The New York Islanders secured a dominant 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, marking their sixth consecutive win. Ilya Sorokin stood out with 23 saves, achieving his third shutout of the season and his 21st career shutout overall. Marc Gatcomb netted his first NHL goal, while Simon Holmstrom and Kyle Palmieri contributed with goals of their own. The Islanders' strong performance has them just three points away from a wild-card playoff spot, demonstrating a resurgence in their defense and goaltending with just four goals allowed in five games.

Conversely, the Flyers struggled offensively, being shut out for the second game in a row. Rookie Matvei Michkov faced a frustrating night, having a potential power-play goal overturned due to goaltender interference, which led to a heated exchange with head coach John Tortorella. As the Islanders travel to Tampa Bay next, the Flyers will attempt to break their scoring drought against Colorado.

On a dominant Thursday night, the New York Rangers showcased their offensive prowess, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1. K’Andre Miller led the charge with a goal and an assist, while Igor Shesterkin was stellar in net with 35 saves. Braden Schneider opened the scoring for the Rangers, followed by Adam Edstrom and Miller, further solidifying their hold on the game. Filip Chytil, Adam Fox, and Reilly Smith also found the back of the net, making it a comprehensive victory for New York. The Rangers are now 8-1-3 since January 2, a stark contrast to their struggles in December. Owen Tippett’s early goal for Philadelphia was not enough to spark a comeback, and the Flyers’ three-game winning streak came to an abrupt end.

The New York Rangers secured a thrilling 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night, with Vincent Trocheck scoring the only goal in the shootout. Igor Shesterkin was stellar in net, stopping 27 shots and earning his second shutout of the season, marking the 17th of his career. This win marked the Rangers' second consecutive victory, improving their January record to 6-1-2.

Despite the loss, Blue Jackets goalkeeper Daniil Tarasov showcased his skills with 26 saves, helping to end Columbus' six-game winning streak. In the shootout, Trocheck netted the decisive goal in the second round, while Shesterkin denied efforts from Adam Fantilli and Kirill Marchenko.

In a thrilling encounter, the New York Rangers overcame a challenging start to secure a 5-3 win against the Utah Hockey Club. Artemi Panarin emerged as a key player, netting two goals, including a decisive empty-netter in the closing moments. Chris Kreider's go-ahead goal, resulting from a defensive deflection, proved crucial as the Rangers rallied back from deficit multiple times.

Utah's Matias Maccelli scored twice early in the game and initially put the home team ahead. However, despite strong performances, including a power-play goal by Logan Cooley, Utah succumbed to their third consecutive home defeat. The Rangers’ resilience shone through as they balanced their defense with timely offensive strikes, showcasing depth and determination.