The guys begin with an all-time voicemail from an Islanders fan before diving into another dominant Islanders performance against the Devils. They discuss what has made the Islanders so difficult for New Jersey to handle, Victor Eklund’s impressive start, the Islanders’ young core, Simon Holmstrom’s future and whether the Devils have enough of a “B game” when their skill isn’t clicking.

Then it’s over to the Rangers, who have quickly created a completely different feeling around Madison Square Garden. Jonny, Rupper and Arthur discuss Igor Shesterkin’s incredible opening week, the Rangers winning back their home crowd, improved depth throughout the lineup, Dylan Garand stepping up, the impact of the Rangers’ new additions and why this group already feels more complete than last season.

Plus, they discuss Matthew Robertson hitting waivers, possible Rangers call-ups, Alexis Lafrenière’s encouraging all-around game and look ahead to another huge Rangers-Islanders matchup at Madison Square Garden.

0:00 Intro + an incredible Islanders fan voicemail

1:56 Jonny’s Rangers home opener story

3:25 Islanders dominate the Devils again

6:38 Are the Devils still an elite team?

7:40 Do the Devils have a “B game”?

10:55 Concerns about New Jersey’s goaltending

14:47 Anthony Mantha’s fit with the Devils

16:23 Luke Hughes and the Devils power play

17:49 Victor Eklund is forcing the Islanders’ hand

20:37 The Islanders’ young core is taking shape

22:55 When should the Islanders extend Simon Holmstrom?

26:56 Rangers are rolling to start the season

27:40 What’s different about this Rangers team?

30:37 Rangers depth is making a huge difference

33:31 Rangers fans are buying back in

35:23 Igor Shesterkin has changed the energy at MSG

37:17 How Shesterkin’s goal impacted the Rangers

40:05 Dylan Garand steps up with a shutout

42:31 Matthew Robertson hits waivers

43:53 Who could the Rangers call up?

44:26 Alexis Lafrenière’s encouraging start

46:39 Rangers-Islanders preview + best bet

47:58 Final thoughts

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