Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad left confused by NY’s home struggles
The New York Rangers dropped to 2-3-0 on the year. In the process, the Rangers made NHL history for a brutal reason, as they continue to fail to score at home. Now, Mika Zibanejad has spoken about the home struggles.
“I don’t know if I should laugh or cry,” Zibanejad told the media after the game, according to Vince Mercogliano of The Athletic.
The Rangers became the first team in history to be shut out in each of their first three home games to start a new campaign. The Blueshirts lost on opening night to the Pittsburgh Penguins 1-0, before falling 1-0 to the Washington Capitals on Sunday. On Tuesday night, they hosted the Edmonton Oilers.
The team had numerous opportunities to score in the game. According to Natural Stat Trick, the team produced 14 high-danger scoring chances, which were over 80 percent of the total high-danger chances in the game. Stuart Skinner stopped all 30 shots he faced for the Oilers.
Not only is this the third straight game at home without a goal, but, in contrast, the Rangers have scored well away from home. They have already scored ten goals in the two road games. Further, the team has created more high-danger opportunities and dominated the shots department in the last two home games. At some point, goals will come.
“I do believe that the offense will come. If we weren’t generating scoring chances, it would be a different conversation, but we believe we are based on everything we’re watching and tracking,” noted head coach Mike Sullivan.
“It’s not sustainable that the puck’s not going to go in the net if we continue to generate the type of looks that we generated. If we combine our stinginess defensively and our willingness to do the little things that make us harder to play against, and we continue to generate the looks that we have, we believe that this group will pull itself out of it.”
The Rangers will hit the ice again on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs on the road. They get a chance to score at home next on October 20 against the Minnesota Wild.
"Jonathan Taylor Dominates 2025 NFL Season: ‘Best Football of His Career’ as He Leads League in Rushing!"
In a season where every game feels like a statement, Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts has emerged as the undeniable standout of the NFL in 2025. Already considered one of the best skill players in Colts' history, Taylor has somehow managed to elevate his game even further, and the results are staggering.
Through just six games, Taylor is leading the league in rushing with an eye-popping 603 yards. But what sets him apart this season isn’t just the rushing yards—it's the way he's taken his game to new heights, particularly in areas where he’s been criticized in the past.
With 422 yards gained after contact, Taylor sits at the top of the league in this crucial statistic, showing that not only can he gain yards, but he can do it even when defenders are bearing down on him. He also ranks third in forced missed tackles (24) and fifth in yards per carry (5.2). But what’s even more remarkable than his numbers is his improvement.
Unlike previous years, Taylor has noticeably reduced negative plays, with only 6.09% of his carries resulting in a tackle for a loss. His explosive play rate is also at a career-high 9.57%, showing just how often he’s breaking free for huge gains. But it’s not just the running game where Taylor is excelling—he’s become a complete player this season, with major strides made in the passing game.
The same player who was once limited in pass protection has now cracked the top five in Pro Football Focus’ pass-blocking grade, an area where he was previously never considered among the league’s best. Taylor is also on pace to smash his personal bests in receptions and receiving yards, currently sitting at 20 receptions for 147 yards.
Taylor recently reflected on the improvements he’s made to his game, especially his newfound patience:
"Definitely just being a little bit more patient," Taylor explained. "I know there have been times where you kind of want to make a play, so you may go outside the parameters of the scheme, but just understanding you have to stay patient. And sometimes you’ve got to run through the smoke."
His newfound maturity and patience have unlocked new dimensions to his play. He added, "It may not look like something’s there, but you just trust the scheme, trust the guys up front – next thing you know, you're popping out on the back side." This mental shift is the key to his game-breaking performances, whether he's running between the tackles or protecting the pocket in pass-blocking.
Taylor’s elite performance was on full display in the Colts' dominant win over the Cardinals, a game where he proved once again that he’s not just the best rusher—he’s the best all-around running back in the league right now.
With his current trajectory, Taylor isn’t just a contender for the NFL’s best rusher title—he’s on pace to redefine what it means to be a complete running back. Fans and analysts alike are wondering: can Jonathan Taylor sustain this level of play throughout the season, and will he carry the Colts deep into the playoffs?
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