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Rangers explode in second period, down Capitals in Game 1
Matt Rempe, Artemi Panarin and Jimmy Vesey scored and the Rangers went on to a 4-1 win on Sunday.
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Matt Rempe, Artemi Panarin and Jimmy Vesey scored and the Rangers went on to a 4-1 win on Sunday.
Stefan Noesen grabbed a loose puck atop the crease and pushed it past Semyon Varlamov early in the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 3-1 to open their NHL playoff series.
Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Ilya Sorokin stopped Sidney Crosby on a late penalty shot and the playoff-bound New York Islanders edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4.
How far the Rangers go in the postseason will almost certainly depend on Artemi Panarin continuing his brilliance.
The Rangers won their league-best 55th game and finished with 114 points -- both franchise records.
JG Pageau and Kyle Palmieri scored early and the postseason-bound Islanders cruised to a 4-1 win on Monday.
Travis Konecny scored a short-handed breakaway goal and Samuel Ersson stopped 20 shots to keep the resolute Flyers' miniscule postseason hopes alive with one game left to play in a 1-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.
Artemi Panarin scored the shootout winner and Igor Shesterkin made 34 saves as the New York Rangers rallied to defeat the New York Islanders 3-2 for a franchise-record 54th win on Saturday.
Bobby Brink scored the go-ahead goal early in the second period, Samuel Ersson made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers.
Kyle Palmieri scored at 1:17 of overtime and the New York Islanders extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Jesper Bratt broke a tie with 1:14 left with his second goal of the game and the New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 6-5 on Thursday night, overcoming Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews' NHL-leading 67th and 68th goals of the season.
Bo Horvat had a goal and an assist, Noah Dobson added two assists and the New York Islanders used a three-goal first period to propel them to a 4-2 win against the Eastern-Conference leading New York Rangers.
Auston Matthews scored his 66th goal and inched closer to becoming the ninth player in NHL history to tally 70 in a season in leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory over New Jersey, ending the disappointing Devils' playoff hopes.
Mika Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin had a combined seven points in New York's 5-2 win on Sunday.
Jack Hughes and Chris Tierney scored in regulation for New Jersey in the 3-2 defeat on Sunday.
Brendan Smith had a goal and two assists and the New Jersey Devils snapped a three-game losing streak by holding on for a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.
Semyon Varlamov had a season-high 41 saves for his third shutout of the season, and the New York Islanders beat the Nashville Predators 2-0, getting a crucial win in their playoff push.
Chris Kreider scored the go-ahead goal on a power play midway through the third period and the Eastern Conference-leading New York Rangers beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Friday night.
The New York Islanders stayed alive in their quest for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot with a 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.
Chris Kreider's power-play goal lifted the Blueshirts to a 4-3 win on Wednesday night.
Bo Horvat and Simon Holmstrom scored late, lifting New York to a 2-1 win on Tuesday.
The Devils led by two after two periods, but collapsed defensively in a 6-3 loss on Tuesday.
The 4-3 win on Monday moved New York within four points of Philadelphia for the final playoff spot in the East.
Bryan Rust also scored twice for Pittsburgh in the 5-2 victory on Monday.
Steven Stamkos reached the 30-goal mark for the ninth time in his career and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Islanders 4-1 to extend their point streak to nine games.
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.
The alleged leader of a violent extremist group plotted to poison children and minorities in New York City, authorities said Tuesday.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
The alleged leader of a violent extremist group plotted to poison children and minorities in New York City, authorities said Tuesday.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
CBS New York's Maurice DuBois sat down with Eric Garner's mother, Gwen Carr, who shared deeply personal insights into her son's life, which until now have been largely overshadowed by the tragedy of his death.
A new CBS New York Investigation has found nearly four dozen hospitals have closed across New York state over the past 25 years.
President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee are trying to grab some of the political spotlight, in part by unveiling a new plan to cap rents and build housing.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
Leaders from across the Tri-State Area are reacting after an assassination attempt at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.
President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee are trying to grab some of the political spotlight, in part by unveiling a new plan to cap rents and build housing.
CBS New York's Christine Sloan has covered Sen. Bob Menendez for more than 30 years and described Tuesday's verdict as "an extraordinary moment."
Sen. Bob Menendez has been convicted on federal bribery charges, and pressure is mounting for the New Jersey Democrat to resign.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.
CBS New York's Christine Sloan has covered Sen. Bob Menendez for more than 30 years and described Tuesday's verdict as "an extraordinary moment."
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were accused of accepting bribes of gold bars, stacks of cash and a Mercedes.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Shelley Duvall worked frequently with director Robert Altman, and appeared in her final film in 2023 after decades away from Hollywood.
Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the case, which stems from the 2021 on-set shooting of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for "Rust."
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Spain has won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory as England's painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on.
The Orioles, aided by a pair of miscues by the Yankees, rallied in the ninth inning for a 6-5 win on Sunday.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
Mayor Eric Adams' rezoning proposal, dubbed "City of Yes," sparked debate at a lengthy public hearing Wednesday.
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 New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 16 at 11 p.m.
A CBS New York Investigation has found nearly four dozen hospitals have closed across New York State since 2000. Investigative Reporter Tim McNicholas shows us how one impending closure here in the city is already affecting patients.
There are bipartisan calls for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign after he was found guilty of all charges at his federal corruption trial Tuesday. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports on what's next for the three-term senator.
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.
Crime and safety was the focus for the second night of the Republican National Convention. Former rivals of Donald Trump took the stage to push for unity and make his case for re-election. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.