@ Nassau Coliseum: Uniondale, New York
New York Islanders (13-15-7, 33 pts)
vs.
Montreal Canadiens (15-18-3, 33 pts)
Game time: 7 pm
TV: MSG Plus

@ Nassau Coliseum: Uniondale, New York
New York Islanders (13-15-7, 33 pts)
vs.
Montreal Canadiens (15-18-3, 33 pts)
Game time: 7 pm
TV: MSG Plus

There haven’t been too many NBA players who have come close to matching the dominance and achievements of Michael Jordan, but the number 4 athlete has certainly thrown his hat into the ring. Straight out of High School, this NBA star has won rings, MVP’s, and scoring titles and is considered one of the most complete players in NBA history. He has been elevated to every All-NBA team this decade, and has been featured in every NBA All-star game. Often criticized off the court for being an unsavory character, nobody can deny the legacy the number 4 athlete continues to build while still playing in the prime of his career.

via Associated Press
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — For one night, the New York Rangers‘ roster shake up worked.
Playing without benched veterans Wade Redden and Ales Kotalik, the Rangers responded to coach John Tortorella’s heavy hand and broke out of their offensive woes.
Ryan Callahan had two goals and two assists, and Henrik Lundqvist made 35 saves to lift the Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night that snapped a five-game losing streak (0-3-2) and gave them a split of the home-and-home series.

Bits n’ Pieces
- Rest in peace, Chris Henry passes at 26
- The future is here, Giants want Superbowl in 2014
- On a mission, Colts beat Jaguars to remain perfect
- Main event, Jones wants Pacquiao-Mayweather in Dallas
Faren and more bits after the jump…..

via Associated Press
CHICAGO — The way this one started, the Chicago Bulls looked as though they were headed toward another blowout loss. Instead, they can breathe a little easier.
Luol Deng scored 24 points, John Salmons added 20 and the Bulls rallied from 17 down to beat the New York Knicks 98-89 Thursday night for their third win in 14 games.


I thought Darko would be an integral part of the Knicks rotation this season, but I’m not running the team. Darko alongside with Nate Robinson have been banished to the bench and it does not look like they will be seeing any action soon. Milicic has 15 DNP’s this season and was placed on the inactive list on Tuesday when the Knicks faced the Bobcats.

via New York Post
The Mets landed the leading contender to be their set-up man last night when they agreed to terms with hard-throwing Japanese import Ryota Igarashi on a two-year deal.
The 30-year-old Igarashi, a right hander whose best pitches are a forkball and splitter, had Tommy John surgery two years ago, but reportedly has regained most of his arm strength and throws regularly in the mid- to high-90s.

Bits n’ Pieces
- Pray for him, Bengals Chris Henry in critical condition after accident
- Serious bidness, Mets and Bay talks intensify
- Bad timing, Tiger voted AP athlete of the decade
- QB Cooking, Frye to start over Russell for Raiders
test drive luxury and more bits after the jump….