Mika Zibanejad

Rangers Game 4 Recap: Rough and Tough

The New York Rangers were able to even up their second-round series with the Carolina Hurricanes, 2-2, with a dominating 4-1 victory. Both teams have won on their home ice, and the series now flips back to Carolina for game 5. But, before that, let’s take a look at what went down in game 4. […]

Rangers: Game 4 Preview

It is New York Rangers game day. Tonight, the Rangers take on the Carolina Hurricanes for the fourth game of this second-round matchup. With the series at a 2-1 advantage, the Blueshirts are looking to even up the series in front of their home crowd. Let’s take a look at what we should expect in […]

Rangers: Line Shuffling Gamble Paid Off

The New York Rangers were able to play a complete 60-minute game against the Carolina Hurricanes and took a game back in the series, winning 3-1. Madison Square Garden was rocking, and the Rangers “Stars” finally decided to shine for the first time in this series. But, the most fantastic thing, and the thing that […]

Rangers hold serve on Garden Ice, series at 2-1

Sunday afternoons Game 3 contest against the Carolina Hurricanes was about as close as you can get to a must-win scenario. On the heels of two losses in which they played some of their best defensive games of the season, Gerard Gallant entered Sunday with three new lines in hopes of generating more offense. The […]

Rangers: Lottery Line is beginning to draw results

Being a first-round pick of any New York area sports team is an honor accompanied by tremendous weight. The countless busts are part of a numbers game, but it’s a bit more polarizing in a city like New York, where the fans are equally ruthless and faithful. It would take way too long to dive […]

Rangers: Preview of Game 2 Vs Carolina Hurricanes

After playing over 40+ minutes of perfect hockey, the New York Rangers could not contend with the Carolina Hurricanes’ fury in the third period of game 1. Now down 1-0 in the best-of-seven series, it is time to preview tonight’s game 2 matchup. Play A Complete Game In every sense of the word, the Rangers […]

Rangers: A Decision On Captain Must Be Made In 2022-23

Amid their first successful season since 2016-17, the New York Rangers finally find their identity. Currently down 1-0 in the best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Rangers have many capable leaders on this team. All of those “leaders” co-exist on the same level as each […]

Rangers: Panarin punches Rangers’ ticket to Round 2

If you tuned in to any of the games over the weekend, you’d understand why the two best words in sports are “Game Seven.” It’s where legacies are cemented, and legends are born. It’s why 28 years after scoring the most iconic goal in Rangers history, Stefan Matteau was in Madison Square Garden Sunday night […]

Rangers: Season in Review

For only the fifth time in the franchise’s 94-year history, the New York Rangers have eclipsed 50 wins in a single season. It’s quite an accomplishment in and of itself, but it’s even more impressive when you look back on where the franchise was merely a year ago. The sudden upheaval and firings of Jeff […]

Rangers: End of Season Team Awards

The past 365 days for the Rangers have been a whirlwind. Once the regular season is officially over Friday night against the Washington Capitals, I’ll be releasing my season review. Until then, these are my team awards. While many categories have been set in stone, I’ll make up some of my own. MVP: Igor Shesterkin, […]