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.

Kreider — who played for Team USA in its 4 Nations Face-Off final loss to Canada on Thursday and scored a goal in the Rangers’ loss to the Sabres on Saturday — has been dealing with injuries sporadically this season, beginning in November with back spasms that sidelined him for three games.

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.

Will Cuylle scored on the power play and Jimmy Vesey added his 100th NHL goal for the Rangers. Igor Shesterkin made 30 saves. Miller, a Pittsburgh native, scored in the first period and added a ...