It’s Davey Mac here and I’ve got your Monday edition of the Sports Report for ya! Playoff action! Yanks in the toilet! Aaron Rodgers! But first!
Hockey fans…we’ve got ourselves a Game 7 this evening! The Devils face the Rangers…winner takes all!
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – APRIL 27: Akira Schmid #40 of the New Jersey Devils tends net against the New York Rangers during the second period in Game Five of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center on April 27, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils shut out the Rangers 4-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
The hockey game is another chapter in this epic battle for geographic superiority! Yet again these two neighbors (and rivals) will embark in sport to determine who rules harder…Jersey or the Big Apple!
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – APRIL 27: Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers gives up a goal to Ondrej Palat #18 of the New Jersey Devils at 39 seconds of the first period in Game Five of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center on April 27, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Rangers 4-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
The series is all tied up after the Rangers won Game 6 on Saturday. The Rangers looked good as they attained a 5 to 2 victory in Madison Square Garden.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 29: Michael McLeod #20 of the New Jersey Devils moves in on Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers during the first period in Game Six of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 29, 2023 in New York, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tonight’s game is at the Prudential Center and the crowd will be pumped! The Jersey crew will be in the house…and it’s gonna get nuts!
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – APRIL 27: Kevin Bahl #88 of the New Jersey Devils battles with Barclay Goodrow #21 of the New York Rangers in Game Five of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center on April 27, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Enjoy the Game 7 between the Devils and Rangers! It promises to be special with these two familiar foes! Let’s go!
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – APRIL 27: Akira Schmid #40 of the New Jersey Devils defends the net against the New York Rangers in Game Five of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center on April 27, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Knicks Lost Game 1 To Heat
Let’s start with basketball…where the Knicks lost to the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals yesterday…108 to 101. Miami’s Jimmy Butler had 25 points and 11 rebounds in the game…as the Heat go up one game to none on the Knicks. Game 2 is Tuesday in Madison Square Garden.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 30: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat heads for the net as Obi Toppin #1 of the New York Knicks defends in the first half during game one of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Warriors Get Past Kings On Curry's Amazing Performance
Other basketball from yesterday…the defending-champion Warriors stayed alive by defeating the Kings in Game 7…120 to 100. Golden State’s Steph Curry scored 50 points in the win…the most points ever in a Game 7 in NBA playoff history.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors attempts a three point basket against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter in game seven of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Golden 1 Center on April 30, 2023 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Devils Vs. Rangers Tonight!
Over to hockey…as the Devils and Rangers face off tonight for a Game 7 at the Prudential Center. The series is all tied up after the Rangers beat the Devils on Saturday in Game 6 by the score of 5 to 2.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – APRIL 27: The New Jersey Devils celebrate a victory over the New York Rangers in Game Five of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center on April 27, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Boston Bruins Shockingly Eliminated
Other huge hockey news is that the Boston Bruins lost Game 7 to the Florida Panthers yesterday in Overtime…4 to 3…as the Bruins are shockingly eliminated after a season in which they got 65 wins…the most in the NHL.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 30: David Pastrnak #88, Garnet Hathaway #21, and Charlie McAvoy #73 of the Boston Bruins react after Florida Panthers defeat the Bruins 4-3 in overtime of Game Seven of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on April 30, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Yanks Lose Third Straight
The Yankees had a tough weekend by losing three in a row as the Yanks were crushed by the Rangers yesterday…15 to 2. The Yanks are just 3 and 7 in their last ten games.
ARLINGTON, TX – APRIL 30: Jonah Heim #28 of the Texas Rangers rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning at Globe Life Field on April 30, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
Phils Fall To Houston
The Phillies fell to the Astros…4 to 3. The Phils drop to 15 and 14.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 30: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros scores ahead of catcher J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Minute Maid Park on April 30, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Mets Game Rained Out
The Mets game versus the Braves was rained out. They have a double-header scheduled for today…the first game is at one o’clock…the second game is at four.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 28: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves makes the force out with Brett Baty #22 of the New York Mets out at second at Citi Field on April 28, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Jet Coach Saleh Welcomes Rodgers
Jets head coach Robert Saleh spoke to the press on Saturday…and obviously gushed about new acquisition Aaron Rodgers. Saleh said: “To get Aaron here, it’s a blessing. We got better this week — a lot better this week.”
FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY – APRIL 26: (L-R) New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, quarterback Aaron Rodgers and head coach Robert Saleh attend a press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on April 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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