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After First Round Sweep, Excitement For Islanders Playoff Run Reaching New Heights
The last time New York enjoyed such success was the early 80's when the Islanders won four consecutive Stanley Cup titles – an almost unheard of feat.
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The last time New York enjoyed such success was the early 80's when the Islanders won four consecutive Stanley Cup titles – an almost unheard of feat.
Jordan Eberle scored for the fourth straight game, Robin Lehner stopped 32 shots and the Islanders finished off Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins
The New York Islanders don't play a particularly sexy brandy of hockey. They forecheck. They backcheck. They block shots and take few risks, more focused on fundamentals than flash.
New York opens a postseason series with two wins for the first time since sweeping Edmonton in the 1983 Stanley Cup Final for the Islanders' fourth straight championship.
Jordan Eberle had a goal and an assist, and Brock Nelson and Nick Leddy also scored for New York, which was opening a postseason series at home for the first time in 31 years.
A lot of New York hockey fans were psyched on Wednesday. The Islanders are set to open their first-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nassau Coliseum.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have the big-name players. The New York Islanders rely on their system for success.
The Islanders will open the playoffs at home for the first time since 1988, and they should get a raucous atmosphere at the renovated Nassau Coliseum.
New York remained two points ahead of Pittsburgh for second place in the Metropolitan Division and home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
John Tavares didn't acknowledge gaining any satisfaction from scoring against his former team. His focus was just on helping the Toronto Maple Leafs get in the playoffs.
Jordan Eberle continued his scoring surge with another goal, Anthony Beauvillier added two of his own and the Islanders secured a postseason berth for the first time since 2016
Jordan Eberle had a feeling the New York Islanders could pull off a comeback against the Winnipeg Jets — even when the situation appeared dire.
The loss dropped them behind the Pittsburgh Penguins, into third place in the Metro.
The New York Islanders used a smothering defense and some timely scoring to move closer to a playoff berth.
The Islanders (43-25-7) moved within a point of idle Washington for first place in the Metropolitan Division.
Babe Ruth, known as "The Great Bambino," wore the jersey when he "called his shot" during Game 3 of the 1932 World Series.
Francisco Lindor hit a two-out grand slam in the fourth inning to carry the Mets to a win against the San Diego Padres.
Israel Abanikanda had a 45-yard touchdown run in the first half and the Jets sacked Tommy DeVito eight times in a 10-6 victory over the Giants in a preseason battle of backups between the New York teams.
Brian Gutiérrez scored on a penalty kick in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the Chicago Fire from two goals down to a 2-2 draw with New York City FC at Citi Field.
Elias Manoel scored his seventh goal in six career matches against Charlotte FC to help the New York Red Bulls earn a 1-1 draw, extending their unbeaten run to nine.
Jake Cave had four hits and three RBIs and fell a triple shy of hitting for the cycle as the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Yankees 9-2 on Saturday.
Musgrove allowed just one hit in seven innings as the Padres evened a critical 4-game series with the Mets.
Aaron Judge hit his MLB-leading 49th home run of the season Friday night, helping the New York Yankees to a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies.
We're just days away from the U.S. Open starting, and a tennis program in the Bronx is making strides to ensure accessibility for all student athletes across the city.
NYPD officers shot and killed a man in East Harlem overnight after getting multiple 911 calls about a man with a gun.
Israel Abanikanda had a 45-yard touchdown run in the first half and the Jets sacked Tommy DeVito eight times in a 10-6 victory over the Giants in a preseason battle of backups between the New York teams.
The New York City health department will be spraying for mosquitoes in parts of the city Monday and Wednesday.
Two people were shot on the same block in the Bronx in less than 24 hours this week. No arrests have been made.
After a brief taste of fall, temperatures are back to normal this weekend and there will be plenty of sunshine!
After a brief taste of fall, temperatures are back to normal this weekend and there will be plenty of sunshine!
Grants of $50,000 will be available to eligible homeowners in Nassau and Suffolk Counties to address health and safety-related repairs not covered by insurance or other disaster relief programs.
President Joe Biden has approved Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's request for a federal emergency declaration in three counties in response to the historic rainfall and devastating flooding from storms earlier this week.
Incredible video footage shows a house in Oxford, Connecticut get washed away by floodwater.
More than a foot of rain fell in parts of Connecticut on Sunday, and 10 inches on Long Island on Monday.
After a brief taste of fall, temperatures are back to normal this weekend and there will be plenty of sunshine!
A 4-year-old child was stabbed multiple times in Paterson, New Jersey on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Homeowners in Summit, New Jersey say their backyards are falling into a brook. They partly blame it on a broken Union County pipe.
Belmar Police released bodycam video of a surfer's arrest after videos from beachgoers raised questions about the officer's actions.
A new statewide policy will require all police departments in New Jersey to coordinate with mental health professionals when they're responding to a call for a barricaded person.
After a brief taste of fall, temperatures are back to normal this weekend and there will be plenty of sunshine!
Sunday's storm forced one Long Island family out of their home after their backyard collapsed. They believe the town is at fault and the whole disaster could have been prevented.
Grants of $50,000 will be available to eligible homeowners in Nassau and Suffolk Counties to address health and safety-related repairs not covered by insurance or other disaster relief programs.
The woman accused of driving while impaired during a wrong-way crash on the Southern State Parkway that left her 9-year-old son dead pleaded not guilty in court Friday.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a Long Island woman died from injuries she suffered during a home invasion.
An Off-Broadway play, "N/A," features characters based on former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who remain nameless. The play's author hopes that one day names and labels will no longer magnify loyalties and divide audiences.
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
The U.S. Secret Service has placed at least five agents on leave, including the head of the agency's Pittsburgh field office, following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination to close out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Members of the Central Park Five said at the Democratic convention Thursday of Trump that "45 wanted us un-alive."
The New York City health department will be spraying for mosquitoes in parts of the city Monday and Wednesday.
The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
The Northern Catskills "book village" of Hobart, New York, home to around 400 residents, is also home to seven bookstores, making it a dream destination for bibliophiles.
Taylor Swift was forced to cancel three shows in Vienna after an alleged planned terrorist attack against one of the shows was foiled.
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, just over a month after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary.
Prosecutors have confirmed Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
Babe Ruth, known as "The Great Bambino," wore the jersey when he "called his shot" during Game 3 of the 1932 World Series.
Francisco Lindor hit a two-out grand slam in the fourth inning to carry the Mets to a win against the San Diego Padres.
Israel Abanikanda had a 45-yard touchdown run in the first half and the Jets sacked Tommy DeVito eight times in a 10-6 victory over the Giants in a preseason battle of backups between the New York teams.
Brian Gutiérrez scored on a penalty kick in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the Chicago Fire from two goals down to a 2-2 draw with New York City FC at Citi Field.
Elias Manoel scored his seventh goal in six career matches against Charlotte FC to help the New York Red Bulls earn a 1-1 draw, extending their unbeaten run to nine.
Back in May, a Bronx woman sent CBS News New York a tip about excessive mold in her home. Now, nearly four months later, she's finally seeing action by management.
We're just days away from the U.S. Open starting, and a tennis program in the Bronx is making strides to ensure accessibility for all student athletes across the city.
Want to hang out with CBS News New York's Brooklyn team? We'll be at the 47th Brighton Jubilee Festival this weekend.
A wild goose chase in Queens brought some neighbors together for a rescue mission. It started when an injured Canada goose was spotted in the middle of the road.
We're learning more about the plan approved by the New York City Council to bring four new Metro-North stations, and thousands of new apartments and jobs, to the Bronx.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer was devastated when she lost her dogs Moe and Curly. But it got her wondering, should pet owners get bereavement leave? We asked New Yorkers to weigh in.
Ofir Akunis, Consul General of Israel in New York, speaks with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer on "The Point" amid heightened fears of an attack by Iran in the Middle East.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention is over, but can the party craft a winning strategy? Plus, there are ongoing fears of an attack from Iran amid the war in the Middle East. Watch this full episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The officers were trying to make an arrest when several people in the crowd tried to intervene, NYPD said.
Firefighters were called to a massive fire at a commercial building in South Richmond Hill overnight.