3 Up And 3 Down: Who's Hot And Who's Not In New York Sports
By Daniel Friedman
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Taking a look at who's hot and who's not on the NY/NJ sports landscape:
THREE UP:
1. Islanders
They're back on track, winning three of their last four games. After a brief hiatus, they're once again atop the Metropolitan Division standings.
2. Rangers
The Rangers have won four of six, and have picked up at least a point in five of those games. The Blueshirts are hot on the Isles' trail; just four points separate the two squads.
3) Barclays and MSG
NYC gets set to host the NBA's All-Star festivities. You might want to nab some tickets, because it's the only time you'll get to see NBA basketball in New York this season.
THREE DOWN:
1. James Dolan
First, he was exposed for sending a ridiculously immature response to a fan email. Now, there's a group of fans who've launched a website petitioning for Dolan to sell the Knicks. That's what you call a bad week.
2. A-Rod
Rodriguez apologized to the Yankees on Tuesday for everything he's done. A bit late, don't you think?
3. Islanders' Penalty Kill
New York surrendered two more power-play goals, this time to the hapless Edmonton Oilers. The Isles' PK is clicking at a rate of just 72.5 percent, which is the worst in the NHL. This is a major issue, and one that will have magnified repercussions come playoff time.