Snapshots from the New York Islanders' 5-0 win over the New York Rangers on November 8th, 2025. Photo credit: Dennis DaSilva /New York Islanders.

New York earned a 4-1 road victory over the Detroit Red Wings its last time out on Nov. 7. New York played at home in its last game on Nov. 7, and lost 5-2 against the Minnesota Wild. As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest with everything you need to know before Saturday's game.

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NEW YORK -- Bo Horvat scored twice, Ilya Sorokin made 33 saves and the New York Islanders delivered the New York Rangers their franchise-worst seventh consecutive home loss to start the season, 5-0 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.

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The Detroit Red Wings (9-5, fifth in the Eastern Conference) host the New York Rangers (6-6-2, 15th) in conference play on Friday at 7 p.m. ET. Detroit's last game was a 1-0 road loss against the Vegas Golden Knights on Nov. 4.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers play the New York Islanders looking to stop a six-game home losing streak. New York is 7-6-2 overall and 1-3-0 against the Metropolitan Division. The Rangers have scored and allowed 35 goals this season for an even scoring differential.