Net up to $1,500 on Rangers vs. Islanders

The Rangers and Islanders play their first of two preseason games on Thursday night with six total NHL matchups on tap.

Puck drop is slated for 7:15 p.m. ET at MSG as the Rangers look to flesh out their bottom-six forward group and the Islanders begin their rebuild, showcasing 2025 No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer.

In the meantime, Philadelphia and Washington will lace up for a rare meeting in Hershey, Pa., home of the Capitals’ AHL affiliate.

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What our Post expert thinks about Rangers vs. Islanders

The Rangers may have missed the playoffs last season, but they swept the season series against the Islanders 4-0. In those games, the Rangers outscored the Isles 23-5.

Artemi Panarin led the Rangers with 89 points despite having his worst full-length season output.

The Islanders were led by Bo Horvat’s 57 points, but still ranked in the upper half of the NHL in expected goals rate at 5-on-5 play per Moneypuck.

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