Optimum has removed MSG Networks from its channel lineup in the tri-state area, affecting fans of the New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, and New York Rangers. MSG Networks issued the following statement: “As a last-ditch effort to save their struggling business at the expense of subscribers,

The blackout impacting New York Knicks, Rangers, Islanders and New Jersey Devils fans started after the current contract expired at midnight on Dec. 31

Devils fans who are Optimum subscribers could soon face changes to their TV lineup as MSG Networks and Altice, the parent company of Optimum, work to reach a new agreement. Without a resolution, Optimum customers may lose access to MSG Network,

"We are disappointed in MSG Networks, but most importantly, sorry that our customers have to experience this change..."

New York sports fans who subscribe to Optimum lost access to view some of their favorite teams this week due to a spat between the cable provider and MSG Networks over fees. The fallout from the dispute leaves fans of local teams whose games are carried by MSG Networks — including the Knicks,

Optimum (Altice USA) has dropped MSG Networks from its channel lineup, leaving fans of the Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, and Devils without access to live coverage of their teams.

Knicks, Rangers, Islanders and Devils fans are losing access to games in the tri-state area as MSG and Optimum clash over pricing and programming.