Adam Fox was the Rangers’ leader in ice time, averaging over 23 minutes per game, and he was the team’s second-leading scorer, with 48 points (43 assists) in 58 games. He ran the point on the top power play unit,

Jonny Brodzinski scored twice, Urho Vaakanainen had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers beat the crosstown-rival Islanders 5-1. J.T.

Jonny Brodzinski scored twice, Urho Vaakanainen had a goal and two assists and the Rangers​ beat the Islanders​ 5-1 at UBS Arena on Tuesday night.

He's up to nine points in 26 contests this season, with four of those points coming in his last four appearances.

Rangers 5, Isles 1. Jonny Brodzinski recorded his first multi-goal game and Urho Vaakanainen recorded his first career three-point game as the Rangers defeated the Isles

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,

Trade acquisition Urho Vaakanainen has played well for the New York Rangers and made a difference for them defensively.

Laviolette chose to keep the K’Andre Miller-Borgen duo together, then opted to keep Braden Schneider on the third pair, partnering him with Zac Jones, who entered the lineup. Laviolette said the familiarity Jones and Schneider have from playing with each other so much over the past few seasons played a part in his thinking.

The jury is still out on the Dec. 18 trade that shipped Kakko to Seattle. Will Borgen has solidified the right side of New York’s defense and earned a five-year extension, which certainly adds value, but Kakko has taken off with the Kraken, posting 19 points (six goals and 13 assists) through his first 28 games.

The New York Rangers have made a few big trades this season including acquiring left-handed defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a fourth-round pick from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for their captain Jacob Trouba on Dec.

Urho Vaakanainen is in his seventh NHL season, and the Rangers are his third team, but the 26-year-old defenseman never has reached the playoffs.

Jonny Brodzinski scored twice, Urho Vaakanainen had a goal and two assists and the Rangers​ beat the Islanders​ 5-1 at UBS Arena on Tuesday night.