RJ Barrett erupted, Julius Randle didn’t get ejected and the Knicks didn’t blow a big lead as they ended their seven-game losing streak with  a stunning 116-93 pounding of the Clippers at Crytpo.com Arena.  In the third quarter, trailing by double digits, Clippers point guard Reggie Jackson soared in for a breakaway dunk and clanked … Continue reading Knicks Rout Clippers 116-93 →

Thursday night provided just the latest example of a Rangers victory not aligning with the peripheral numbers that are supposedly meant to measure a team’s true performance, independent of the scoreboard.  So while the Rangers beat the Capitals, 4-1, while in command most of the match, in which every goal came at full strength, they came … Continue reading NY Rangers Shine With Igor Shesterkin In Net →

The New York Islanders needed a near-perfect Week 18, but had some disappointing results instead. Their come-from- behind-win against the Boston Bruins was a dominant one, but the Islanders went winless in their other two games this week. They lost an ugly one in regulation to the inferior Buffalo Sabres, who were able to score … Continue reading Islanders’ Brock Nelson Is Their Player Of The Week →