Rangers Secure a 5-2 Victory Against Canadiens as Zibanejad Nets Two Goals and Panarin Dazzles with a Four-Point Performance

Sunday, April 7th, 2024

In a Sunday match, the New York Rangers, with significant contributions from Mika Zibanejad, who scored twice and assisted once, and Artemi Panarin, who scored once and provided three assists, emerged victorious over the Montreal Canadiens with a score of 5-2. Additional goals from Chris Kreider and Alexis Lafreniere aided the Rangers in securing their eighth win in the last nine matches.

The scoring for the Canadiens was done by Cole Caulfield and Alex Newhook, marking their third consecutive loss. Rangers' goalie Igor Shesterkin successfully blocked 26 shots, contributing to the team's achievement of tying for the highest number of wins in the NHL season at 53.

Determining moments came in the third period when Kreider's goal pushed the Rangers ahead 2-1, followed by Panarin extending the lead to 3-1. Although Newhook managed to narrow the gap to 3-2, Zibanejad and Lafreniere later scored, ensuring a Rangers' win. The scoring saga began with Caulfield for the Canadiens, followed by Zibanejad's equalizer in the second period during a power play, which also extended Panarin's point streak to nine games.

Before the match began, the Rangers honored Vincent Trocheck with the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award, a tribute to the enduring spirit and determination of paralyzed New York police officer Steven McDonald, recognizing a player's exceptional dedication.

Looking ahead, the Canadiens are set to host Philadelphia come Tuesday, while the Rangers are slated to face off against the New York Islanders on the same day.

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