One minute the Rangers look completely out of it. The next minute they are tying the game in the final minutes, turning back the clock with a vintage Mika Zibanejad power play goal, forcing overtime, and winning in a shootout.
The New York Rangers have a problem. And it’s not the injury to Adam Fox or poor play, but rather a culture problem. Mika Zibanejad was benched after missing a team meeting, and their head coach Mike Sullivan made the final decision.
The New York Rangers have lost at home on consecutive nights, losing to the Anaheim Ducks and Vancouver Canucks. Rangers center Mika Zibanejad was mysteriously scratched for the Anaheim tilt, but was back on Tuesday.
What a truly embarrassing loss to the Anaheim Ducks. So many storylines entering the day, but then to add to it, Mika Zibanejad was scratched for missing a team meeting because, from what it sounded like, he was stuck in traffic coming up to the practice facility.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
The New York Rangers saw their power-play woes without Adam Fox temporarily disappear when they pulled off an impressive comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
One of the most hyped New York Rangers’ games of the 2025-26 season just added a couple more juicy subplots. As if the return of Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba to Madison Square Garden with the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night isn’t enough, a couple of major lineup decisions by the Rangers could steal the thunder of the dual homecoming.
The New York Rangers will be without one of their most productive forwards on Monday night, as head coach Mike Sullivan told a group of reporters including Vince Z.
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New York Rangers fans know a lot about Mika Zibanejad the hockey player. About Zibanejad the person? Not so much. But Zibanejad opened his New York City
The New York Rangers have had an up-and-down season so far through 31 games played. As of this writing, they currently occupy the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, but are also five points out of first in the Metropolitan Division.
The New York Rangers extended their streak on Friday afternoon, defeating the Boston Bruins 6-2 at TD Garden to collect their third consecutive win. The
After trading Chris Kreider this summer, Mika Zibanejad became the New York Rangers‘ longest-tenured player. Zibanejad is entering his 10th season with the team, and his performance this season will determine the Rangers’ success.
The New York Rangers have a lot of questions to answer this season. After a disastrous 2024-25 campaign, everyone will be looking for a fresh start, especially Mika Zibanejad.
Last season was a rough one for New York Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad. For starters, his production was not what it should have been for someone who is being paid to be the team’s number one center.
The New York Rangers can’t wait for the 2025-26 season to begin. That’s because they are ready to put the nightmare they went through last year behind them.
In order for the New York Rangers to have the turnaround they are hoping for in the 2025-26 season, they need Mika Zibanejad to be better. He has experienced a significant decline in each of the last two seasons, not just in offensive production but also in terms of speed, turnover rate, and defensive effectiveness.
The New York Rangers find themselves at a crossroads this offseason as speculation swirls around the future of veteran forward Mika Zibanejad. According
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly prioritizing adding a center ahead of the NHL trade deadline, and one notable target is reportedly willing to waive his no-move clause.
Thursday night, Mika Zibanejad and the New York Rangers proved they still have gas in the tank. They defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in Madison Square Garden and played a full 60 minutes.
Mika Zibanejad’s struggles this season have not only drawn criticism from fans but also pointed commentary from New York Post columnist Larry Brooks, who believes the 31-year-old forward’s sensitivity is getting in the way, not only his personal success but potentially being a main reason the playoffs are in question for the New York Rangers.