Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Rangers, Flyers beat both of Islanders' split-squad teams

NEW-LOOK RANGERS DOUBLE UP ISLANDERS

In New York, Chris Kreider, Mike Zibanejad and Brandon Pirri combined for seven points to lead the New York Rangers to a 5-2 win over a New York Islanders split-squad.

Pirri had a goal and two assists, while Krieder and Zibanejad had a goal and an assist apiece.

Dylan McIlrath and Dan Girardi added third-period goals for the Rangers. Girardi's goal was a short-handed empty netter with 2:13 left.

Magnus Hellberg made 12 saves in 29 1/2 minutes before giving way to Mackenzie Skapski, who had 17 stops.

Jason Chimera and Nick Leddy scored for the Islanders.

Jean-Francois Berube played the entire game in goal for the Islanders and finished with 26 saves.

FLYERS SOAR OVER ISLANDERS

In Philadelphia, Wayne Simmonds scored twice to lead the Flyers to a 4-0 win over an Islanders split-squad.

Dale Weise and Andy Miele also scored for the Flyers, and Steve Mason made 23 saves.

New York's Christopher Gibson allowed all four Philadelphia goals before being replaced by Eamon McAdam, who stopped five shots in 15:55.

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