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Zibanejad's Hat Trick Powers Rangers to Victory, Ends Skid

1/18/2026

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Mika Zibanejad led the Rangers to a 6-3 win over Flyers, becoming the franchise's power-play goals leader at 117.
He scored three goals to tie the team record for hat tricks.
The win marked coach Mike Sullivan's 500th victory, ending the Rangers' skid.
Zibanejad emphasized making the most of the current roster after a letter from Chris Drury expressing disappointment in the season.
The Flyers suffered their sixth consecutive loss.

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Mika Zibanejad led the Rangers to a 6-3 win over Flyers, becoming the franchise's power-play goals leader at 117.
He scored three goals to tie the team record for hat tricks.
The win marked coach Mike Sullivan's 500th victory, ending the Rangers' skid.
Zibanejad emphasized making the most of the current roster after a letter from Chris Drury expressing disappointment in the season.
The Flyers suffered their sixth consecutive loss.