New York Rangers pulled off the upset to defeat New York Islanders. New York Rangers entered the game as the underdog, with a 41% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New York Rangers refused to go away, chipping away at New York Islanders's lead until New York Rangers took their first lead toward the end of the game. New York Islanders did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until New York Rangers regained control for good at the end of the game.