Islanders Top Wild 2-1 In Shootout
Frans Nielsen scored the only goal in the shootout while Al Montoya had his glove in good form, giving the New York Islanders their first extra-time victory of the season.
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Frans Nielsen scored the only goal in the shootout while Al Montoya had his glove in good form, giving the New York Islanders their first extra-time victory of the season.
Patrik Elias scored twice, including his team-record 348th goal, and the New Jersey Devils spoiled Randy Cunneyworth's NHL coaching debut with a 5-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens
Pascal Dupuis had the go-ahead goal with 4:02 left in the second period to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Islanders 6-3.
This week took some twists and turns. Some players still don't know how to hit legally. It's time for the Friday Five.
The new NHL realignment for 2012-13 will reintroduce old rivalries and add further emphasis on current ones. The four-conference system could also create unique Stanley Cup Finals match-ups if a semifinal-Stanley Cup draw is introduced.
Forced into realignment following Atlanta's move to Winnipeg last summer, the NHL opted for a dramatic change rather than a simple one.
The New York Times reported that if Derek Boogaard had lived, he would have likely slipped "into middle-age dementia."
A chronology of the work stoppages from each of the four major sports leagues
Based on Crosby's two-goal, two-assist return against the dreadful Islanders, his return is great news for the Penguins and very bad news for the rest of the league.
Despite his obstacles, Sean Avery has thrust himself back into the NHL spotlight -- and has made a significant impact on the Rangers' seven-game winning streak.
The Rangers' red-hot line of Marian Gaborik, Artem Anisimov and Derek Stepan inspired WFAN's own Sean Hartnett to coin the line's nickname of 'The GAS Line.'
Georges Laraque said enforcers also used steroids to gain weight before arriving in the pros, and took substances such as Ephedrine so they would be desensitized before a fight.
The Rangers faced two difficult Western Conference opponents in the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks, coming away with the full 4 points. Ryan Callahan, Ryan McDonagh and Martin Biron spoke about their recent play.
Rangers fans voiced their disgust during Thursday's home opener but John Tortorella has a solid plan. While it may be a work in progress, Sean Avery is not the answer.
The Devils pulled off a surprise shutout victory over the Kings on Tuesday, causing some fans to voice their confidence. November match-ups against the Flyers, Capitals and Bruins could paint a clearer picture of the NJ's progress.
The state of Connecticut is lending $20 million to NBC Sports in a deal creating 450 jobs in the state as the sports entertainment company leaves New York.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman joined WFAN's Mike Francesa on Monday and offered some tips to the NBA on how to handle their ongoing lockout.
Brian Monzo joined Neil Keefe to talk about the Rangers after their first win as their crazy season opening road trip continues with three more games in Canada before their home opener at MSG.
Jesse Spector, national hockey writer for Sporting News, joined Neil Keefe to talk about the Rangers, Devils and Islanders and to look around the league at the realignment issue.
The Rangers are winless no more. They got their first win of the season while most of the East Coast was sleeping, early on Wednesday morning. Luckily for those that missed it, Neil Keefe wrote down his thoughts from the game.
Brian Monzo joined Neil Keefe to talk about the Rangers as they play their first games in North America this weekend after a pair of games to open the season in Europe.
The New York Islanders were held scoreless in their opening night defeat to the Florida Panthers.
The New Jersey Devils shuttered out of the gates in their season opener as they were defeated by the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-0.
The New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 Friday night for a doubleheader split.
The Mets were assured their first last-place finish since 2003, losing to the Nationals 7-6 on Friday night.
Baseball's postseason will start with one of its classic rivalries: Red Sox vs. Yankees.
Tens of millions of people are in the path of the storm, which has already canceled concerts and prompted people on islands near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to head to the mainland in the days ahead of the nor'easter's arrival.
The man who killed a Columbia University student in a random attack near campus in 2021 was sentenced Friday.
The man who killed a Columbia University student in a random attack near campus in 2021 was sentenced Friday.
A weeks-long effort to build an accessible outdoor gathering space brings South Brooklyn's Jewish community together for Sukkot.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine in signing a state of emergency declaration for their counties.
New York City is staying ready to respond to any storm problems this weekend.
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival that was set to take over the Great Lawn in New York City's Central Park Saturday has been canceled.
This weekend's nor'easter is looking to bring coastal flooding and bands of rain to New York City and the Tri-State Area.
We're set for a First Alert Weather Day for Saturday due to expected heavy rain and potential coastal flooding.
The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport announced it welcomed its first-ever red panda cub, marking an important achievement for the endangered species.
Rain totals on Sunday were much less substantial compared to last Sunday's prolific totals, generally averaging less than 1 inch in most locations.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey as shore towns are bracing for this weekend's nor'easter.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
This weekend's nor'easter is looking to bring coastal flooding and bands of rain to New York City and the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Towns along the Jersey Shore are getting ready for the impact of this weekend's nor'easter.
Tri-State Area residents who have been hit hard by storms in the past were putting their preparations in place Friday ahead of this weekend's nor'easter. CBS News New York's Scott Padgett, Andrew Ramos, Rob Flaks and Adi Guajardo report.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine in signing a state of emergency declaration for their counties.
CBS News New York's John Elliott, Ali Bauman and Elijah Westbrook have team coverage.
This weekend's nor'easter is looking to bring coastal flooding and bands of rain to New York City and the Tri-State Area.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the stormy weekend forecast as a nor'easter heads toward the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marks the first time he has visited New York since Mamdani became mayor.
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram shares the personal details of her life-or-death brain aneurysm scare.
An 86-year-old Long Island grandfather is cancer-free thanks to medical advances and a doctor who took on a risky case.
New York City health officials have identified cooling towers potentially linked to a Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
NYU Langone has reached an agreement with the Justice Department to end gender-affirming care for minors.
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival that was set to take over the Great Lawn in New York City's Central Park Saturday has been canceled.
The anonymous woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her said in a new court filing that she never met the rap mogul.
Thousands are expected to pack Central Park's Great Lawn for a day full of live music on Saturday.
The "Opera for All" lottery will be for New Yorkers who haven't attended a performance at the Met since 2019.
The New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 Friday night for a doubleheader split.
The Mets were assured their first last-place finish since 2003, losing to the Nationals 7-6 on Friday night.
Baseball's postseason will start with one of its classic rivalries: Red Sox vs. Yankees.
The Baltimore Orioles routed the New York Yankees 10-2 in a doubleheader opener on Friday.
CC Sabathia became the 24th Yankees player or manager to get his number retired.
A weeks-long effort to build an accessible outdoor gathering space brings South Brooklyn's Jewish community together for Sukkot.
Maimonides Medical Center expanded its neonatal intensive care unit to 48 beds in 2024, the largest Level IV NICU in Brooklyn, as families navigate lengthy hospital stays with their most fragile newborns.
Neighbors have been waiting since 2021 for the bridge over the Belt Parkway to be rebuilt and reconnect Bath Beach with the waterfront.
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's 1.8-acre native plant sanctuary marks 10 years at a site where historians believe hundreds of human remains still lie
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 nor'easter churned closer to the coast of the Tri-State Area on Friday night, bringing potential winds of up to 60 mph. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Rob Flaks, Andrew Ramos and Adi Guajardo report.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 25 at 11 p.m.
Tri-State Area residents who have been hit hard by storms in the past were putting their preparations in place Friday ahead of this weekend's nor'easter. CBS News New York's Scott Padgett, Andrew Ramos, Rob Flaks and Adi Guajardo report.
It's been four and a half years since a Columbia University student was stabbed to death in a random attack near campus. Now, his killer has been sentenced. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer was in the courtroom as the victim's family addressed the judge.
The woman who accused rap mogul Jay-Z of sexual assault has now formally recanted her claims.
