Rangers play the Islanders in division play

New York Islanders (4-5-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (7-2-1, in the Metropolitan Division)

New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Metropolitan Division opponents meet when the New York Rangers play the New York Islanders.

New York is 7-2-1 overall with a 1-1-0 record against the Metropolitan Division. The Rangers have allowed 22 goals while scoring 39 for a +17 scoring differential.

New York is 1-1-0 against the Metropolitan Division and 4-5-2 overall. The Islanders have a -7 scoring differential, with 25 total goals scored and 32 given up.

Sunday's game is the first time these teams match up this season.

INJURIES: Rangers: None listed.

Islanders: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.