The new Rangers top line is completely dominating - Blue Seat Blogs

"At 5v5, the new Rangers top line has scored four times and allowed two in the four games they've been together. When you add powerplay numbers, they've scored 9 goals and still just allowed two. Individually, Zibanejad leads the trio with 3 goals and 5 assists in that span. Lafreniere is keeping pace with 5 goals (including a hat trick) and 3 assists."

"The Rangers have scored 19 goals in those 4 games, which means the new Rangers top line has accounted for 47% of this club's goals in that span. Will Cuylle (3) and Vlad Gavrikov (2) have 5 of the remaining 10 goals. The other 5 goals are from Jaro Chmelar, Will Borgen, Conor Sheary, Tye Kartye, and Noah Laba."

"At 5v5, this trio is putting up a 50% shot share, both attempts and on goal, a 56% xG share, and a 50% HD shot share, per Natural Stat Trick. That may not seem impressive, but when you factor in that 4-2 goal advantage and that they routinely get matched up against top competition, it makes it that much more impressive."

Following the trade deadline, the Rangers restructured their top line with Alexis Lafreniere, Mika Zibanejad, and Gabe Perreault after Artemi Panarin departed and JT Miller went on injured reserve. Coach Mike Sullivan moved Lafreniere to his strong side and promoted Perreault to the top line. Over four games together, this trio has excelled at both 5v5 and on the powerplay, scoring 9 goals while allowing only 2. Zibanejad leads with 3 goals and 5 assists, while Lafreniere contributes 5 goals including a hat trick and 3 assists. Perreault adds 1 goal and 3 assists. The line accounts for 47% of the Rangers' 19 goals in this span and demonstrates elite possession metrics including 50% shot share and 56% expected goals share.

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