Mika Zibanejad ends a 31-game drought by scoring a backhanded goal for the NY Rangers, leading them to a convincing win over the Devils. The Rangers continue their strong form with contributions from various players, including Igor Shesterkin making key saves in a Metro Division showdown against the Carolina Hurricanes. Shesterkin's performance, along with the team's solid defense, is highlighted as key factors in the Rangers' success, positioning them as contenders.
ANALYSIS: Rangers are contenders with Igor Shesterkin in top form and stingy defense in front of him | @ColinSNewsday #NYR https://t.co/Fqi5raaFxn
Make no mistake, that was a massive #NYR win in Raleigh last night. Here are my key takeaways @4EverBlueshirts ⤵️ https://t.co/wAUqJCfzke
#NYR spread in today’s @nypost ahead of day off ⬇️ Rangers will go as far as Igor Shesterkin will take them ➡️ https://t.co/J2hdLHU2tS Matt Rempe suspension ➡️ https://t.co/X3VSIv4omH https://t.co/D8UcWuooH4
My #NYR story has been finalized with takeaways on a “playoff-style battle” and Metro Division showdown, Igor giving his mom a special birthday present, the Kreider-Zib-Roslovic line making more strides, Laviolette praising the complete effort and more 👇🏼https://t.co/lsDQJofUix
I'm not one to exaggerate: this was a helluva' win for the #NYR down in Carolina. My game story @4EverBlueshirts ⤵️ https://t.co/vU9WnBl5i7
Kochetkov somehow got his left pad on that 2-on-0 backdoor tap-in try by Trocheck. Then Igor makes a save at the other end that has the Ranger fans chanting his name. This is end-to-end.
Igor with a huge save right in front of the net on Kotkaniemi. Chants of "Ig-or! Ig-or! Ig-or!" are ringing out in Raleigh. #NYR
Igor Shesterkin leads the #NYR onto the ice at PNC Arena for tonight's Metro Division showdown vs. the Carolina Hurricanes
On my way to the airport for a flight to Raleigh as this whirlwind week continues, but here’s where we left off last night. Takeaways on the #NYR with another convincing post-deadline win, Mika Zibanejad, Matt Rempe, strong D/PK, the new guys and more 👇🏼https://t.co/scDsT1mhwz
#NYR spread in today’s @nypost ahead of game vs. Hurricanes ⬇️ Win over #NJDevils sets Rangers up in Raleigh➡️https://t.co/1IHk094sIJ 1-on-1 w/ Kakko on trade deadline, playoffs & next contract ➡️https://t.co/gCwb56eOx5 Brooks: Rangers need Miller’s best➡️https://t.co/Z244z9FNfo https://t.co/oIwTo82dfx
My #NYR story is finalized with takeaways on Mika Zibanejad getting the 5v5 monkey of his back, his line gelling on the fly, all 4 lines making contributions again, the defense continuing to stifle opponents, the highs and lows of Matt Rempe and more 👇🏼https://t.co/scDsT1mhwz
The #NYR had their way against the fading Devils for their second straight convincing win since the deadline, with Mika Zibanejad keying the victory by finally getting the 5v5 scoring monkey off his back. Takeaways here, with more to come 👇🏼 https://t.co/scDsT1mhwz
Mika ZIibanejad scores at 5-on-5 for the first time since Dec. 23, which has to be a relief for the center. He backhanded a puck past Kaapo Kahkonen to put the #NYR in front 1-0.
Mika scores on a backhanded finish to put the #NYR on top, 1-0, with 7:35 remaining in the second period. That gets the monkey off his back, ending a 31-game drought without a 5v5 goal.