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Islanders GM Mathieu Darche should make another big trade before the Olympic break, bringing in Robert Thomas.

The "Battle of New York' featuring the Islanders and the Rangers is set for Thursday night as the two NHL rivals face off at Madison Square Garden.

NEW YORK (AP) — Roman Josi scored with 1:14 remaining in the game to lift the Nashville Predators past the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night. Filip Forsberg scored twice for Nashville, while Matthew Wood added a goal and an assist as the Predators snapped a three-game losing streak.

The New York Islanders have already made a few trades this season, and it doesn't look like they're done ahead of the March 6 deadline.

Islanders face Capitals, odds at +130. Sorokin & Thompson start as goalies. Capitals seek 3rd win versus strong Islanders defense. Donnie and Joe preview!

While the Rangers are retooling, the Islanders are building to be a competitive group in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Tuesday, the team went out and acquired Ondrej Palat from the New Jersey Devils, adding some veteran scoring.

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The Devils also get a project of their own in the deal.

New York Islanders GM Mathieu Darche made two notable trades this week, adding Carson Soucy and Ondrej Palat from rivals.