SPECIAL TEAMS:
The Islanders went 1-for-3 on the power play.
The Islanders surrendered three power-play goals against the Rangers and finished the night 3-for-5 on the penalty kill. Coming into Saturday's contest, the Islanders had killed off 14-of-14 penalties.
GOALTENDING BATTLE:
Ilya Sorokin made 17 saves on 22 shots for the Islanders, while Alexandar Georgiev made 28 saves on 32 shots.
NOTEBOOK:
Andy Greene made his preseason debut and was paired with Scott Mayfield on defense… Anders Lee finished the night with three points (2G, 1A) and now has four points (3G, 1A) through two preseason games… Following his three-point (2G, 1A) outing against the Rangers, Mathew Barzal completed the preseason with five points (3G, 2A) through three games which ties him with Noah Dobson and Anthony Beauvillier for the scoring lead through the preseason… With the primary assist on Barzal's goal, Dobson earned his fifth point (1G, 4A) in three preseason games… Beauvillier's assist on Lee's PPG provided him with his fifth point (2G, 3A) in three preseason games… Rangers forward -- and former Islander -- Ryan Strome left the game after the second period and did not return.
HIGHLIGHT OF THE GAME:
Video: NYR@NYI: Barzal scores second goal to tie game late
IMAGE OF THE GAME:
NEXT GAME:
The Islanders' preseason slate has officially come to an end and their next game won't be until Oct. 14 where they will take on the Carolina Hurricanes in their season opener. To start the 2021-22 campaign, the Islanders will embark on a 13-game road trip before unveiling their brand-new home at UBS Arena on Nov. 20 against the Calgary Flames.