Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Tue 3/12/24 10:23 AM

Zibanejad scored a goal on a team-high seven shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad snapped a scoreless tie midway through the second period, lifting a backhander over the pad of Kaapo Kahkonen to give the Rangers a 1-0 lead. The goal ended a six-game scoring drought for the 30-year-old center. It's been a down year offensively for Zibanejad overall -- he now has 20 goals and 55 points in 63 contests after posting 39 markers and a career-best 91 points last season.

Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Fri 2/16/24 10:23 AM

Zibanejad tallied a goal and two assists in Thursday's 4-1 win over Montreal.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad logged two points in the second period, setting up Chris Kreider's second-period tally before adding a shorthanded goal later in the frame. The 30-year-old center would add a third point with another assist on Kreider's third goal in the final period. It's just the second multi-point effort in 11 games for Zibanejad -- he came into Thursday with just one goal and four points in his last seven outings. He's up to 51 points (17 goals, 34 assists) through 53 games this season.

Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Sat 2/10/24 3:52 AM

Zibanejad scored the overtime winner in a 4-3 victory over the Blackhawks on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad and the Rangers seemed to be in control of the game heading into the third period, holding a 3-1 lead and outshooting the Blackhawks 29 to 19. Nick Foligno and Jason Dickinson had other ideas, as they both scored in the third frame to force the game into an extra period. In overtime, Chris Kreider threw a cross-ice pass to Zibanejad, who found the back of the net on a snap shot over the glove of Petr Mrazek. The 30-year old center finished the game with two shots, one hit and a plus-2 rating in 18:32 TOI.

Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Tue 2/6/24 10:29 AM

Zibanejad picked up an assist in Monday's 2-1 overtime win versus Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad earned the primary helper on Alexis Lafreniere's game-winning tally 1:53 into overtime. The 30-year-old Zibanejad has been struggling to find the back of the net, scoring just one goal in 15 games, though he does have eight assists in his last eight contests. Overall, Zibanejad's up to 47 points (15 goals, 32 assists) through 49 outings while centering the Rangers' top line.

Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Wed 1/17/24 11:27 AM

Zibanejad collected two assists in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
He helped set up Kaapo Kakko and Blake Wheeler for the Rangers' final two goals of the night. Zibanejad hadn't had a multi-point performance since Dec. 27, producing just one goal and four points over his prior eight games, but he was probably due for a bit of a slump. On the season, the 30-year-old still has 14 goals and 41 points in 42 contests.

Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Sun 1/14/24 9:37 AM

Zibanejad recorded four shots on net and three blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
After missing the prior game due to an illness, Zibanejad took a normal shift Saturday, and only Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck saw more ice time among Rangers forwards. Zibanejad is stuck in a six-game goal drought -- lengthy by his standards -- and on the season, the 30-year-old has 14 goals and 39 points in 40 contests.

Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Sat 1/13/24 12:46 PM

Zibanejad (illness) is back in the Rangers' lineup Saturday against the Capitals, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
After missing Thursday's game with an illness, Zibanejad will return to his top-line role Saturday when the Rangers take on Washington. The 30-year-old center has 39 points (14 goals, 25 assists) in 39 games this season.

Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Sat 1/13/24 10:52 AM

Zibanejad (illness) will be a game-time decision in Washington on Saturday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad missed Thursday's game versus St. Louis. although he managed to partake in pregame warmups. Zibanejad has 14 goals and 39 points in 39 games this season. Will Cuylle will likely take over his spot on the first line, with Alexis Lafreniere getting power-play time on the top combination, if Zibanejad is unable to go. There will be more information on his status closer to puck drop.

Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Thu 1/11/24 7:56 PM

Zibanejad (illness) will miss Thursday's game against St. Louis, per the NHL media site.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad was expected to play and even went out for the pregame warmups, but he didn't take part in line rushes, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. The 30-year-old has 14 goals and 39 points in 39 outings in 2023-24. With Zibanejad unavailable, the Rangers are dressing 11 forwards and seven defensemen, including Zac Jones, who is drawing into the lineup for the first time since Dec. 15.

Mika Zibanejad
C NYR
Thu 1/11/24 12:46 PM

Zibanejad (illness) will be in the lineup Thursday in St. Louis, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Zibanejad was on the flight to St. Louis despite not feeling well, but he has been given the green light to play Thursday. The center will see action in his usual spot on the top line alongside Chris Kreider and Blake Wheeler. Zibanejad has 14 goals and 25 assists in 39 games, including six goals and 20 points on the power play.