Gionta's OT Goal Helps Canadiens Beat Rangers 1-0
Brian Gionta scored on a penalty shot at 2:04 of overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 1-0 victory over the New York Rangers in the final NHL regular-season game for both teams Saturday night.
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Brian Gionta scored on a penalty shot at 2:04 of overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 1-0 victory over the New York Rangers in the final NHL regular-season game for both teams Saturday night.
He probably won't win the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy again, nor will he "freight train" opponents for the entirety of 60 minutes -- but there's no doubting the unmistakable game-changing value that Rick Nash brings to the Rangers.
Rick Nash scored the winning goal with 1:42 left, on New York's third shot of the third period, and the Rangers improved their chances for home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
If you are an old school hockey fan you have to hope the Columbus Blue Jackets take the rest of the regular season off. That way, the Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers can resume a rivalry that's among the most storied in the NHL.
The big fear among the Rangers' fan base is whether the Blueshirts are built to handle the possibility of essential defenseman Ryan McDonagh and emerging winger Chris Kreider missing the start of the playoffs. As I see it, have no fear.
Brad Richards scored two power-play goals, and the playoff-bound New York Rangers improved their chances for home-ice advantage in the first round with a 4-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night.
After every game, Rangers center Derick Brassard calls his father Pierre. Together, father and son pick apart Derick's performance -- the positives, the shortcomings and how he can improve going forward.
The Rangers are heading to the playoffs, thanks to the Flames. Or maybe they should be thanking the Devils, whose 1-0 loss to Calgary on Monday cemented the idle Blueshirts' postseason berth.
Robin Lehner made 41 saves and held off a furious late push by New York to lift the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 victory that prevented the Rangers from clinching an Eastern Conference playoff berth on Saturday night.
Come in off the ledge, Rangers fans. It appears your stud defenseman will be just fine.
Tyson Barrie scored in the final minute of regulation, and then scored again in the shootout, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers.
If you can't do the time, don't do the crime. At least that's how Rangers fans apparently feel about Alexandre Burrows.
Glen Sather understandably has plenty important tasks to address in the offseason. One of them is keeping the Pouliot-Brassard-Zuccarello line intact for seasons to come.
St. Louis finally got his much-awaited goal, and the relief is palpable. A good team has found its stride, and there may be many more reasons to celebrate from this point forward.
To get to the Stanley Cup Final, the Blueshirts will have to get past the likes of the mighty Bruins and Penguins in the Eastern Conference. Are the Rangers good enough to get there? Mark Messier thinks they are.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 36 points with 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 34 points and the Knicks defeated the Hawks Hawks 128-125 on Saturday night.
Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored in overtime and Logan Thompson made 35 saves as the Capitals beat the Devils 4-3 on Saturday night.
David Rittich made 27 saves for his ninth career shutout, and the Islanders beat the Rangers 2-0 on Saturday night.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart in a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
Filip Forsberg and Steven Stamkos scored, Justus Annunen made 16 saves and the Predators beat the Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday evening into Sunday night due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday evening into Sunday night due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday evening into Sunday night due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday evening into Sunday night due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
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Karl-Anthony Towns had 36 points with 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 34 points and the Knicks defeated the Hawks Hawks 128-125 on Saturday night.
Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored in overtime and Logan Thompson made 35 saves as the Capitals beat the Devils 4-3 on Saturday night.
David Rittich made 27 saves for his ninth career shutout, and the Islanders beat the Rangers 2-0 on Saturday night.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart in a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
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That safe delivery was thanks to EMTs Henry Garcia and Rachel Rosado. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the story.
It happened just before 6:30 p.m. on Saturday inside a building on Adee Avenue. A man was killed and a 14-year-old boy was injured. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the latest.
Any untreated surfaces could freeze, creating slick and dangerous conditions on the roads and sidewalks. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos has the story. Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on delays at New York City-area airports.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says the northern and western suburbs of New York City will be most at risk until a changeover to all rain in the entire area later Sunday night.
