NEW YORK (AP) — Jonny Brodzinski scored twice, Urho Vaakanainen had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers beat the crosstown-rival Islanders 5-1 on Tuesday night. J.T. Miller and Matt Rempe also scored for the Rangers, who won their second straight. Igor Shesterkin finished with 36 saves.

The New York Rangers left Long Island with a critical two points after a decisive 5-1 victory over the New York Islanders.

The New York Rangers continued their recent dominance over the cross-town rival Islanders, going into UBS Arena on Tuesday night and romping to a 5-1 victory. The Rangers have won six of their last seven meetings with the Islanders,