New York Islanders Rivalry with Rangers Explained

Nov 25, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Fans of the New York Islanders cheer as they score the tying goal in the third period of the game against San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. The San Jose Sharks defeated the New York Islanders with a score of 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 13, 2016; New York, NY, USA; The New York Rangers salute their fans before an opening night game against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

That Fan Base Though

It’s undeniable that the Rangers have a larger fan base. That doesn’t make them any better, in fact, it kinda makes them worse. There’s something to be said about the safety of numbers.

It impunity one might feel when shooting out absolute nonsense is understandable when you consider that there’s a throng of like-minded individuals at your side. But again. That doesn’t make them right, or even likable. Like at all.

Billy Lewis
I hate how the Rangers will always have the media coverage. The Islanders have the best player in New York, but he doesn’t get his due because he wears a blue and orange sweater.

Colby:
The arrogance that the Rangers fans have is a major reason why I hate this team. They say the most wildly inaccurate things while they talk trash. And it annoys me to no end. Things that a five-year-old can disprove. The fact that Rangers fans always thinks they’re top dogs annoy me to the point where I’d put my isles colored gloves on and do as Brian Trottier once did.