Bantering Points: 11/27/25
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Latest blog entries from New York teams across every league
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
The Atlanta Falcons finally beat a team they were supposed to. Their three previous wins this year had come against Vikings and Bills teams expected to be far better than they actually are and the Commanders before they came apart completely, while their losses came to the Panthers (twice!) and hapless Dolphins, as well as […]
I’m thankful for David Ortiz and DAAAAAA Yankees lose! which became a viral sensation this year, expanding from just a Red Sox thing. — Mike Carlucci I’m thankful that Major League Baseball is in a great place, trending up from one of the best World Series of this century, complete with a normal offseason where […]
Good morning Gang Green Nation! Happy Thanksgiving on behalf of the entire Gang Green Nation staff. As always, we are thankful you are here. Through all the craziness of a bumbling Jets team that never seems to make any progress towards establishing a winning program, you are here. You are here to talk Jets football […]
The Brooklyn Nets (3-14) host the Philadelphia 76ers (9-8) after losing eight straight home games. The 76ers are favored by 6 points in the contest, which starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 28, 2025. The point total for the matchup is set at 228.5. 76ers vs. Nets Odds 76ers odds to win: -245 Nets odds to win: +200 Spread: 76ers (-6) Total: 228.5 How to Bet on 76ers vs. Nets Game Time and Information When: Friday, November 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Barcla...
The Milwaukee Bucks (8-11) are 7-point underdogs as they try to stop a three-game road losing streak when they take on the New York Knicks (11-6) on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Madison Square Garden. The game airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video. The matchup’s over/under is 234.5. Knicks vs. Bucks Odds Knicks odds to win: -255 Bucks odds to win: +210 Spread: Knicks (-7) Total: 234.5 How to Bet on Knicks vs. Bucks Game Time and Information When: Friday, November 2...
The Islanders fell to the Boston Bruins for the second time this month and the third time this season, an odd sweep (two regulation losses, one shootout) at the hands of a team that has been up and down and missing its top defenseman. It was an odd game. The Islanders outshot Boston 45-14 (!), […]
First Period The New Jersey Devils had a chance to take a lead in the first minute of the game when Dougie Hamilton bounced the puck off of Jordan Binnington, giving Nico Hischier a rebound opportunity. His shot was saved, and the puck bounced over Timo Meier’s stick as he came crashing towards the crease. […]
On November 26th in 2005, New York Rangers defenceman Marek Malik scored on Olaf Kölzig of the Washington Capitals ending the then-longest overtime shootout in NHL history. The memorable marker, Malik's first in 21 months, came in the 15th round of the encore, giving New York a 3-2 win over Washington. In 2014, the Capitals found themselves in the now-longest shootout in NHL history,
On November 25th in 2009, Sherry Ross became the first female play-by-play announcer to call an entire NHL game in English. The milestone occurred at the Prudential Center in a match featuring the Ottawa Senators and New Jersey Devils, which the home team won 3-1. The historical event may be heard here. With Devils radio regular Matt Loughlin absent due to the death of his father-in-law, Ross
The Rangers converted on their chances, the Hurricanes did not, and one of the oddest teams in the NHL this season picked up another road win on Wednesday Night as the New York Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 in a pre-Thanksgiving matchup in Raleigh. Igor Shesterkin made 36 stops, several of the high-danger variety […]
The Rangers battled through penalties, pressure, and a lopsided shot clock to pull off a crucial 4–2 win in Carolina, powered by big nights from Shesterkin, Panarin, and Trocheck.
Tonight at the Spectrum Center, the New York Knicks (11-6) routed the Charlotte Hornets (4-14) behind swarming defense, relentless rim pressure, and sizzling shooting. Josh Hart and Miles McBride impressed, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns controlled the halfcourt, and Mitchell Robinson (playing with the second unit) dominated the paint. Charlotte bricked threes, coughed up turnovers, […]
The New England Patriots returned to the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium on Wednesday for their first practice leading up to their Week 13 game against the New York Giants. While no injury report was released by the club due to the game taking place on Monday, we were able to get a glimpse at […]
Drake Powell entered the NBA with a label he didn’t ask for. After being selected, No. 22 overall in June’s NBA draft, the UNC product was tagged by some executives as the draft’s biggest “reach” in ESPN’s overall draft survey that polled over 20 anonymous NBA executives and scouts, asking for their thoughts on the […]
The Falcons are likely to be without their top receiver this Sunday as they head to MetLife Stadium to take on the Jets. London is having a fantastic season. He has gone over 100 receiving yards in five of his last six games. He did, however, miss Atlanta’s Week 12 win over the New Orleans […]
The New York (10–6) roll into Charlotte to face the struggling Hornets (4–13), who have dropped six straight. The Knicks hope to keep their NBA Cup hopes alive while battling their well-documented road issues; they’ve won just two away games all season, and their offensive rating sinks from 123.8 at home to 114.4 away from […]
The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils (14-7-1) versus the St. Louis Blues (7-10-6). The Time: 7:00 PM ET The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN 2, Radio — Devils Hockey Radio The Game Preview: See Matt’s preview from this morning. The Song of the Day: Walk right it, it’s around the back: just half a mile from the railroad track. […]
The NHL's trade market is starting to heat up and two teams worth keeping tabs on include the New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues. The Blues are in sell mode, as they're listening to trade inquiries on just about everyone, and when it comes to the Devils targets, veteran center Brayden Schenn appears to be the perfect Blue to zone in on. Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald is in the market for a two-way center for his third line, as Schenn would complement Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes down the middle ...
Welcome to Thanksgiving Eve, folks! I hope you’ve hung your stockings by the chimney with care, in hopes that they’ll soon be filled with gravy, turkey, mashed potatoes, etc. I might be mixing up my holidays here, but it’s the Internet, there’s no truth anymore. Now that we’ve gotten the nihilism out of the way, […]
When Landry Shamet grabbed his shoulder and ran to the locker room during last week’s contest against the Magic, Knicks fans were shaken. Shamet had been a godsend for a Knicks team that had had its share of ups and downs. His three-point shooting and defense had been pivotal in keeping the Knicks afloat during […]
Week 12 of the NFL season saw a new team take the lead of the AFC North. Let’s check in on the Ravens and the rest of their divisional opponents! Baltimore Ravens (6-5) The Ravens have a record above .500 for the first time this season following a 23-10 win over the New York Jets. […]
Will Saquon Barkley pay out his Week 13 anytime TD player prop when the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Chicago Bears on Friday at 3 p.m. ET? Below, we dig into his upcoming matchup and dissect the important stats. Barkley’s next game is against the Chicago Bears, and prop bets for the Philadelphia Eagles running back are listed here, so take a look. Saquon Barkley’s Anytime TD Prop Odds vs. the Bears Barkley’s odds to score a TD in this game: -125 (Bet $12.50 to win $10 if he scores a T...
After waking up in the second half to take care of business against the lowly Nets on Monday night, New York continues their road trip by going into Charlotte to take on the 4-13 Hornets. Charlotte started the season off on a relatively good note, going 2-1 in their first three games, but has struggled […]
A day after waiving Jusso Parssinen, the Rangers shuffle again: he clears, Mackey’s up, a CBA clause comes into play, and key injuries leave tonight’s lineup in flux.