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Rangers’ history of adjustments is on their side for Game 2

The Rangers, under head coach Peter Laviolette, have shown an ability to attack opponents at a rapid clip this season, especially after losses. Now, the Blueshirts will need to learn from that habit after falling behind to the Panthers in the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, where the home team […]

Adam Fox’s health remains a Ranger question heading into Game 2

Adam Fox had neither the time nor the interest to discuss his health before Game 1 of this conference final, brushing off questions about it like sweat from his brow. “I’m OK,” he said Tuesday. “I’m ready to leave tomorrow.” Tomorrow came and went, and Fox looked nothing like his usual self as he struggled […]

Umpire waves off home run, ends game in NJ HS baseball game in controversy

One New Jersey high school baseball team is infuriated after a controversial call in Wednesday’s state tournament game between Northern Highlands and Mount Olive. In the top of the seventh, Northern Highlands appeared to have hit a game-tying three-run home run, but it was voided when Mount Olive protested to the home plate umpire, who […]

Panthers blank Rangers to steal Game 1 of Eastern Conference Final

The Rangers had never trailed in a series this postseason until the Panthers started the Eastern Conference Finals at home in the concrete jungle. It took 10 games and two rounds to get there, but the Blueshirts finally faced off against a Florida team, winning Game 1 3-0 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night […]

Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving propel Mavericks to Game 1 win over Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks with a strong game, making some crucial shots late, drawing a few fouls and playing some strong defense. The Mavericks may not be favorites in another series, but they stole home court advantage from the Minnesota Timberwolves with this promising start. Doncic scored 15 of his 33 […]

Alexis Lafreniere own-goal was breaking point in Rangers’ Game 1 loss

The Rangers lost by just one point in the third period of Game 1 of the conference finals against the Panthers when goaltender Igor Shesterkin went wide in front of the goal and knocked down a loose puck. The only thing is, we didn’t get very far. The puck then landed right in front of […]

Panthers’ Game 1 shutout over Rangers a Garden rarity

Sergei Bobrovsky saw 23 shots on Wednesday night, but he stopped all of them. The Panthers netminder earned himself a 3-0 victory in the opener of the Eastern Conference finals at the Garden, handing the Rangers their first blank appearance of the postseason and achieving the rare feat for just the second time since the […]

Rangers fail to match Panthers’ physically in Game 1 loss

The Rangers’ struggles breaking down the Panthers’ defense and forecheck all night aren’t the only thing they should be concerned about after Wednesday night’s game. What should worry them equally is that Florida coach Paul Maurice felt his team’s forecheck wasn’t particularly effective on a night when the Rangers managed just 23 shots on Sergei […]

Rangers have no answers for Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk in Game 1

Highlights and lowlights from the Rangers’ 3-0 loss to the Panthers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night: 1. Matthew Tkachuk Florida’s superstar was all over the game, scoring the opening goal, landing hits and making his impact felt all over the ice. Matthew Tkachuk celebrates after scoring a goal from […]