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Zibanejad, Rangers Look to Force Eastern Conference Final Game 7 TONIGHT

JUNE 1 • YOUTUBE

Two apples in loss Zibanejad had two primary assists in Thursday's 3-2 loss against the Panthers in Game 5.

Impact Zibanejad's two helpers in Thursday's loss moved him past teammate Vincent Trocheck for the team lead in assists during the postseason. Surprisingly, it was Zibanejad's first two points of the series after logging 14 points in 10 games throughout the first two rounds. The 31-year-old center did not record a shot on goal Thursday, but he had a plus-1 rating in 24:03 of ice time, the most of any Ranger. In 15 playoff contests to this point, Zibanejad has 16 points and a team-leading 13 assists with an even plus-minus rating.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 to move within win of Stanley Cup Final return

Anton Lundell broke a tie with 9:38 left and the Florida Panthers moved within a victory of returning to the Stanley Cup Final, beating the New York Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 of the Ea...

MAY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers need Panarin, Kreider and Zibanejad to start scoring to beat the Panthers in East final

If the New York Rangers want to play for the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2014, they need their leading goal-scorers to step up against the Florida Panthers in the Eastern...

MAY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinhart scores in OT, Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in OT of Game 4 of East final

Sam Reinhart scored a power-play goal 1:12 into overtime, and the Florida Panthers topped the New York Rangers 3-2 to even the Eastern Conference Final at two games apiece

MAY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers visit the Rangers with 1-0 series lead

The Florida Panthers visit the New York Rangers in the third round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series

MAY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NYR vs FLA: Mika Zibanejad and Jimmy Vesey Postgame Media Availability | May 22, 2024

MAY 23 • YOUTUBE

Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers set to face Panthers in Eastern Conference final

One year after reaching the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers are back in the Eastern Conference final

MAY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lafrenière continuing his breakthrough season as a solid contributor for Rangers in NHL playoffs

After a breakthrough regular season, Alexis Lafrenière has continued to be a solid contributor for the New York Rangers in their run to the Eastern Conference final

MAY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps streak going with helper Zibanejad logged an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 4.

Impact Zibanejad fed Alexis Lafreniere for a game-tying goal in the third period. The helper extended Zibanejad's point streak to 14 games, during which he has accumulated five goals and 16 helpers. That includes three goals, 10 assists, 22 shots on net and a plus-2 rating over eight playoff contests. The 31-year-old center continues to pile up offense while seeing a top-line role.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Extend scoring streak to 13 games Zibanejad registered a shorthanded assist in a 3-2 overtime victory over Carolina in Game 3 on Thursday.

Impact Zibanejad helped out Chris Kreider midway through the second period to even the score at 1-1. The 31-year-old Zibanejad is on a 13-game scoring streak dating back to the regular season in which he's provided five goals and 20 points -- that run includes three goals and 12 points across seven playoff outings this year. Zibanejad figures to continue to play a critical role on the Rangers' first line and top power-play unit.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Assist on game-winner Zibanejad had the primary assist on Vincent Trocheck's game-winning goal in overtime in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Carolina.

Impact Zibanejad threw a shot towards the net during the second overtime that popped out to Vincent Trocheck for the game-winner. His assist was complemented by six shots on net, two hits and a minus-2 rating. It was Zibanejad's fourth point of the series in two games. The first-line center is up to 11 points in the playoffs - just one behind superstar center Connor McDavid.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

New York takes 1-0 series lead into game 2 against Carolina

The New York Rangers host the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series

MAY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After special teams play keyed Rangers' series-opening win, Hurricanes focused on getting better

The Rangers and Hurricanes were among the top special teams units during the regular season

MAY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers' Mika Zibanejad making NHL playoffs his personal playground Zibanejad scored twice against Frederik Andersen, once at five-on-five and once on the power play.

MAY 6 • NYPOST.COM

Mika Zibanejad and the Rangers centers are peaking when it matters most Boasting strong players up the middle is imperative for teams trying to make deep runs, and New York has that going for them.

MAY 6 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starring role in Game 1 win Zibanejad scored twice, added an assist and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Hurricanes in Game 1.

Impact Zibanejad scored the Rangers' first two goals and added an assist on a Vincent Trocheck tally. All three of Zibanejad's points came in the first period, and two of them were on the power play. He's racked up four straight multi-point efforts and his point streak is at 11 games (five goals, 13 helpers) dating back to April 5. The 31-year-old center plays in all situations for the Rangers, and that's unlikely to change in this second-round series.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mika Zibanejad, Rangers hold off Hurricanes in Game 1 Mika Zibanejad scored twice in the opening 10:05 of the first period and the host New York Rangers hung on for a 4-3 victory over the Caroli...

MAY 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Zibanejad has 2 goals and 1 assist, Panarin scores as Rangers beat Hurricanes 4-3 in Game 1 Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, Artemi Panarin also scored and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in Game 1 o...

MAY 5 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Zibanejad has 2 goals and 1 assist, Panarin scores as Rangers beat Hurricanes 4-3 in Game 1

Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, Artemi Panarin also scored and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in Game 1 of their second-round series

MAY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zibanejad gets Round 2 started! 🗽🚨

MAY 5 • YOUTUBE

Rangers aware of Presidents' Trophy curse as they face Carolina Hurricanes in second round

The New York Rangers are well aware about the difficulties Presidents’ Trophy winners have had in advancing in the Stanley Cup playoffs

MAY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dishes pair of assists Zibanejad recorded two power-play assists in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Capitals in Game 4.

Impact Zibanejad set up goals by Vincent Trocheck and Artemi Panarin in this contest. In the first round, Zibanejad was active on offense with a goal, six assists, four power-play points and 12 shots on net over four games. He should continue to see heavy usage in all situations throughout the playoffs.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs

The New York Rangers have advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs after finishing off a sweep of the Washington Capitals with a 4-2 victory in Game 4

APRIL 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two helpers in Game 3 win Zibanejad notched two assists, one on the power play, in Friday's 3-1 Game 3 win over the Capitals.

Impact That's now back-to-back two-point performances for Zibanejad, extending his point streak to nine games dating back to April 5. The 31-year-old center has a goal and five points in three playoff games, helping put the Rangers on the brink of a first-round sweep of the Caps.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

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Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 to move within win of Stanley Cup Final return

Rangers need Panarin, Kreider and Zibanejad to start scoring to beat the Panthers in East final

Reinhart scores in OT, Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in OT of Game 4 of East final

Panthers visit the Rangers with 1-0 series lead

Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers set to face Panthers in Eastern Conference final

Lafrenière continuing his breakthrough season as a solid contributor for Rangers in NHL playoffs

New York takes 1-0 series lead into game 2 against Carolina

After special teams play keyed Rangers' series-opening win, Hurricanes focused on getting better

Zibanejad has 2 goals and 1 assist, Panarin scores as Rangers beat Hurricanes 4-3 in Game 1

Rangers aware of Presidents' Trophy curse as they face Carolina Hurricanes in second round

Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs