Zibanejad's Drop in Shots Hurts Rangers | New York Rangers News

Corey (0:00)

Today is November 11th. Alright, so, here's the scoop on Mika Zibanejad and the Rangers. He's really struggling with shot production this season, clocking in at just 3 goals through 19 games. That's hitting a career low for him, which is a big deal when you look at how crucial he's been for the team. Then there's the shot generation side of things. Zibanejad has only averaged 1.84 shots per game, which is way down from his usual numbers. For a guy who's been known for his scoring ability, that's a noticeable dip. That makes things tough for the Rangers offense, which really needs more consistency. On a positive note, he's racking up assists, 13 of them so far, which is actually a career high. It shows he's still got playmaking skills, but when you're playing alongside guys like Alexis Lafreniere, you need to be shooting more to take advantage of those opportunities.

It's all about that balance, right?

There's also some bad luck mixed in. Zibanejad's only scored 2 goals at even strength, and has had struggles with the powerplay too. Considering his track record as the all-time leader in powerplay goals for the franchise, you'd expect him to find that rhythm again. It's clear he has the shot to do so, with the speed that's still among the league's best. So, the Rangers are hitting the quarter mark of the season, and Zibanejad's got to find a way to integrate more shooting back into his game. It's about being a threat, which will not only boost his stats, but help open up opportunities for his teammates too.

Let's see how this develops as the season rolls on. This has been New York Rangers News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.