New York Islanders vs New York Rangers Final Score, Oct. 6, 2026
New York Islanders5-4-2, 12 pts
New York Rangers7-5-1, 15 ptsThe New York Islanders vs New York Rangers final score on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026: the Rangers beat the Islanders 5-2. The Rangers led 1-0 after the first, and after the third it was Islanders 2, Rangers 5.
Islanders vs Rangers Score by Period
Goals in each period for both clubs, visitors first. The Total column is the final score.
Islanders vs Rangers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Rangers play at Madison Square Garden in New York.
| Matchup | New York Islanders at New York Rangers |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:30 PM ET |
| Status | Final |
| TV | ESPN |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Home team | New York Rangers (New York, United States) |
| Away team | New York Islanders |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
| Final score | Islanders 2, Rangers 5 |
Islanders vs Rangers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Islanders and the Rangers meet 4 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Rangers lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 6 | 0-1, 2-2, 0-2 | ESPN | Final | |
| Sun, Dec 20 | New York RangersNYRNew York IslandersNYI | MSG, MSG2 | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Feb 12 | New York IslandersNYINew York RangersNYR | MSG, MSGSN | Scheduled | |
| Thu, Feb 18 | New York RangersNYRNew York IslandersNYI | MSG, MSG2 | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Islanders and Rangers
The Islanders are 5-4-2, 5th in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points and a last-10 record of 5-3-2. The Rangers are 7-5-1, 2nd in the Metropolitan with 15 points and 5-4-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 5-4-2 | 12 | 4-1-1 | 1-3-1 | 32 | 29 | L1 | 5-3-2 | LOTWWOT | |
| 13 | 7-5-1 | 15 | 6-0-0 | 1-5-1 | 41 | 36 | L2 | 5-4-1 | LLWOTL |
Next Game for the Islanders and the Rangers
New York Islanders
The Islanders next play at Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on MSG2, Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | New York IslandersNYI Nashville PredatorsNSH | MSG2, Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
New York Rangers
The Rangers next play vs Los Angeles Kings on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on MSG.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 |  Los Angeles KingsLAK5New York RangersNYR2 | MSG | 3rd period |
FAQ About Islanders vs Rangers
Who won Islanders vs Rangers on Oct. 6, 2026?
The Rangers beat the Islanders 5-2. Final score: New York Islanders 2, New York Rangers 5.
What was the Islanders vs Rangers score by period?
The Rangers led 1-0 after the first, and after the third it was Islanders 2, Rangers 5.
Did Islanders vs Rangers go to overtime?
No. The game was decided in regulation.
Where is Islanders vs Rangers being played?
At Madison Square Garden in New York, home of the New York Rangers. The New York Islanders are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Islanders or the Rangers?
The Rangers. They are 7-5-1 with 15 points, against 5-4-2 and 12 points for the Islanders.
How many times do the Islanders and Rangers play in 2026-27?
4 times. 1 game has been played and the Rangers lead the season series 1-0.
Does Islanders vs Rangers count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
When do the Islanders and Rangers play again?
On Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, New York Rangers at UBS Arena in New York.
Updated Scores update every 120 seconds while games are live.