The Islanders allowed two goals to fourth-liner Jonny Brodzinski and another to his linemate Matt Rempe as the Rangers scored five goals on their first 10 shots through two periods. The Rangers wound up humiliating the hosts 5-1 on Tuesday night at UBS Arena.

It only made sense that in a crossroads game the New York Islanders would skate against their cross-town rival New York Rangers.

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