Surging Lehner, Islanders Are Going Above And Beyond What Literally Everyone Thought Possible
Forget the NHL, Robin Lehner is one of the best stories in all of sports right now. While we're at it, so are the New York Islanders.
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Forget the NHL, Robin Lehner is one of the best stories in all of sports right now. While we're at it, so are the New York Islanders.
Robin Lehner made 39 saves against his former team and the Islanders beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Monday night
New York has won six of seven. Robin Lehner made 36 saves for his second shutout of the season, and Ryan Pulock had two assists.
The game got chippy late with several fights, including pushing and shoving after the final buzzer.
Though we have not seen a trophy lifted in this town since the Giants won Super Bowl XLVI after the 2010 season, there were plenty of intriguing stories over the last 12 months.
Anders Lee scored one of the most unusual of his 137 career goals on Sunday night — and it wasn't even the most bizarre goal of the game.
William Karlsson and Paul Stastny scored 1:03 apart in the third period, and Marc-Andre Fleury got his 424th career win as Vegas rallied for a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
Robin Lehner stopped 35 shots, Anthony Beauvillier scored his fourth goal in five games
Goaltender Thomas Greiss bottled up Colorado's fast-flying offense and Johnny Boychuk scored his first goal of the season.
Anthony Beauvillier and Casey Cizikas also scored in regulation for the Islanders, who beat the Red Wings for the fourth straight time — including a 3-2 win at Detroit last Saturday.
Anthony Beauvillier and Adam Pelech scored for New York. The Islanders have lost six of eight (2-4-2). Robin Lehner finished with 14 saves to fall to 0-4-2 in his last seven appearances.
Jake Guentzel scored the decisive goal in the shootout to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 2-1 victory
The Islanders trailed 2-0 after the first period but rallied with goals by Casey Cizikas, Ryan Pulock and Martin.
New York's Anders Lee scored for the fourth straight game, his 11th of the season. Brock Nelson's 10th was a short-handed goal for the Islanders, who have one win in their last five games.
The Islanders dropped to 0-4-0 against Central Division teams. New York went 0-for-2 on the power play and are 0-for-18 over their last eight games.
The last-place Nationals beat the Mets 9-3 on Thursday to take two of three from their banged-up NL East rivals.
The boys are advancing to the U.S. world championship round this weekend, and fans in the community are eager to watch and cheer on their very own.
The Jets placed defensive lineman Rashad Weaver on season-ending injured reserve and released defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis on Thursday.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning to lift the Yankees to a 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
The Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending New York's three-game winning streak.
The New York Yankees matched a franchise record with nine longballs in a 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The New York Mets pounded Washington 8-1 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory.
Keli Zinn was named the university's next athletic director. She was formerly at Louisiana State University, and was the first female athletic director for West Virginia.
Fairfield National defeated South Dakota 13-1 to get within one game of playing for the U.S. championship in Williamsport.
It's no surprise that the people who want to replace Adams smell blood and are on the attack.
Over 100 people have been sickened in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a longtime adviser to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is accused of accepting a TV show appearance, catering and home renovations.
Former City Hall adviser Winnie Greco allegedly handed journalist Katie Honan cash stuffed into a potato chip bag.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey and a coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
The boys are advancing to the U.S. world championship round this weekend, and fans in the community are eager to watch and cheer on their very own.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey and a coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
Fairfield National defeated South Dakota 13-1 to get within one game of playing for the U.S. championship in Williamsport.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore are still seeing some impact.
It's the latest immigration raid in Edison after a similar one in July.
Attorneys say one of the victims raised warning flags about the killer, but that investigators failed to act.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey and a coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Rough surf and strong winds from Hurricane Erin are battering beaches, and the storm is expected to cause major erosion.
Hurricane Erin is causing dangerous conditions at beaches along the Jersey Shore, NYC and Long Island, where some could see coastal flooding.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey and a coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Officials say safety is the number one concern as Hurricane Erin moves closer to our shores.
These are the top-ranked high schools in New York City and Long Island, U.S. News & World Report says.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said a weeklong intensive search resulted in 42 arrests.
It's no surprise that the people who want to replace Adams smell blood and are on the attack.
Alina Habba, President Trump's former personal lawyer, has been serving as New Jersey's U.S. attorney "without lawful authority" since early July, a judge said.
Energy suppliers are having trouble keeping up with the rapid increase in demand, and consumers in some states are seeing higher monthly bills.
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a longtime adviser to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is accused of accepting a TV show appearance, catering and home renovations.
Over 100 people have been sickened in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem.
Both lawsuits claim construction companies failed to protect workers from unsafe conditions that led to the spread of the disease.
If confirmed, it would be the first case of locally acquired malaria in New Jersey since 1991. There are about 100 travel-related cases in the state each year, health officials said.
There are now 108 confirmed cases of the potentially deadly form of pneumonia in Harlem since late July, NYC officials said.
Supporters of the Medicaid cuts say the changes will reduce fraud and abuse, but others worry about impacts to the vulnerable.
It's leading to a larger conversation on safety and etiquette.
Tickets are on sale now for the fall edition of NYC Broadway Week 2025, when select shows offer two tickets for the price of one.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
The life and work of journalist and educator David Diaz was celebrated Thursday, on the eve of what would've been his 83rd birthday.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
The last-place Nationals beat the Mets 9-3 on Thursday to take two of three from their banged-up NL East rivals.
The boys are advancing to the U.S. world championship round this weekend, and fans in the community are eager to watch and cheer on their very own.
The Jets placed defensive lineman Rashad Weaver on season-ending injured reserve and released defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis on Thursday.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning to lift the Yankees to a 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
The Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending New York's three-game winning streak.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
The state says the move will expand protections for swimming and fishing to more than 90% of New York City's waterways.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
Residents say they approved a plan which included affordable housing but are now facing a shelter for 169 families.
Some Bay Ridge homeowners say the city's plan for 50 new Citi Bike docking stations is too big and too dangerous.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for August 21 at 8:45 p.m.
Water pressure in Paterson is returning to normal with both broken pipelines now repaired and operating.
Thirty-six years after Lyle and Erik Menendez killed their parents, the brothers are asking to be released on parole. Erik's hearing was Thursday. Cameras were not allowed in court. Nik Zecevic is following the case from Los Angeles.
The massive civil fraud penalty against President Trump has been thrown out by a panel of New York appellate judges. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The impact from Hurricane Erin was felt from Long Island to New Jersey on Thursday. Anthony Ramos, Jennifer McLogan and Nikki DeMentri report.
