Rangers can’t find winning combo despite slew of lineup changes
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Rangers’ loss to the Panthers in the Eastern Conference finals wasn’t down to a few inconsequential personnel decisions, but they certainly played a factor in their late playoff run. When head coach Peter Laviolette opted to insert Filip Chytil into the lineup for Game 3 of the Blueshirts’ second-round series against […]
Jonny Brodzinski back in Rangers lineup for Game 6
SUNRISE, Fla. — Whether it’s the regular season or the postseason, Johnny Brodzinski is ready to answer the call. It’s a lifestyle and mindset the 30-year-old reserve skater has acquired over the course of his eight-year NHL career, bouncing between three different clubs in the American Hockey League and National Hockey League, including four seasons […]
Rangers’ playoff lineup has been constant juggling act
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Rangers’ loss to the Panthers in the Eastern Conference finals wasn’t the result of inconsequential personnel decisions, but it certainly played a factor in their playoff berth. When head coach Peter Laviolette opted to insert Filip Chytil into the lineup for Game 3 of the Blueshirts’ second-round series against the Hurricanes, […]
Kaapo Kakko back in Rangers’ lineup after Jimmy Vesey injury
Welcome back, Capo Cuckoo. Rangers guard Jimmy Vesey was ruled out Friday with an upper-body injury, and Kako missed Game 2 for medical reasons but returned to the lineup for Game 3 against the Panthers on Sunday afternoon. Blake Wheeler was another option but has been sidelined. Wheeler hasn’t played since suffering a lower-body injury […]
Mark Messier wants Matt Rempe in Rangers’ lineup for Game 2
Rangers legend Mark Messier had already said the team was playing “too cautious” and “too conservative,” but that was before the Blueshirts lost to the Panthers in Game 1. Ta. Even with a 3-0 loss on Wednesday night, he is certainly of the opinion that the Rangers need Matt Lempe back in the lineup for […]
Filip Chytil implies he will be in Rangers’ lineup for Game 1
Filip Chytil was in the Czech Republic recovering from a suspected concussion but was unable to stay awake until 1am local time before the Rangers game. Instead, he watched the highlights the next morning. Still, he envisioned being with the team again. “Even in those moments when I was going home and resting and having […]
OG Anunoby returns to Knicks’ starting lineup after injury
Game 7 between the Knicks and the Pacers saw everyone back on deck as prized wing OG Anunoby returned on Sunday after missing the past four games. Anunoby tested out the hamstring he injured in Game 2 and was inserted into the starting lineup along with Josh Hart, with the Knicks aiming to reach the […]
Rangers aren’t giving their Game 6 lineup away just yet
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Rangers don’t just have close to the best lineup information. They’re throwing curveballs that they’ve shown in practice and games. So the biggest reason to think Johnny Brodzinski might return for Thursday’s Game 6 against the Hurricanes is bigger than the fact that he slipped on the fourth line in front […]
Knicks dominate the glass despite going with smaller lineup in Game 5
The Knicks entered the game with a reduced starting lineup, but as a side effect they completely dominated the boards. Backup guard Miles McBride replaced the injured Precious Achiuwa in the starting five, with Isaiah Hartenstein, Josh Hart and the Knicks outrebounding the Pacers in an astonishing 27-11 first half. , and achieved their third […]
Core soreness keeps Brandon Nimmo from Mets lineup
Brandon Nimmo felt more mobile Sunday than the day before when he was sidelined with right intercostal discomfort, but he was left out of the Mets’ starting lineup as a precaution. The outfielder was scheduled to undergo further testing of his health during his pregame swing after receiving positive results from an initial strength test […]