Our Islanders vs. Rangers predictions are expecting lots of assist opportunities for Mathew Barzal. Free NHL picks for Thursday, January 29, 2026.

The New York Islanders have already made a few trades this season, and it doesn't look like they're done ahead of the March 6 deadline.

Pulock (upper body) was named a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Rangers, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

The other reason is the Olympic break itself – Feb. 6-24 – which Darche hopes will allow Palat and Soucy to settle in and acclimate to the Islanders. There will be some additional practice time before the Islanders resume play on Feb. 26, a luxury not usually afforded to mid-season acquisitions.

New York goaltender Ilya Sorokin came into the game leading the NHL in shutouts with five. He made it six against a Philadelphia outfit that couldn’t sustain any pressure from good shooting angles. It marked the first time the Flyers have been shut out at home this season.

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The New York Islanders have returned home after a seven-game road trip and host the Buffalo Sabres in a Saturday matinee contest. The Islanders fell 4-1 to the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night and ended the seven-game road trip 3-3-1.