Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin racking up milestones at a rapid paceMaybe it wasn’t the competitive imbalance in the KHL skewing Igor Shesterkin’s numbers after all. Because the Rangers rookie Russian goalie won yet again, backstopping his team to a 3-2 win over the Sharks at the Garden on Saturday night. The 44-save performance followed his 27-save win in Carolina on Friday night, … [Read more...] about Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin racking up milestones at a rapid pace
Dynastic Islanders deserve unprecedented Hall of Fame honor
Dynastic Islanders deserve unprecedented Hall of Fame honorPlease don’t tell Denis Potvin I said so, but No. 5 had a point on SNY Friday night when he said the Islanders team that won four straight Stanley Cups and 19 consecutive playoff series in the early ’80s should be inducted en masse to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Potvin was at the Coliseum — a sentence that begins like this … [Read more...] about Dynastic Islanders deserve unprecedented Hall of Fame honor
Mets’ Yoenis Cespedes ends media boycott declaring Opening Day objective
Mets’ Yoenis Cespedes ends media boycott declaring Opening Day objectivePORT ST. LUCIE – Yoenis Cespedes avoided all talk about wild boars Sunday, but otherwise was willing to answer questions from reporters for the first time this spring. The Mets outfielder, who last week indicated he wouldn’t speak to the media this season, broke his silence, saying his focus was on the … [Read more...] about Mets’ Yoenis Cespedes ends media boycott declaring Opening Day objective
Yankees rookie Mike King is in the mix for a rotation spot
Yankees rookie Mike King is in the mix for a rotation spotTAMPA — Right-hander Mike King is in the mix for a rotation spot with James Paxton expected to miss at least the first two months of the season because of back surgery earlier this month and Luis Severino headed to New York for three days of tests on his right forearm. “I don’t know if I will ever feel that way,’’ King … [Read more...] about Yankees rookie Mike King is in the mix for a rotation spot
Mets’ Rick Porcello gets eye-opening welcome to National League
Mets’ Rick Porcello gets eye-opening welcome to National LeaguePORT ST. LUCIE — It was only one inning consisting of 17 pitches, but Rick Porcello received a taste Saturday of competing in a Mets uniform. Two weak singles, including a broken-bat shot by Garrett Cooper, produced a run against the veteran right-hander, who later admitted he wasn’t ready for the Marlins’ running … [Read more...] about Mets’ Rick Porcello gets eye-opening welcome to National League
J.A. Happ’s signature trait has never been more valuable
J.A. Happ’s signature trait has never been more valuableTAMPA — J.A. Happ had a bad 2019. Let’s get that out of the way upfront. Because Happ also had a valuable season. Not every 4.91 ERA is created equal. The ability to pitch five innings and give up three or four runs does not mean the same on every team. On a club with perhaps the best offense and bullpen in the majors, … [Read more...] about J.A. Happ’s signature trait has never been more valuable
RJ Barrett taking Zion Williamson hype to the next level
RJ Barrett taking Zion Williamson hype to the next levelAlready dominating the NBA, Zion Williamson is “not even 75 percent” of what he will become at this level, according to RJ Barrett. The former Duke teammates faced each other in the Rising Stars game during All-Star weekend, and the Canadian-born Barrett said he believes Williamson is just getting started. The No.1 overall … [Read more...] about RJ Barrett taking Zion Williamson hype to the next level
Devils overcome Alex Ovechkin’s 700th goal to clip Capitals
Devils overcome Alex Ovechkin’s 700th goal to clip CapitalsWith power and a prodigious shot, Alex Ovechkin now stands where few in the NHL have been. He became the eight NHL player to score 700 career goals, reaching the milestone in the third period of the ’ Capitals’ 3-2 loss to the Devils on Saturday at Prudential Center. “It’s a special moment,” Ovechkin said. “When you get … [Read more...] about Devils overcome Alex Ovechkin’s 700th goal to clip Capitals
Nets completely shut down Hornets in bounce-back win
Nets completely shut down Hornets in bounce-back winCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Nets were salty after the way their game in Philadelphia ended Thursday night. They were angry at the way the refs called it down the stretch, but far more with themselves for putting the outcome in somebody else’s hands. They made up for it Saturday against the Hornets. After letting the 76ers off the … [Read more...] about Nets completely shut down Hornets in bounce-back win