, 2026 · at Seattle KrakenW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersW 3-2

Nov 3, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 1-4

New York IslandersLLLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at San Jose SharksL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 4-5

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Carolina HurricanesL 3-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 0-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3

Season series

NYR lead series 1-0

Feb 18, 2027NYR 0, NYI 0

Feb 12, 2027NYI 0, NYR 0

Dec 20, 2026NYR 0, NYI 0

Oct 6, 2026NYI 2, NYR 5

Team pages

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Rangers vs New York Islanders?

The game is on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at UBS Arena, Elmont, NY.

How can I watch New York Rangers vs New York Islanders?

TV: MSG, MSG2.

What are the records of the New York Rangers and New York Islanders?

New York Rangers: 10-8-1. New York Islanders: 7-6-4.

Who is injured for New York Rangers vs New York Islanders?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Rangers: Alberts Smits, Sean Durzi, Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno. New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Calum Ritchie. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Rangers vs New York Islanders played?

UBS Arena, Elmont, NY.

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