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Zibanejad Shines Amid Rangers' Struggles and Trade Talks

1/31/2026

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Mika Zibanejad of the New York Rangers has 11 goals and 21 points in January.
Coach Mike Sullivan praised Zibanejad as a consistent player despite a minus-18 rating this season.
The Rangers have won three of their last 16 games and face Artemi Panarin's impending trade.
Zibanejad will represent Team Sweden at the Olympics and says losses make it hard to stay positive.

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Mika Zibanejad of the New York Rangers has 11 goals and 21 points in January.
Coach Mike Sullivan praised Zibanejad as a consistent player despite a minus-18 rating this season.
The Rangers have won three of their last 16 games and face Artemi Panarin's impending trade.
Zibanejad will represent Team Sweden at the Olympics and says losses make it hard to stay positive.