Rangers overpower Islanders 6-1 in final preseason game
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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

The New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders 6-1 in their final preseason game on September 25, 2026, at UBS Arena. Six different Rangers scored in the contest, with Mika Zibanejad, J.T. Miller, and Pavel Dorofeyev each contributing to the offensive effort. Igor Shesterkin made 15 saves, allowing only a late goal to Pierre Engvall. The performance showcased the Rangers’ offensive depth ahead of their regular-season opener against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. Coach Mike Sullivan will finalize the roster ahead of the 23-man limit deadline on Monday.
- •The Rangers scored six goals on 27 shots.
- •Adam Fox registered three assists in the game.
- •Rangers finished the preseason with a 2-2-0 record.
- •Power play unit scored two goals on four attempts.
- •Shesterkin ended the preseason with a.917 save percentage.
- 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — Key takeaways after Rangers finish preseason by routing Islanders 6-1
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers coast to 6-1 win over Islanders in final preseason tuneup
"New York Rangers coach Mike Sullivan couldn’t have had much to complain about after his varsity wrapped up the preseason […]
"The New York Rangers made it look easy Friday night. Dressing a full NHL lineup for their preseason finale, the […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 4:24 AMKey takeaways after Rangers finish preseason by routing Islanders 6-1
New York Rangers coach Mike Sullivan couldn’t have had much to complain about after his varsity wrapped up the preseason […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 3:30 AMRangers coast to 6-1 win over Islanders in final preseason tuneup
The New York Rangers made it look easy Friday night. Dressing a full NHL lineup for their preseason finale, the […]
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