<p>The Islanders lost to the Rangers in overtime, 6-5, in the NHL Stadium Series on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.</p>


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Jamie Oleksiak's winner withstood a challenge of goalie interference from the Islanders.

Pierre Engvall's more assertive play has been a positive factor in the Islanders' season-best five-game point streak.

After Vancouver scored the first goal, five different Islanders scored to make it 5-1.

Obtained in a trade in January 2023, Bo Horvat was a bundle of nerves when he returned to Vancouver for a game in November of last year

The Islanders bring a 2-0-2 streak into Thursday night's match in Vancouver.

Karl-Anthony Towns modeled himself after Magic Johnson, and his passing ability is making his teammates better.

Alexis Lafreniere and Zac Jones scored for the Rangers and Jonathan Quick made 24 saves in the opener of a four-game road trip.

Karl-Anthony Towns was absent in first meeting but led Sunday's victory with 26 points, 15 rebounds and six assists in 29:55.

The Jets lost  to the Colts, 28-27, at MetLife Stadium.

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