In the latest NHL regular-season matchup, the New York Rangers edged out the Vancouver Canucks in a high-scoring confrontation.
The game drew an enthusiastic crowd of 18,404 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, and the visitors secured a 6-4 win to add another strong result to their campaign.
Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad produced standout performances, each contributing a pair of goals to pace the Rangers. Chris Kreider and K’Andre Miller also found the back of the net, helping to stretch the lead and maintain momentum as the hours ticked by.
For the Canucks, Curtis Lazar, JT Miller, Conor Garland and Andrei Kuzmenko each found scoring chances, keeping the game competitive and briefly narrowing the gap at different points in the contest.
Following the victory, the Rangers moved to 72 points on the season and climbed into sixth place in the NHL’s Eastern Conference standings, showcasing their consistency and depth across the lineup.
Meanwhile, Vancouver remained in the thick of the Western Conference race, sitting in 12th place with 46 points as the season progressed, still believing in a strong finish with pivotal performances from their top players and depth additions.
Looking ahead, the Rangers are scheduled to face the Edmonton Oilers in their next assignment. The showdown is slated for the night of February 17-18, with puck drop timed for 05:00 Moscow time, promising another rugged test against a well-rounded opponent.
Earlier reports noted Kirill Kaprizov scoring in a Minnesota game, though his efforts did not prevent a defeat to Colorado in that particular NHL clash, underscoring how tight the competition remains across the league and how every night brings new narratives for teams pursuing playoff spots.