Vesey registered a goal on his only shot, an assist and a plus-1 rating in 18:10 of ice time Sunday in a 5-3 win over Pittsburgh. Vesey was a healthy scratch in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Sabres, but he responded with his first multi-point effort of the campaign Sunday.

Adam Fox scored the go-ahead goal at 11:26 of the third period, J.T. Miller had two goals and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Sunday. Will Cuylle scored on the power play and Jimmy Vesey added his 100th NHL goal for the Rangers.

The last time the Rangers saw the Islanders, the Blueshirts were in the midst of a terrific start to their season and it seemed they were ready to compete for a second straight Presidents’ Trophy. They won that Nov.

Splitting their first two games after the 4 Nations Face-Off break should hardly matter to the Rangers hierarchy that watched the team get destroyed in Buffalo and barely escape Pittsburgh with a win over the last-place club in the Metropolitan Division.

Kreider was one of six Rangers to play in the 4 Nations Face-Off and one of four to play for Team U.S.A. He appeared in the last two games of the tournament and scored a goal in the U.S.’ loss to Sweden. But it’s been a difficult season for him with the Rangers.