Mika Zibanejad C NYR Mon 3/10/25 3:51 PM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad recorded two shorthanded assists, four shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad helped out on tallies by Braden Schneider and Chris Kreider, separated by just 42 seconds, in the second period. With a goal and four assists over five outings in March, Zibanejad continues to rally on offense to help get his scoring numbers closer to normal. Overall, he has 47 points, 144 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and a minus-21 rating through 64 contests, giving him an outside chance of getting to the 60-point mark by the end of the campaign.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Sat 3/8/25 10:18 PM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad's second-period tally put the Rangers ahead 2-0 for all of 11 seconds before Brady Tkachuk got the Senators on the board. The three-game goal drought Zibanejad had entering Saturday was his longest since the Rangers reacquired J.T. Miller at the end of January. Zibanejad is up to 14 goals, 45 points, 140 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating through 63 appearances this season.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Sun 3/2/25 11:51 PM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad registered two assists, including one on the power play, and two shots on net in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad helped out on goals by J.T. Miller and K'Andre Miller in the second period. This was Zibanejad's third multi-point effort during his six-game point streak, which has seen him rack up three goals and six helpers. For the season, the 31-year-old is at 44 points through 60 outings, but he's earned 15 of those points across his last 10 contests. The Swede has added 133 shots on net, 39 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a minus-20 rating while skating in a top-six role.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Fri 2/28/25 11:21 PM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad scored a goal on three shots, added a shorthanded assist and logged two PIM in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad's early penalty in the first period led to the Maple Leafs' first goal. The 31-year-old redeemed himself by tying the score at 1-1 later in the frame, and he set up Will Cuylle's tally in the third that evened the score at two apiece, but it wasn't enough. Zibanejad is still on a roll -- he got on the scoresheet in eight of nine games in February, earning four goals and nine assists for the month, which is nearly a third of his production all season. He's at 13 goals, 42 points (15 on the power play, three shorthanded), 131 shots on net and a minus-21 rating across 59 appearances.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Sun 2/23/25 1:19 PM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad was also one of two Rangers, along with fellow goal-scorer Chris Kreider, to stay at an even plus-minus rating in the blowout loss. Zibanejad missed Sweden's last game of the 4 Nations Face-Off due to an illness, but he's healthy again and looking for a strong conclusion to the campaign. He has three goals and six assists over six contests in February. The Rangers are still trying to find where he fits -- he's moved between third-line center and first-line right wing since the team acquired J.T. Miller from the Canucks, but Zibanejad's production hasn't wavered regardless of role.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Sat 2/22/25 3:31 PM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad (illness) is expected to play in Saturday's matchup versus Buffalo, according to Andrew Crane of the New York Post.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad participated in Friday's practice after missing Sweden's 2-1 win over the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday. He has produced 11 goals, 37 points and 125 shots on net in 55 appearances this season. Zibanejad entered the break for the tournament on a good note, producing two goals and six assists in his last five outings with the Rangers.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Mon 2/17/25 7:57 PM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad (illness) won't play in Team Sweden's 4 Nations Face-Off matchup against the USA on Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad, along with Rickard Rakell, is dealing with the flu. Viktor Arvidsson and Mattias Ekholm, who were expected to be healthy scratches Monday, will remain in the lineup as a result. Zibanejad will look to be ready to go for the Rangers on Saturday in Buffalo.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Sat 2/15/25 8:30 PM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad scored a goal Saturday for Sweden in a 4-3 overtime loss to Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad opened the scoring with a shot between the circles in the first period on a Finland defensive-zone turnover. He had six shots on net and three hits in the game. Zibanejad has had an off year in New York this season, but he had two goals and six assists in five games before the tournament and has carried over his hot play.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Sun 2/9/25 10:45 AM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad produced a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old center will take a lot of momentum into the 4 Nations Face-Off as he prepares to suit up for Team Sweden. Zibanejad has three multi-point performances in the last four games, and he's kicked off February with two goals and eight points in five tilts with the Rangers. While Zibanejad's numbers on the season are below his usual standards (11 goals and 37 points in 55 appearances), he may be gearing up for a big finish to the campaign.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Wed 2/5/25 11:40 PM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad notched two assists, one while shorthanded, and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
This was Zibanejad's second multi-point effort in a row, and he's earned six points over his last three outings. He set up Artemi Panarin on the opening goal and Chris Kreider on a shorthanded tally that stood as the game-winner. Zibanejad is up to 35 points, 120 shots on net, 35 blocks and a minus-24 rating over 53 appearances. He's played on the right wing since the Rangers traded for J.T. Miller, and the extra positional flexibility Zibanejad could eventually receive will bolster his fantasy value, especially if he stays productive on offense.