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After getting an injury scare when his leading scorer, Artemi Panarin, and Panarin’s linemate, Andrew Copp, left Tuesday’s game with upper- and lower-body injuries, respectively, Rangers coach Gerard Gallant decided to make a few changes with his lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Square Garden.

NEW YORK — There’s this thing about Giancarlo Stanton — this ability that pitchers know and fear. It’s not just the otherworldly exit velocity, or his ability to rocket balls somewhere in the vicinity of the moon. It’s also that he can look lost in a handful of at-bats and…

WASHINGTON — The Islanders were able to dress only 11 forwards — one fewer than usual — for Tuesday night’s 4-1 win over the Capitals at Capital One Arena even with center Jean-Gabriel Pageau returning to the lineup after three games while in COVID-19 protocol.

NEW YORK — Anthony Rizzo continues to show why, once the Yankees failed in their attempt at trading for Oakland’s Matt Olson, he was their top choice on the free-agent market to fill their needs at first base.

PHOENIX — Forgive the Mets if they will miss playing the Diamondbacks the rest of the year.

As bad as Gerrit Cole was in his last outing, that’s how good he was against the Guardians on Sunday.

This Islander loss was not good news for the Rangers.

PHOENIX — At this early stage of the season, off to one of the best starts in franchise history, the Mets’ path to success has been obvious: Boast the best starting pitching in baseball, and the rest will fall into place.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — There’s no hiding the Islanders’ frustrated and exhausted mental state.

PHOENIX — In a 6-5 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the New York Mets’ greatest strength Friday night was hustling just enough to bring the game to a brief but complete halt.

The Rangers are rolling now, and not even their greatest rivals are enough to stop them.