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.
It's a big day for Bayonne as their team heads to the Little League World Series for the first time in history.
The couple said in January 2020 that they would be stepping away from "senior" royal roles and were working to become financially independent from the royal family.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the Mets beat the Padres 4-2 on Wednesday.
There was a 911 outage in the Bronx overnight Tuesday, the mayor's office confirmed Wednesday. The outage impacted about 1,700 calls, officials said.
There was a 911 outage in the Bronx overnight Tuesday, the mayor's office confirmed Wednesday. The outage impacted about 1,700 calls, officials said.
A rally against antisemitism was held Wednesday outside Central Synagogue in Midtown.
An overturned fuel tanker prompted a large emergency response Wednesday near John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens.
Police are investigating after a 19-year-old was found dead Tuesday morning inside a Staten Island condo.
Three people were arrested for allegedly using UPS package delivery services to smuggle large amounts of cocaine into Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
It's a big day for Bayonne as their team heads to the Little League World Series for the first time in history.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
A fuel truck overturned on the Rockaway Turnpike on the border of Queens and Nassau County on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
An overturned gasoline tanker spilled thousands of gallons of fuel near JFK Airport late Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A kitten had to be rescued after becoming stranded Tuesday morning on Long Island's Sunrise Highway.
A tiny 8-week-old kitten was spotted by multiple drivers on top of the concrete median in the middle of the road.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
It's a big day for Bayonne as their team heads to the Little League World Series for the first time in history.
Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the Mets beat the Padres 4-2 on Wednesday.
Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed New York's Francisco Lindor of a grand slam and hit two homers, leading the Padres to a 5-2 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.
Trent Grisham hit his 17th home run in the third inning and had a two-run single in the seventh to propel the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
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.
Pigeons are getting stuck inside netting at a site near the George Washington Bridge. Wildlife experts question the bird control method the Port Authority is using. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 19 at 6 p.m.
A fuel truck overturned on the Rockaway Turnpike on the border of Queens and Nassau County on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
At Marty Reed Memorial Stadium, fans, friends and family loaded onto buses bound for Williamsport, Pennsylvania. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Stanley Cup champion and Long Island native Brandon Bussi got a hero's welcome Wednesday as hundreds of fans came out to Hauppauge to celebrate. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
