Friday’s night preseason matchup between the Rangers and Islanders at UBS Arena was postponed due to flooding and the state of emergency declared in New York.

The game will instead take place on Saturday at 7 p.m.

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<figcaption> TylerÂ Pitlick #71 of New York Rangers and Isaiah George #49 of New York Islanders pursue the puck during the second period during a preseason game at Madison Square Garden on September 26, 2023</figcaption><figcaption><span class="credit">Getty Images</span></figcaption>

The teams squared off on Tuesday, with the Rangers earning a 4-2 win in the tuneup game.

Parts of the tri-state area will see up to seven inches of rain.

Rain has wreaked havoc in the area, also causing the Mets to postpone their series opener with the Phillies.

Friday’s night preseason matchup between the Rangers and Islanders at UBS Arena was postponed due to flooding and the state of emergency declared in New York.{ai:summary}<p>The Rangers vs Islanders preseason game was postponed due to flooding and a state of emergency in New York. It will now be held on Saturday at 7 p.m. #sports</p>

Rangers-Islanders preseason game postponed as rain hammers New York

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