Rangers winger Will Cuylle gets a drink during warmups.
All eyes focus on retiring broadcaster Sam Rosen during a pre-game ceremony.
Rosen and his wife, Jill, on the scoreboard.
The teams ready for a face off.
The ubiquitous shot of Doug in the arena.
There is a video monitor on the floor of the Rangers’ bench. Also photographed are the game’s officials.
The Rangers’ spirit squad wave flags to welcome the team back to the ice.
The view from our seats behind the Rangers’ bench.
Igor Shesterkin adjusts his headband during a timeout.
Rangers coach Peter Laviolette watches the action.
Juuso Parssinen watch the action on the ice.
Vancover Canuck Quinn Hughes waits for the action to resume.
Coach Laviolette heads to the locker room between periods.
The Rangers bench prepares to celebrate a goal.
MSG staff begin converting the arena for that night’s basketball game.
This MSG employee seals a hole where the goal frame anchors reside.
This employee works on removing the camera from above the goal.
The entrance to MSG after clearing security.
The Knicks and Rangers team store in Chase Square.
Our first view of MSG in basketball mode.
This photo of Knicks’ legen Walt Frazier hangs in the Delta Sky 360 Club.
Look who Doug ran into in the club … Walt Frazier.
And then Frazier was spotted at center court.
The Knicks’ banners at the other end of MSG.
Colin and Doug yuck it up prior to the start of the game.
Karl-Anthony Towns takes the ball to the basket during first-half action.
Knicks’ player OG Anunoby shoots a free throw.
Knicks’ player Precious Achiuwa during a lull in play.
Towns on the way to the hole again.
Knicks’ guard Tyler Kolek shoots a free throw.
Bill Bradley heading back to his seat.
Knicks’ broadcaster, Mike Breen, visits with people during halftime.
Actor Luis Guzman has nearly the entire court to himself during halftime.
Doug appeared on Celebrity Row with Egyptian-born supermodel, Anok Yai.
And acting husband and wife, Lovell Adams-Gray and Kia Madeira.
And even in the background of former Knick player, Tim Thomas, and his son.
Wizards’ player Alex Sarr prepares to shoot a free throw.
Wizards player, Kyshawn George, launches a long jumper.
Washington’s A.J. Johnson jogs to a spot on the court.
Knicks’ coach Tom Thibodeau looks on.
New York Josh Hart and Washington’s Marcus Smart prepare for play to resume.
Midcourt of MSG following the game’s conclusion. The Knicks wore City Edition jerseys for this game.
MSG at night following the game’s conclusion.
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Video
Sam Rosen Retirement Ceremony.
Sam Rosen Retirement Ceremony.
Sam Rosen Retirement Ceremony.
Operatic baritone John Brancy sings.
NY Rangers take the ice.
NY Rangers celebrate a goal.
The three stars.
Dancin’ Larry is a fixture at NYR games.
MSG change over begins.
MSG change over continues.
MSG change over continues.
MSG change over is complete.
Knicks intro hype video begins.
Knicks intro hype video concludes.
The Black National Anthem.
NY Knicks opening tip.
Knicks-Wizards scoring possessions.
The Knicks Dancers.
Audio
Doug and traveling partner, Colin, provide a brief reflection on the New York Rangers’ game at Madison Square Garden.
Fun Facts
Traveling Party – Doug and his high school buddy, Colin
Last Time Visited – Doug was at Madison Square Garden for two Pearl Jam concerts on July 8 & 9, 2003, but had never been there for a sporting event.
Dual Tenant Arena – It isn’t unique for there to be co-tenants in a major arena (shoot, for several years, the Los Angeles Kings, Lakers, and Clippers all shared the same space). It is somewhat unusual for a hockey and basketball tenant to both host a game on the same day, however. This was the only time on the 2024-25 schedule the Rangers and Knicks did so. From the end of the Rangers’ game until gates opened for the Knicks’ game, crews had less-than three hours to turn MSG from hockey to basketball and get it cleaned.
Running List of States Traveled To/Through – Alabama, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, & West Virginia
Running List of Countries Traveled To/Through – Canada (Ontario & Quebec), England, Scotland, United States, & Wales
Distance Traveled – 1,003 air miles plus 132 commuter miles to airports for a total of 1,135 miles
Cumulative Distance Traveled After 14 Events – 26,171 miles
Up Next: Heading to Korea and Japan for professional baseball and, possibly, some playoff basketball and Sumo.
