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Islanders defense has to play better in front of star goalie as playoff push intensifies

The Islanders have not been knocked below the playoff cutline, but they head into Friday’s home match against the Flyers with minimal cushion.

Ex-Islander charged in alleged youth hockey coach attack

Mikhail Grabovski was coaching a Markham Waxers under-15 playoff game at the time of the incident. 

Rangers have questions to answer in this area as season winds down

Igor Shesterkin gives the team its best chance to win when wins aren’t necessarily in the best interest of a team looking ahead to the June draft.

Rangers captain finding his form in return to center

J.T. Miller hasn’t looked like himself for much of the season, recording his fewest points per game in seven years.

Rangers forward's net-front presence adding new dynamic to his game

Among the entire NHL, he sits in an eight-way tie for the third-most tip-in scores. 

Islanders rookie's heater is no surprise to his old OHL GM: 'Elite talent'

For Ritchie, this serves as the first stretch run of his NHL career.

Islanders star focused on different moment after making more team history

Matthew Schaefer’s assist on Anders Lee’s third-period goal gave him 57 points for the season — and another piece of Islanders history.

Rangers, Igor Shesterkin show some fight to avoid dubious sweep with win over rivals

The Rangers were able to maintain a sliver of their pride at Madison Square Garden.

Islanders fall to Sabres for second straight loss in tough blow in tight playoff race

Though Ilya Sorokin kept the Islanders in a game, they dropped a second consecutive match with a 4-3 defeat to the Sabres.

Rangers and Devils goalies get into heated fight in wild scene

Even in the midst of a lost season for the Rangers and Devils, the Hudson River rivalry can still produce some intense moments.

Rangers coach weighs in on Golden Knights' stunning John Tortorella hire

Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan and ex-Rangers head coach John Tortorella go way back.

Our best bet for Tuesday's Rangers vs. Devils throwaway

There’s more fancam filler on the MSG jumbotron than actual hockey these days. 

Best bet for Islanders-Sabres on Tuesday

The Islanders have to dust themselves off after an embarrassing loss on Monday night.

The Rangers see the promise of Will Cuylle — now they need him to deliver

The increased responsibility was a necessity, especially after Cuylle was one of the few Rangers to take positive steps in his game last season.

Ilya Sorokin could have to wait for shot at Islanders redemption after career-worst outing

The Islanders didn’t give Ilya Sorokin much of a chance in their 8-3 loss to the Penguins on Monday at UBS Arena.

Rangers staring at local hockey rock bottom in game with Devils

In a season of lows and rock bottoms, the Rangers are in danger of hitting another one.

Islanders give away pair of two-goal leads to Penguins in embarrassing collapse

The embarrassing defensive effort led to Ilya Sorokin being pulled for just the second time this season, as the Islanders allowed their most goals this season and gave away a pair...

Rangers never take this star's brilliance for granted in lost season

It would be understandable if games like Sunday’s from Igor Shesterkin started to blend in for the Rangers, even if head coach Mike Sullivan insisted that’s not the case —...

Back the Islanders in a playoff preview against Penguins

Monday's tilt between the Islanders and Penguins is as close as you can get to a playoff game in the regular season.

Two long shots can take advantage of weak Western Conference

An imbalanced draw always creates betting opportunities.