Rangers brace for changes in midst of 'disappointing' season

Rangers brace for changes in midst of 'disappointing' season

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Key Points:

  • The New York Rangers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3, ending a five-game losing streak and providing a morale boost amid an upcoming roster retool announced by GM Chris Drury.
  • Mika Zibanejad scored a hat trick, tying the Rangers' record for career hat tricks and setting a new team record for power-play goals, while Artemi Panarin recorded his 400th assist with the team and scored twice in his 800th NHL game.
  • The Rangers are last in the Eastern Conference with 48 points and face significant roster changes before the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline, including likely departures of key players such as Panarin, who has a no-movement clause and will not be re-signed.
  • Coach Mike