Rangers look for historic win against Islanders in last game at Coliseum (NYR at NYR 7PM)
Nash chased by Hamonic (Getty)
The last ever game between the Rangers and Islanders is set to be played tonight at the Nassau Coliseum. It will be a fitting ending to the old barn in Uniondale as both teams are extremely competitive and fighting for the top spot in the Metro Division.
GAME 65: NEW YORK RANGERS v. NEW YORK ISLANDERS, Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY, 7:00PM
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COACH’S SCRUM
NOTES
Isles update>. Leddy iffy after last night, tho. Follow Stephen for #Isles RT @StephenCLorenzo: Capuano: Okposo playing #Isles
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) March 10, 2015
No #NYR morning skate on Long Island today..AV meets media at 5:00..he already said Glass is in for Sheppard..final tilt at the Coliseum — Jim Cerny (@JimCerny) March 10, 2015
Asked Talbot if he could give me edited version of stuff yelled at him when he sits in tunnel at Coliseum as backup. Not possible, he said.
— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) March 9, 2015
Several players talking about Nassau Coliseum memories today, natch. Marc Staal said he’s sad to see building close to the NHL. — Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) March 9, 2015
SEASON SERIES
Via Blueshirts United: Tonight’s game is the fifth and final meeting between the Rangers and Islanders this season, and the third meeting between the two teams at Nassau Coliseum. The Rangers have posted a 1-3-0 record (0-2-0 at home, 1-1-0 on the road) against the Islanders, following a 6-5 win on Feb. 16 at Nassau Coliseum. Chris Kreider, Martin St. Louis, and Derek Stepan have all tallied three points (one goal, two assists) in the season series, while Ryan McDonagh and Rick Nash are tied for the team lead with two goals against the Islanders. Derick Brassard and Kevin Klein have each recorded two points (one goal, one assist) in the season series.
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