Stakes high for Islanders as rematch with Rangers looms

In no particular order, the stakes of Saturday afternoon’s Battle of New York for the Islanders include, but are not limited to: • Clinching a playoff spot, if the Islanders win and the Capitals (against Tampa) and Red Wings (in Toronto) both lose. • Defending the honor of Adam Pelech and Noah Dobson after Rangers coach Peter Laviolette accused both of “vicious” hits during a 4-2 Islanders win over the Blueshirts on Tuesday. • Learning the status of Dobson after the young star left Thursday’s victory over Montreal in the...