Devils Rally To Beat Panthers 6-2, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
Patrik Elias scored twice and the New Jersey Devils kept with faint playoff hopes alive by rallying from a two-goal deficit for a 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers Saturday.
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Patrik Elias scored twice and the New Jersey Devils kept with faint playoff hopes alive by rallying from a two-goal deficit for a 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers Saturday.
Ilya Kovalchuk is returning to the New Jersey Devils' lineup for Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers.
After being yo-yoed between Madison Square Garden and Connecticut for much of the season, the 21-year-old Kreider will be given the chance to force his way back into John Tortorella's plans following the indefinite loss of forward Brian Boyle.
A win for the Bruins would have been an uplifting end to the city's emotional return to major sports after the Boston Marathon bombing. Simply playing the game -- and singing the national anthem -- was good enough.
Question the collective talent of this team? Go ahead, be my guest. That's entirely fair. Question their collective desire? That's a different story altogether.
Local rivalries. Frigid temperatures. The clack of the sticks. Hockey in the Bronx?
The past few weeks have made it blindingly clear that Devils head coach Pete DeBoer is stuck with a group of players who collectively have the skill, but not the talent required to reach the playoffs.
Dan Girardi provided the game winner as the Rangers edged the Islanders in overtime on Saturday night.
Saturday's clash may be the most important regular-season meeting between the Rangers and Islanders in 10 years. And a defeat for either team could come with pitfalls.
Mats Zuccarello's overtime-winning shootout goal could go a long way in determining how high the Rangers finish in the Eastern Conference.
In the majority of losses during this stretch, the Devils have outworked their opponents. What they're missing is Kovalchuk's magic touch.
There may be Rangers fans who want to look at Wednesday's 6-1 victory over the Penguins and say everything has been fixed. Don't believe it for a minute.
John Tortorella's system requires a certain type of player. The "new" deeper Rangers fit Tortorella like a glove and proved it by beating the Penguins 6-1.
The Rangers, who are currently in ninth place, are hoping that rugged winger Ryane Clowe's tenacity can help them climb up the Eastern Conference ladder.
With Ilya Kovalchuk on the mend and stars slumping, it's imperative Devils GM Lou Lamoriello acquires a veteran scorer before the April 3 trade deadline.
Ryan Callahan defended John Tortorella after Sean Avery took to Twitter to rip the Rangers head coach.
Brendan Gallagher also scored while P.K. Subban had three assists for the Canadiens, who swept their three games with New York this season, outscoring the Rangers 9-1.
An injured Sidney Crosby left the game, but the Penguins won their 15th straight game by shutting out the Islanders.
Islanders defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky has agreed a two-year extension.
It's imperative that Rangers GM Glen Sather doesn't make a reactionary trade after the Penguins acquire Jarome Iginla.
I ask Rangers fans to carefully examine which side of the fence they're on. Ridding of Tortorella before season's end or in the summer would probably set the Rangers back a decade.
Affectionately nicknamed "The Hobbit" by some, Zuccarello is a gifted offensive talent whose quick-moving legs, remarkable vision and skills on the puck can cause problems for any defense.
Evgeni Nabokov earned his third shutout this season as the Islanders beat the Panthers 3-0.
Lou Lamoriello has announced that star scorer Ilya Kovalchuk will miss 2-4 weeks after suffering a right shoulder injury.
The New York Rangers have recalled forward Kris Newbury from the Connecticut Whale.
Law enforcement officials found a home laboratory and a shed full of explosives at a home in Denville, New Jersey.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
A Westchester County woman alleges video shows her husband, who has Alzheimer's, being abused by his caretaker at a New York state veterans' home.
Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
A Westchester County woman alleges video shows her husband, who has Alzheimer's, being abused by his caretaker at a New York state veterans' home.
Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
A woman convicted of killing another woman in a New York City apartment and stuffing her body into a duffel bag is expected to be sentenced Friday.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
Law enforcement officials found a home laboratory and a shed full of explosives at a home in Denville, New Jersey.
Three semi-trucks erupted in flames after a crash that killed one on the NJ Turnpike during the Thursday morning commute.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon says his city's $255 million budget shortfall was caused by the shortfalls of the previous administration.
The owner of a New Jersey diner says World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been bad for business.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
All three candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani were projected to win their Democratic primaries Tuesday night.
A woman, her mother and her daughter from Bayport were all indicted in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Long Island.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted Thursday night for a rent freeze, a decision that will impact millions of residents.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday night.
Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Cubs to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the sinking Mets and a sweep of the four-game series.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza after a brutal first half of the 2026 season. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
Dozens of public pools across the five boroughs will open Saturday and open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson and Barry Manilow are some of the artists expected to attend the funeral Monday in New York.
The Rent Guidelines Board gave Mayor Zohran Mamdani a major win, but landlords called it a farce. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
