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New York Rangers at Boston Bruins

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Zibanejad and Panarin help the Rangers knock off the Bruins 6-2

New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins: Game Highlights

Artemi Panarin had a goal and three assists for New York in its third consecutive win. Carson Soucy, Alexis Lafreniere and Vladislav Gavrikov also scored, and Igor Shesterkin stopped 19 shots.

Boston played without key forwards David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha. Bruins coach Marco Sturm said both players are day to day.

Morgan Geekie scored his 18th goal for the Bruins, who trailed 4-0 after two periods. Casey Mittelstadt also scored, and Joonas Korpisalo made 30 saves.

Panarin scored his eighth goal 3:28 into the first. He also picked up an assist on Soucy's second goal at 12:02.

Zibanejad’s two goals came 45 seconds apart in the middle period after Boston’s Hampus Lindholm was assessed a double minor for high sticking.

The Rangers improved to 11-4-1 away from Madison Square Garden this season.

Back in the lineup after missing nine games due to injury, Mittelstadt shoveled home a loose puck for his fifth goal 4:07 into the third.

Lafreniere's empty-netter made it 5-2 with 3:24 left.

Up next Rangers: Host Atlantic Division leader Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Bruins: Host Detroit on Saturday night.

Regular Season Series

NYR lead series 1-0

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 3:28 Artemi Panarin Goal (8) Snap Shot, assists: Will Cuylle (8)
Goal 1st Period 12:02 Carson Soucy Goal (2) Slap Shot, assists: Vincent Trocheck (5), Artemi Panarin (16)
Goal 2nd Period 14:22 Mika Zibanejad Goal (8) Slap Shot, assists: Artemi Panarin (17), Adam Fox (20)
Goal 2nd Period 15:07 Mika Zibanejad Goal (9) Tip-In, assists: Artemi Panarin (18), Adam Fox (21)
Goal 3rd Period 4:07 Casey Mittelstadt Goal (5) Snap Shot, assists: Elias Lindholm (6)
Goal 3rd Period 5:49 Morgan Geekie Goal (18) Tip-In, assists: Henri Jokiharju (6), Elias Lindholm (7)
Goal 3rd Period 16:36 Alexis Lafrenière Goal (6) Wrist Shot, assists: Scott Morrow (1)
Goal 3rd Period 17:02 Vladislav Gavrikov Goal (4) Tip-In, assists: Vincent Trocheck (6), Adam Fox (22)

Statistics

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16 Blocked Shots 9
34 Hits 25
2 Takeaways 3
36 Shots 21
2 Power Play Goals 0
3 Power Play Opportunities 2
66.7 Power Play Percentage 0.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
31 Faceoffs Won 25
55.4 Faceoff Win Percent 44.6
15 Giveaways 16
2 Total Penalties 2
4 Penalty Minutes 6
Boston Bruins Boston Bruins Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Pavel Zacha, C Out Nov 28
David Pastrnak, RW Out Nov 28
Matej Blumel, RW Injured Reserve Nov 28
Charlie McAvoy, D Injured Reserve Nov 23
Jordan Harris, D Injured Reserve Nov 17
New York Rangers New York Rangers Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Will Borgen, D Injured Reserve Nov 26
Jonathan Quick, G Injured Reserve Nov 25
Matt Rempe, C Injured Reserve Nov 10

Game Information

TD Garden

Location: Boston, MA
Attendance: 17,850 | Capacity:

2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
New Jersey 16 7 33 1
Carolina 15 7 32 2
Washington 14 9 30 2
Pittsburgh 12 6 29 5
Philadelphia 13 7 29 3
NY Islanders 13 9 29 3
NY Rangers 13 11 28 2
Columbus 11 9 27 5

2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Tampa Bay 15 7 32 2
Montreal 13 7 29 3
Ottawa 12 8 28 4
Boston 14 12 28 0
Detroit 13 11 27 1
Florida 12 11 25 1
Toronto 10 11 23 3
Buffalo 9 11 22 4
Full Standings