After a 5-1 win against the Florida Panthers that snapped a three-game winless streak, the Rangers are 6-0 in outdoor games.

The New York Rangers had plenty to celebrate after Mika Zibanejad delivered a historic performance on one of the league’s biggest stages. His five-point night in the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic did more than secure a 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers. It gave the Rangers another outdoor memory to add to their perfect record in these games.

New York Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad spoke out after helping his team defeat the Florida Panthers in the 2026 Winter Classic.

The New York Rangers remained undefeated in outdoor games (6-0-0) and tied Pittsburgh (2-3-1 in 6 GP) and Philadelphia (1-4-1 in 6 GP) for the second-most outdoor games played, behind Chicago (1-6-0 in 7 GP).

There are enough reasons for Mike Sullivan to feel down about the New York Rangers these days, but he isn’t. Instead, the Rangers coach remains as bullish as ever about his team, heading into the 2026 NHL Winter Classic against the Florida Panthers on Friday.

The New York Rangers are being named as a landing spot for one of the top trade targets ahead of the deadline.