Rangers' Mika Zibanejad records first hat trick in Winter Classic history in victory over Panthers

Mika Zibanejad had a hat trick and Artemi Panarin had two goals — and each had a power play goal — and Igor Shesterkin made 36 saves to power the Rangers to a 5-1 win Friday before a sellout crowd of 36,153 at this season’s NHL Winter Classic at loanDepot Park, the home of baseball’s Miami Marlins.

Rangers get needed Winter Classic win, but they must build on it for it to matter

After a 5-1 win against the Florida Panthers that snapped a three-game winless streak, the Rangers are 6-0 in outdoor games.

Rangers' Artemi Panarin: Three points in Winter Classic

Panarin recorded two goals, including one on the power play, and a power-play assist in Friday's 5-1 win over the Panthers.

Rangers need more of the outdoor lights version of Alexis Lafreniere

The Rangers preserved their perfect outdoor record on the backs of marquee players. Access the Rangers beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mollie Walker about the inside buzz on the Rangers.

Should the Rangers Trade Artemi Panarin or Re-Sign Him?

The New York Rangers were expected to be major players in a historic 2026 free agent class. Not yet into the new year, that already looks like a bust. Almost every big name — Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel,

Rangers get uninspiring glimpse at life without Artemi Panarin

For the first time in 2025-26, the New York Rangers hit the ice without star winger Artemi Panarin, who was sidelined Thursday against the St. Louis Blues with an illness. Not surprisingly, offense came at a premium. The Rangers eked out a 2-1 overtime win over the Blues, thanks to another clutch game-winner from captain J.T. Miller.

Rangers Likely to Get Underwhelming Package if Panarin is Traded

The New York Rangers are not expected to receive full value for Artemi Panarin if the star is traded ahead of the deadline.

Will Rangers get more fun to watch? What does a Panarin trade look like? Mailbag, Part 1

In order to assess what a Panarin trade might look like, it’s useful to look at some recent comps. And while there are some clear differences we’ll go over, last season’s trade that sent Brad Marchand from Boston to Florida is probably the closest thing in the last 12 months.

Rangers vs. Blues: Lineups, storylines with Artemi Panarin game-time decision

When the New York Rangers try to regain their scoring touch and get back on the winning track Thursday against

Sam Rosen delivers signature call among celebrating Rangers fans during Winter Classic

Sam Rosen got to deliver one of his signature calls from among the Rangers faithful. The longtime voice of the Blueshirts, who retired from broadcasting after last season, was on hand at loanDepot Park for the Rangers’ “Winter Classic” game against the Panthers on Friday night.
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