Rangers 4, Islanders 2

Derek Stepan #21 of the New York Rangers checks John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders. (Dec. 22, 2011)

The New York Islanders bench looks on as their teammate play against the New York Rangers. (Dec. 22, 2011)

Michael Del Zotto #4 of the New York Rangers celebrates his second period goal against the New York Islanders with teammate Brandon Prust #8. (Dec. 22, 2011)

Marian Gaborik #10 of the New York Rangers celebrates his second period goal against the New York Islanders with teammate Artem Anisimov #42. (Dec. 22, 2011)

The New York Rangers celebrate their third goal against Evgeni Nabokov #20 of the New York Islanders. (Dec. 22, 2011)

Ryan Callahan #24 of the New York Rangers plays the puck against Michael Grabner #40 of the New York Islanders. (Dec. 22, 2011)

Artem Anisimov #42 of the New York Rangers breaks his stick on a shot attempt against the New York Islanders. (Dec. 22, 2011)

Evgeni Nabokov #20 and Marty Reasoner #16 of the New York Islanders defend against Brian Boyle #22 of the New York Rangers. (Dec. 22, 2011)

Brad Richards #19 of the New York Rangers steals the puck against Matt Moulson #26 of the New York Islanders. (Dec. 22, 2011)

Matt Martin #17 of the New York Islanders battles for the puck against Derek Stepan #21 of the New York Rangers. (Dec. 22, 2011)

Martin Biron #43 of the New York Rangers makes a save against the New York Islanders. (Dec. 22, 2011)