NEW YORK (AP) — New York Rangers coach Mike Sullivan missed their game Sunday night against Detroit because of personal reasons.
New York announced Sullivan’s absence earlier in the day. No other details were provided.
In his place, assistants David Quinn and Joe Sacco ran the bench during the Rangers' 2-1 loss to the Red Wings.
“I don't have an update right now,'' Quinn said after the game. ”Obviously, from the coaches to the players to the organization, we certainly are thinking about Mike and his family. Never an easy situation when you've got to attend to your family."
Quinn said he and Sacco essentially maintained their usual roles as they shared bench duties. Quinn remained in charge of the defense pairings while Sacco called the forward lines.
“There really wasn't a lot of change,'' Quinn said. ”It was a seamless situation."
Sullivan is in his first season as head coach of the Rangers. Quinn spent three seasons in that role from 2018-21 before he was fired and replaced by Gerard Gallant. Gallant was replaced by Peter Laviolette in 2023, and Laviolette was let go after the Rangers missed the playoffs last season.
Quinn coached San Jose from 2022-24 and worked on Sullivan’s staff in Pittsburgh last season before returning to New York with him. Quinn is also set to serve as an assistant to Sullivan for the United States at the upcoming Olympics.
Quinn praised Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick who made 40 saves in defeat as the Rangers fell to 1-7-1 at home this season. New York is 9-1-1 on the road.
“Obviously Quickie was unbelievable tonight. He made some huge saves," Quinn said. "He was our best penalty killer,″
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New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan talks with referee Gordie Dwyer during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NEW YORK (AP) — Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers coasted to 114-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
Donovan Clingan finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds and reserve Scoot Henderson had 16 points for the Blazers, who never trailed and led by as many as 31.
Nic Claxton had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the short-handed Nets, who have lost four consecutive games and 14 of 16. Leading scorer Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) missed his third straight game and Noah Clowney (rest) was held out.
Claxton recorded his 11th double-double of the season and 87th of his career, passing Sam Bowie for eighth-most in franchise history.
Portland, who opened its five-game road trip with a loss at Philadelphia on Sunday, went on a 10-0 run to start the first quarter and led 35-20 at the end of the period.
The Trail Blazers, who are a half-game behind Golden State for the ninth spot in the Western Conference playoff race, shut down the struggling Nets, who shot just 30% from the field and 14.3% from long distance to take a 65-41 lead at halftime.
Portland shot 51% from the field and 42% beyond the 3-point line.
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Brooklyn Nets' Ochai Agbaji (30) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers' Kris Murray (24) and Scoot Henderson (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 16, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Portland Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan (23) defends Brooklyn Nets' Nic Claxton (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 16, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Portland Trail Blazers' Matisse Thybulle (4) and Donovan Clingan (23) defend Brooklyn Nets' Nic Claxton (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 16, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Portland Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija (8) gestures after making a three-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Monday, March 16, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
