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Early in the New Year and just past the midway point of the NHL season, the three teams in the New York area are in very different spots when it comes to goaltending, and that contrast could portend how things go the rest of the way with a tight playoff race shaping up in the Eastern Conference.

Whether it was calling out coach Sheldon Keefe for keeping Jacob Markstrom in net all game or thinking about a parade, Devils and Islanders fans had many reactions on social media to Tuesday's 9-0 game.

The injury to New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin may not be quite as bad if one medical expert's opinion rings true.

David Rittich made 27 saves for his ninth career shutout, and the Islanders beat the Rangers 2-0 on Saturday night.

They have eight wins in their past 10 games against the Islanders, and swept all four games in the season series a year ago. Their most recent visit to UBA Arena was a memorable one. The Rangers scored a season-high nine goals in a 9-2 victory over the Islanders on April 10.

A 104-year-old World War II veteran wowed the crowd at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York on Saturday, Dec. 27 with a rousing rendition of the national anthem.

The New York Rangers visit the New York Islanders after Taylor Raddysh scored two goals in the Rangers' 7-3 win against the Washington Capitals.

ELMONT, N.Y. – David Rittich made 27 saves for his second shutout of the season, and the New York Islanders won 2-0 against the New York Rangers at UBS Arena on Saturday.