Zibanejad's 3-Point Game Leads Rangers to Rout of Flyers

New York scores three power play goals in 6-2 victory over Philadelphia

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Mika Zibanejad scored two goals and added an assist as the New York Rangers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-2 on Monday night. The Rangers scored three power play goals and got contributions from several players, including Noah Laba, Alexis Lafreniere, Gabe Perreault, and Vladislav Gavrikov. The Flyers got goals from Matvei Michkov and Sean Couturier, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Rangers' offensive onslaught.

Why it matters

The win helps the Rangers maintain their position in the playoff race, while the loss is another setback for the struggling Flyers, who are trying to turn their season around. Zibanejad's big game also highlights his importance to the Rangers' success.

The details

The Rangers jumped out to an early lead, with Laba scoring just over a minute into the game. Zibanejad then scored his first goal midway through the first period, and Lafreniere added a power play goal late in the opening frame to make it 3-0. Michkov got the Flyers on the board in the second period, but the Rangers responded with three more goals, two on the power play, to pull away. Couturier scored a late goal for the Flyers, but it was too little, too late.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 10, 2026.
  • Laba scored just 1:04 into the game.
  • Zibanejad scored his first goal at 13:07 of the first period.
  • Lafreniere scored a power play goal with 38 seconds left in the first period.
  • Michkov scored for the Flyers at 3:54 of the second period.

The players

Mika Zibanejad

A center for the New York Rangers who had two goals and an assist in the game.

Noah Laba

A forward for the New York Rangers who scored a goal in the game.

Alexis Lafreniere

A forward for the New York Rangers who scored a power play goal in the game.

Matvei Michkov

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored a goal in the game.

Sean Couturier

A forward for the Philadelphia Flyers who scored a goal in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We came out strong and were able to capitalize on our chances. Mika was huge for us tonight, and the power play was clicking.”

— Gerard Gallant, Head Coach, New York Rangers (New York Post)

“We just couldn't match their intensity and execution tonight. We'll need to regroup and be better on Wednesday against the Capitals.”

— John Tortorella, Head Coach, Philadelphia Flyers (Philadelphia Inquirer)

What’s next

The Rangers will host the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, March 11, 2026, while the Flyers will host the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.

The takeaway

The Rangers' dominant performance, led by Zibanejad's three-point night, shows they have the offensive firepower to compete with the top teams in the league. Meanwhile, the Flyers' struggles continue as they try to find a way to turn their season around.