Isles Edge Rival Rangers

DiPietro records 36 saves as club's record moves to 3-1
By John Barley,  Newser User
Posted Oct 11, 2007 1:41 AM CDT
Isles Edge Rival Rangers
New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro, left, stops a shot by New York Rangers' Scott Gomez during the first period of their hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)   (Associated Press)

Bryan Berard’s first goal in his second time around debut with the Islanders turned into the difference maker as the Islanders dropped their bitter local rivals before the home fans Wednesday at Nassau Coliseum. The visiting New York Rangers dropped to 1-2 after failing to convert on power plays and finding the net just once on opposing goalie Rick DiPietro.

Rangers captain Jaromir Jagr said his of his team's chemistry, 'it’s not there yet," according to the New York Times. The Islanders moved to 3-1 on the season and a 4-point first place lead in the Atlantic division. Marc-Andre Bergeron of the Islanders participated in both of his teams scores, scoring one and assisting on the other. (More Islanders stories.)

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