Alexis Lafrenière scores hat trick as Rangers defeat Islanders 5-2
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Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Alexis Lafrenière scored a hat trick, including two empty-net goals, in the New York Rangers' 5-2 victory against the New York Islanders on October 6. The Rangers' win marks their fourth consecutive victory, improving their record after an initial shutout loss to Boston. Oliver Bjorkstrand added two goals, and Mika Zibanejad contributed three assists. The Islanders' Bo Horvat and Calum Ritchie each scored in the loss, while Semyon Varlamov returned to play after a lengthy absence. Next, the Islanders will host the Chicago Blackhawks on October 9, while the Rangers will visit the Washington Capitals on October 8.
- •Rangers extend winning streak to four games.
- •Lafrenière records hat trick and one assist.
- •Islanders' Varlamov returns after 676 days injured.
- •Bjorkstrand scores twice in Rangers' victory.
- •Rangers will face the Capitals next.
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Lafreniere’s hat trick, Bjorkstrand’s pair carry Rangers past Islanders 5-2
- 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Alexis Lafrenière has a hat trick as the Rangers beat the Islanders for their 4th win in a row
"NEW YORK (AP) — Alexis Lafrenière recorded a hat trick, with two goals into an empty net, and had an assist as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four by defeating the crosstown rival Islanders 5-2 on Tuesday night.The Rangers are unbeaten since getting shut out in their opener a week ago at Boston.
"The New York Rangers need goals from Alexis Lafreniere if they are to have any hopes of making the playoffs. […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 2:58 AMLafreniere’s hat trick, Bjorkstrand’s pair carry Rangers past Islanders 5-2
The New York Rangers need goals from Alexis Lafreniere if they are to have any hopes of making the playoffs. […]
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 2:26 AMAlexis Lafrenière has a hat trick as the Rangers beat the Islanders for their 4th win in a row
NEW YORK (AP) — Alexis Lafrenière recorded a hat trick, with two goals into an empty net, and had an assist as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four by defeating the crosstown rival Islanders 5-2 on Tuesday night.The Rangers are unbeaten since getting shut out in their opener a week ago at Boston.
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