"A day after the second letter goes out, the Rangers play their best game since the Winter Classic. Even with a retool coming, it's nice to see one in the win column. Mika Zibanejad is one of the best Rangers goal scorers of all time, now officially setting a team record for most powerplay goals in his Rangers career. Brennan Othmann finally got his first NHL goal off a great finish on an odd man rush."
"This game starts and ends with Mika Zibanejad's performance yet again. This man absolutely loves to play the Flyers as today he recorded his 37th, 38th, and 39th points against the Flyers since the 2021 season. On pace now for close to 40 goals and 80 points, Mika has been one of the only consistent bright spots for the Rangers this season. He broke the power play goals record, then moments later tied Bill Cook for the franchise record in hat tricks with nine."
"When Zibanejad joined the Rangers 10 years ago it was regarded as a great trade, but few thought he'd have this impact on the organization. Last season was a blip that still sits poorly with many, but over time that wound will heal and his impact and longevity with the Rangers will be remembered. Zibanejad has been an absolutely terrific Ranger, and the stats do not lie."
One day after the second letter goes out, the Rangers produced their best game since the Winter Classic, ending with a valuable win despite an upcoming retool. Mika Zibanejad set the franchise mark for most career power-play goals and recorded multiple points, tying Bill Cook for nine hat tricks. Zibanejad is on pace for roughly 40 goals and 80 points and has been a consistent bright spot for the team over a decade. Brennan Othmann scored his first NHL goal on an odd-man rush, and that goal chased Flyers goalie Aleksi Kolosov. Questions remain about roster futures and a pending Artemi Panarin trade.
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