Clashes between the New York Islanders and New York Rangers don't need any extra drama or intrigue. But there'll be plenty of both on Tuesday night, when the Islanders host the Rangers for the first time this season in Elmont,

The Rangers (28-25-4) are 11th in the Eastern Conference, three points up on the 12th-place Islanders (25-24-7), who have a game in hand. The Rangers are also two points out of the second wild card, which is held by the Ottawa Senators, who do not play again until Wednesday.

J.T. Miller and K'Andre Miller scored in a span of 2:23 early in the second period as the New York Rangers earned a 4-0 victory over the visiting Nashville Predators on Sunday night.