Sports

76ers Defeat Knicks 130-119 at Madison Square Garden. The Philadelphia 76ers outpaced the New York Knicks 130-119 at Madison Square Garden. The game was played in front of 19,390 fans and saw the 76ers secure a road victory with a strong offensive effort. Philadelphia finished with an 11-point margin. (Source: Townsquare Times on Jan 3) ✗ New York Knicks ✓ Philadelphia 76ers

Devils Defeat Mammoth 4-1 at Prudential Center. New Jersey controlled the pace to secure a 4-1 win over Utah at Prudential Center. The Devils' defense limited the Mammoth to just one goal, while the home side pulled away in the final periods. Attendance for the game was 16,928. (Source: Townsquare Times on Jan 2) ✓ New Jersey Devils ✗ Utah Mammoth

Rockets Defeat Nets 120-96 at Barclays Center. The Houston Rockets controlled the game against the Brooklyn Nets, outscoring the hosts 120-96 at Barclays Center. The Rockets built a commanding lead and never let up, ultimately winning by 24 points. Attendance for the game was 18,003. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 31) ✗ Brooklyn Nets ✓ Houston Rockets

Utah Mammoth Defeat Islanders 7-2 at UBS Arena. The Utah Mammoth took control at UBS Arena with a decisive 7-2 victory over the New York Islanders. Utah's offense dominated the matchup and kept the Islanders out of reach throughout the game. Attendance was reported at 17,255. (Source: Townsquare Times on Dec 31) ✗ New York Islanders ✓ Utah Mammoth

Rangers Defeat Panthers 5-1 at loanDepot park Winter Classic. The New York Rangers controlled the action to defeat the Florida Panthers 5-1 in the Discover NHL Winter Classic at loanDepot park. The event drew a crowd of 36,153 fans, creating a unique outdoor hockey atmosphere. The Rangers' four-goal margin was the most lopsided Winter Classic victory to date. (Source: Townsquare Times on Jan 2) ✗ Florida Panthers ✓ New York Rangers