Gjman2019
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Are The Islanders Better Than The Rangers ?
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6 points up with a game in hand. A +22 goal differential versus a negative one.
Rangers are better. But Islanders are definitely a pleasant surprise.
Rangers are better. But Islanders are definitely a pleasant surprise.
One team has won 14 more games than they lost and one team lost more than they won.
Rich Nixon
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Lights911
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Yet the Isles are only six back.
Jauffre
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Probably! Maybe, maybe not
Edit: Mod removed the full Departed quote... sad.
Edit: Mod removed the full Departed quote... sad.
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LOFIN
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We'll talk again when the Rangers are NOT leading the league. Could be next week, but not today.
Rangers are the #1 team in the league while Islanders are trash, so what kinda question is this?
The Islanders aren't trash.
They're second in the Metro with half their starting defense out.
Learn puck.
Zbynek
Jarry friggin sucks dude
2nd in the Metro means squat right now. It's an absolute toss-up between seeds 2-7.
SI90
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My isles got off to a poor start. The loser point kept them afloat. Aside from that horrendous 7-0 beating from the pens the isles were on a pretty good 15 or so game
Run where they were playing better. They’re doing this despite missing 3 of their regular and most experienced defenseman (Pelech Pulock Mayfield) so that’s been impressive.
Dobson has emerged as a true #1 caliber defenseman who is carrying the defense at both ends of the ice. Barzal and Horvat are playing like top end players and producing offense. Nelson continues to be a consistent goal scorer.
At times the defense has held Sorokin and Varly out to dry though.
Isles still the only team to beat the kings while they’re away.
All things considered Im ecstatic to be 2nd in the metro at this point.
With all that being said, the rags are the better team this year to this point. I wouldn’t say my isles are better than them. They’ve been really good.
However, in a series I think it could go either way.
Run where they were playing better. They’re doing this despite missing 3 of their regular and most experienced defenseman (Pelech Pulock Mayfield) so that’s been impressive.
Dobson has emerged as a true #1 caliber defenseman who is carrying the defense at both ends of the ice. Barzal and Horvat are playing like top end players and producing offense. Nelson continues to be a consistent goal scorer.
At times the defense has held Sorokin and Varly out to dry though.
Isles still the only team to beat the kings while they’re away.
All things considered Im ecstatic to be 2nd in the metro at this point.
With all that being said, the rags are the better team this year to this point. I wouldn’t say my isles are better than them. They’ve been really good.
However, in a series I think it could go either way.
Brooklyndevil
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No. They aren't. Not only did the Golden Knights just do it, but the Rangers beat them as well. Ironically, both of them did it in regulation as opposed to OT, which is the only reason the Islanders are as high up in the standings as they are.
The Islanders have 17 wins and 18 losses. By regulation, the have 13 wins, which ties them for 4th-6th in the division. They have 9 OTL, most in the NHL. They have the 11th fewest regulation wins in the league.
Every season it seems there is a team that will be the "loser point" (or whatever you want to call it) champion that by points looks way better than they are. Right now, that's the Islanders.
Not saying they are awful, but it's a VERY unfavorable comparison to be discussing them with the best of the NHL right now. Rangers are 1st in points and points percentage, and 3rd in regulation wins with multiple games in hand on #1 and #2.
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That has more to do with the NHL point system than any credit to the Islanders.
mm11
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Rangers looking good at this point. Lets see when expectations of playoff success hits. Could go either way in a series. The rangers pp is deadly and isles pk is a disaster with a mediocre sorokin and banged up defense at the moment . So there is my dime store answer.
Not right now definitely not.
Isles have been playing much better as of late though, 7-0 hammering from Pittsburgh aside.
Isles have been playing much better as of late though, 7-0 hammering from Pittsburgh aside.
SJinNewJersey
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I'll just say this from the get-go, I despise the Rags. However, they are the better team so far this year. Shesterkin isn't even playing all that well and they are still leading the division. Their 5 on 5 play isn't great, but the PP is outstanding.
As for the Isles, I really thought they were done with that losing streak earlier in the season. So, kudos to them for righting the ship. They too have an outstanding goalie and play a tight system. The loser points have really helped them out.
As for the Isles, I really thought they were done with that losing streak earlier in the season. So, kudos to them for righting the ship. They too have an outstanding goalie and play a tight system. The loser points have really helped them out.
FoxysExpensiveNYDigs
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The only thing the Piles are better at is collecting loser points. So if thats what you want to hang your hat on i guess thats your prerogative.
Devils Trap
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Lets talk again when the Islanders have won more games then they have lost this season
If hfboards has taught me anything as a Leafs fan, then yes, only playoffs matter.
But in reality, no.
But in reality, no.
Riseonfire
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No, one team has won more mini games after the hockey game.
It’s 2023 and people STILL don’t know how the point system works and say “loser point” and the like. It’s crazy.
