New York Rangers seek momentum against Panthers while weighing roster changes ahead of offseason

Media Kampung – 29 Maret 2026 | New York will host the Florida Panthers on Sunday at Madison Square Garden, marking the final home game of the regular season and the sixth consecutive contest in the arena.

The Rangers boast a 54.3% face‑off win rate, the third‑best in the league, and have recorded a 60% success rate in 18 games, the most among NHL clubs.

New York has hit the six‑goal mark ten times this year, tying for third‑most, and has tallied at least three goals in back‑to‑back games in 12 of its last 14 outings.

Since March 2 the team has netted 52 goals, the league’s second‑highest total, while its power‑play has produced 14 goals in the past 15 games, tying for the most and sustaining a 30.7% efficiency, the league leader.

Rangers lead the NHL in total hits with 1,883 and have logged 30‑plus hits in 23 games, the most frequent occurrence across the league.

Rookie players have contributed 45 assists and 70 points, placing them fourth in assists league‑wide and seventh in overall points among all NHL rookies.

Defensively, New York has allowed only 74 goals in the third period, ranking eighth for fewest, and has surrendered 141 goals at even strength, the 12th‑fewest in the NHL.

Forward Mika Zibanejad remains the team’s top scorer with 32 goals, 15 on the power play, and 69 points, while his recent 20‑goal stretch places him third among all NHL skaters since January.

Defenseman Adam Fox has recorded 11 points in his last 11 games, leads the club in takeaways, and has risen to 11th‑most assists in Rangers history, while pledging $1,023 per goal and $523 per assist to Tackle ALS.

Goaltender Igor Shesterkin has earned points in 12 of his last 17 decisions, posting a .911 save percentage that ranks fourth among goalies with 45+ starts and a 2.59 GAA, the sixth‑best.

Center J.T. Miller has contributed in back‑to‑back games, adding seven points over six outings and holding a 61.6% face‑off win rate, tied for second league‑wide among players with at least 500 attempts.

Alexis Lafreniere has delivered five game‑winning goals, the most on the roster, and his recent scoring surge ties him for the league lead in goals over the past two weeks.

Vincent Trocheck leads New York in face‑offs with 555 wins, ranks second in hits, and his two shorthanded goals this season match the club’s best total.

Defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov posted a career‑high 14 goals, the third‑most by a Rangers blueliner in a debut season, and leads the blue line in ice time at 23:46 per game.

Physical forward Will Cuylle has amassed 259 hits, the fifth‑most in the league, and the Rangers post an 11‑3‑0 record when he scores.

Trade rumors indicate that bottom‑six forward Taylor Raddysh, defenseman Will Borgen, and star winger Alexis Lafreniere could be moved before the 2026‑27 season, with Raddysh’s $1.5 million AAV and Borgen’s $4.1 million cap hit making them attractive pieces.

The Rangers aim to capitalize on their statistical strengths in the upcoming matchup while navigating potential roster turnover, positioning themselves for a playoff run in 2027.

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