Mika Zibanejad C NYR Fri 5/10/24 4:04 PM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad registered a shorthanded assist in a 3-2 overtime victory over Carolina in Game 3 on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad helped out Chris Kreider midway through the second period who evened the score at 1-1. The 31-year-old Zibanejad is on a 13-game point 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. Zibanejad figures to continue to play a critical role on the Rangers' first line and top power-play unit.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Wed 5/8/24 2:44 AM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad had the primary assist on Vincent Trocheck's game-winning goal in overtime in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Carolina.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Sun 5/5/24 7:46 PM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad scored twice, added an assist and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Hurricanes in Game 1.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Sun 4/28/24 11:19 PM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad recorded two power-play assists in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Capitals in Game 4.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Sat 4/27/24 11:01 AM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad notched two assists, one on the power play, in Friday's 3-1 Game 3 win over the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad has back-to-back two-point performances, racking up one goal and four helpers during a three-game point streak. The 31-year-old center has helped put the Rangers on the brink of a first-round sweep of the Caps.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Wed 4/24/24 11:15 AM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad produced a power-play goal and a shorthanded assist Tuesday in a 4-3 win over the Capitals in Game 2.
EDGE Analysis
After finding the back of the net in the first period, Zibanejad helped set up K'Andre Miller for what proved to be the game-winner late in the second. Zibanejad is riding an active eight-game point streak extending back to the end of the regular season -- through two postseason contests, he's collected a goal and three points. He'll look to keep rolling on the road Friday in Game 3.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Tue 4/16/24 12:38 AM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad notched a shorthanded assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-0 win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad helped out on an Adam Fox tally in the second period. The assist extended Zibanejad's point streak to six games (two goals, six helpers) to close out the regular season. He had 72 points in 81 appearances, with his .89 points per game being his lowest pace in six years. Despite the down year, the 30-year-old center remains on the Rangers' top line as well as a key contributor in all situations after posting a career-high six shorthanded points and topping 30 power-play points (31) for the second straight season.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Mon 4/8/24 12:18 AM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad scored twice on seven shots and added an assist in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad's first goal and his assist came on the power play. The 30-year-old had been limited to two helpers over his previous five games before breaking the quiet run emphatically in this contest. He's at 26 goals, 68 points, 205 shots on net, 55 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating through 77 appearances on the year.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Wed 3/27/24 10:06 AM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad scored a power-play goal and added a shorthanded assist in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
His tally late in the second period got the Rangers on the board, setting the stage for a wild third that saw both teams combine for seven goals. Zibanejad has five goals and nine points over the last nine games -- he needs to find the back of the net just one more time to record his sixth career 25-goal campaign.
Mika Zibanejad C NYR Fri 3/22/24 10:22 AM
Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Zibanejad scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Both points came in the third period, as Zibanejad helped set up Adam Fox's game-winner before sliding home an empty-netter. It was Zibanejad's first multi-point performance in over a month, as the 30-year-old had managed just five goals and seven points over his prior 15 games. On the season, he's delivered 23 goals and 60 points, the fifth time in his career he's reached the 60-point milestone.