Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers scores his hat-trick goal at 15:24 of the third period (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
What happened on January 31 in the history of the New York Rangers
On this date in Mika Zibanejad accomplished a feat only once in franchise history. He notched his fourth game winning goal in five game, tying the Rangers record set by Rod Gilbert in the 1966-67 season. Zibanejad did it with his second NHL hat trick in a 4-3 win over the Devils in Newark.
Zibanejad’s streak started with a 6-2 win over the Hurricanes on January 15.