Eastern Conference Finals
Schmeelk: It’s Time For Knicks To Take Care Of Business
The Knicks need to get focused on Wednesday night and put the Celtics out of their misery. There can’t be any more fooling around here. Take a double-digit first-half lead and hold it for the rest of the game.
Giglio: 3 Seasons Down, 1 To Go — Who Are The Real Knicks?
There are four games left, and the most important question remains unanswered: When the playoffs begin, which Knicks team will take the floor?
Schmeelk: Knicks’ Victory Over Oklahoma City Was A Playoff-Quality Win
The Knicks were out to make a statement on Sunday, and they did it by beating Oklahoma City — one of the top three teams in the NBA — in their building.
Schmeelk: It’s All About The No. 2 Seed For The Knicks
With the Atlantic Division all but wrapped up, the Knicks need to finish ahead of the Indiana Pacers and earn the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
Schmeelk: Was Carmelo’s 50 A Sign That He’s Truly Healthy And About To Get Hot?
Tuesday night’s win against the Heat was much less dramatic or significant than it could have been if the Heat’s stars were on the court. But it was significant in another way: Carmelo Anthony’s 50-point effort might mean that he is about to hit his stride.
Schmeelk: Knicks Have One Worry In Second Half — Defense
Everything else will take care of itself if the Knicks start to guard people. It’s all that matters. It’s everything.
Silverman: Rangers, Bruins Are Keeping The New York-Boston Rivalry Alive And Well
The Rangers-Bruins rivalry is coming back to life. After meeting twice in the first three games of the regular season, there will be one more meeting before the postseason.
Monzo: A Preview Of The 2013 New York Rangers
The lockout was a disaster. Everyone knows it, and we blogged and tweeted about it. But now we move forward and start talking about actual hockey. I don’t know about you, but I am fired up. Now it’s time to look at the Rangers and how they stack up this season.
Rangers’ Henrik Lundqvist: ‘I Think We Have The Team To Do It’
“I think we have the team to do it,” goaltender Henrik Lundqvist said. “…We look at the guys in the room, (and) they’re great hockey players. But it’s about executing and (seeing) if we can do it.”
Rangers Given Second-Best Odds To Win Stanley Cup Finals
The Penguins — at 8-1 — have the best odds of taking home the hardware. The Rangers were given the second-best odds at 17-2. The Canucks, Kings and Flyers rounded out the top five.
Silverman: Work Stoppage Looms As Bettman Sets Lockout Date
There’s a growing chance that the Rangers won’t get a chance to show their fans and the rest of the NHL how good they are. A work stoppage is looming over the league.
Silverman: Lundqvist’s Honor Reaffirms That Rangers Must Look For Offense In Draft
The goaltending is good enough. The defense is good enough. The mindset is strong enough. That’s why in a draft that is strong on defensive players, Glen Sather has to look for offensive talent.
Hartnett: ‘Man Of The People’ Lundqvist Finally Gets His Vezina
Henrik Lundqvist’s long wait to win the Vezina Trophy finally ended Wednesday night, as one of hockey’s good guys came away with the ultimate goalie prize.
Hartnett: Devils Struggling To Match Kings’ Firepower
New Jersey simply cannot match ammunition with a loaded Los Angeles Kings’ roster.
Rangers Right Wing Marian Gaborik To Undergo Surgery; Likely To Miss Start Of Next Season
Rangers right wing Marian Gaborik is set to undergo surgery next week to repair a labral tear in his right shoulder, the team confirmed on Friday. The setback is expected to keep the NHL veteran off the ice for the start of next season.
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