Barzal Puts On A Show, Registers Hat Trick, 5 Points As Islanders Blast Capitals
Mathew Barzal had three goals and two assists, Jordan Eberle scored twice, and the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 8-4 Thursday night.
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Mathew Barzal had three goals and two assists, Jordan Eberle scored twice, and the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 8-4 Thursday night.
The Rangers won for the fifth time in seven outings, and improved to 7-3-1 in their past 11 since ending a three-game skid.
Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers scored five unanswered goals to beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 Tuesday night.
Charlie Coyle and David Pastrnak each scored in the shootout, and the Boston Bruins rallied for a 5-4 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
Casey DeSmith made 19 saves after Tristan Jarry exited following the first period with an upper-body injury and the Penguins held off the Islanders 2-1 on Monday night.
The Devils improved to 4-0-1 against Boston this season, with each game decided by a goal.
Capitals players and coach Peter Laviolette sounded as if they'd lost after holding on to beat the New York Rangers 5-4 Sunday.
The Penguins can catch New York with another win when the teams meet again Monday for the eighth and final time during the regular season.
The Flyers moved into fifth place ahead of the Rangers in the East Division at 16-13-4 — the top four teams qualify for the playoffs — with 23 games left in a shortened season.
The Devils lost two in a row to Washington after winning four of their previous five games.
The Islanders won their third straight and 12th in the last 14 games.
Zibanejad had three goals and three assists, Adam Fox had five assists and the New York Rangers routed the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
The Devils and others in the East have learned their mistakes can prove costly against Washington, especially when Ovechkin and Kuznetsov are rolling like this.
The Devils have won four of five games.
Ilya Sorokin stole one for the Islanders.
The Rangers won for the fourth time in six games (4-1-1) by beating the Sabres for the 10th time in the last 13 meetings.
The Devils won for the third time in four games. They won for the second time in three games against Pittsburgh since Sunday's game was the third consecutive meeting between the teams.
New York has won three of four against East Division-leading Washington this season.
The Islanders won for the 12th time in their last 15 (12-2-1) and improved to 13-1-2 at home.
The Devils failed to score on all four of their power plays, including two in the third period.
New York's only goal came on the power play when Artemi Panarin scored his eighth of the season.
The Devils collected their second straight win at home following a losing streak of 11 games (0-10-1) in Newark.
The loss was the second straight for the Islanders, who were coming off a 3-1 road defeat to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday to snap a nine-game winning streak.
Zibanejad scored three consecutive goals in a 10:10 span of the second for his fifth career hat trick. The Swedish center also topped 400 career points.
Miles Wood scored the tiebreaking goal on a power play early in the third period and the New Jersey Devils beat the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night in a matchup of skidding teams.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
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.
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.
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard is sharing her gratitude after surviving two life-threatening health challenges.
An American Airlines flight from New York blew out two tires while landing in Chicago at O'Hare International Airport on Monday afternoon.
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard is sharing her gratitude after surviving two life-threatening health challenges.
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.
Luigi Mangione's New York state trial on second-degree murder charges is being delayed.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
A teen was stabbed at around 2 a.m. at a New York City McDonald's located on Eighth Avenue between 34th and 35th streets.
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.
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.
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.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
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.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
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.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
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.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
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.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
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.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
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.
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In this edition of Snapshot New York, CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer profiles Connie Carberg, someone who's been watching football a little differently for a long time.
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.
However, the situation should improve dramatically on Tuesday and Wednesday. CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has the story.
Police are calling the attack on the 19-year-old largely unprovoked. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer has the latest.
On Monday, the state's Department of Environmental Protection started the process to collect samples in the area. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
