The Islanders inquired about Darius Kasparaitis over the weekend, asking if the Rangers would place him on re-entry waivers so Garth Snow's club could claim him at a 50-percent discount rate, The Post has confirmed.

Mike Sillinger scored his second goal of the game 27 seconds after Viktor Kozlov snapped a third-period tie, and the Islanders broke a six-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Rangers on Tuesday night.

The Ottawa Senators have acquired centre Matt Koalska from the New York Islanders for defenceman Tomas Malec in an exchange of minor leaguers.

Flyers captain Peter Forsberg is out again, this time sidelined by a right groin injury.