The New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders 5-2 at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. Alexis Lafreniere scored a hat trick, including two empty-net goals, and Oliver Bjorkstrand added two goals. The Rangers improved to 4-1-0, while the Islanders fell to 1-2-0. The Rangers have won four straight games after losing their season opener.
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