By the end of the night on which they were selected as the Rangers’ stars of the game, Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad skated off into the offseason having played a sum of 7,231:31 together ...

Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers skates during warm up prior to the game against the New Jersey Devils. NHLI via Getty Images. Explore More ...

Mika Zibanejad looks to pass during the Rangers-Blue Jackets game on Jan. 18, 2025. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Only 12 of his 29 points have come during five-on-five play, while Zibanejad ...

Mika Zibanejad skates during Sweden’s 4-3 overtime loss to Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off opener on Feb. 12, 2025. David Kirouac-Imagn Images. Zibanejad, for the second day running, ...

Mika Zibanejad left Sunday’s intra-team scrimmage with an undisclosed upper-body injury and did not return for the remainder of practice, according to multiple reports.

Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) tried to get the puck from the Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier (61) on Oct. 26, 2024. Getty Images “We are trying to do the right thing.

At the center of those conversations will be players such as Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider — who’ve spent nine and 13 seasons, respectively, with the Rangers.

Mika Zibanejad celebrates after scoring a goal in the Rangers’ 5-2 Game 6 win over the Devils. Getty Images “It’s a beautiful game we play,’’ teammate Chris Kreider chimed in.

Mika Zibanejad celebrates after scoring during the Rangers’ Game 1 win over the Hurricanes on May 5, 2024. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post. Mika the Mouth that Roared!