The New York Islanders rarely lose at home, and they occasionally get wins there when they aren't at their best.

The Islanders escaped with two points against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday at home but fell flat in a loss to the visiting New York Rangers a night later.

On Sunday night, the Islanders hope to shake off a rare home loss when they host the Rangers again at Uniondale, N.Y., in the fifth meeting of the eight-game season series.