The 2025-26 NHL regular season has finally come to an end for the New York Rangers and New York Islanders — and for many fans, it couldn’t have come soon enough. In this video, we break down how both New York teams' disappointing seasons mercifully wrapped up, with the Rangers finishing near the bottom of the Metropolitan Division and the Islanders missing the playoffs despite a respectable record. We recap the key storylines, struggles, and what went wrong for each squad this year.Now, all eyes turn to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, which kick off on April 18! We preview the full Eastern Conference bracket, potential first-round matchups, and which teams are poised to make noise in the postseason. If you're a Rangers fan, Islanders fan, or just love New York hockey and NHL playoff hockey, this is your one-stop recap and playoff preview. Drop your thoughts in the comments: Who do you think wins the Stanley Cup this year? Are you relieved the Rangers/Islanders season is over? Like if you're ready for playoff hockey! Subscribe for more New York Rangers, Islanders, and NHL analysis all year long. What are your thoughts? Comment Below! We'd love to hear from you! BAH linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigapplehockey For more articles and opinions go to X, Instagram, For Big Apple Hockey MERCH buy here: https://www.ebay.com/usr/bigapplehockey Any footage used is considered Fair Use and we do not own the copyright for anything NOT held by us. This video features materials protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act. All rights reserved to the copyright owners. For more Rangers coverage: Follow John Filkowski on X: @92in82 For more Islanders News: Follow Anthony LaRocco on X: @ALaRocco0801 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5524704804995072 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.