Rangers rally to end losing streak with win over Islanders

NEW YORK: The New York Rangers scored four goals in a frantic third period to rally for a 5-4 victory over crosstown rivals the New York Islanders on Monday.

The Rangers trailed 2-1 after two periods but the late onslaught helped them snap a season-high three-game losing streak against the lowly Islanders, who had managed three points in their previous two games following a 10-game losing streak.

Despite being out-shot 25-15 after 40 minutes, the Islanders still managed to forge a one-goal advantage before the Rangers offense finally got rolling in the third period, much to the relief of coach Tom Renney.