Through all the line juggling that Rangers coach David Quinn has done while continually searching for offense this season, one thing has remained constant: Mika Zibanejad has been the undisputed No. 1 center.
Zibanejad broke out with two goals and two assists — both on goals by new linemate Mats Zuccarello — to power an offensive explosion for the Rangers, who beat the Florida Panthers, 5-2, Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.
The four points matched a career high for Zibanejad as the Rangers (3-5-1) closed out a two-game homestand before leaving on an eight-day, four-game road trip to Chicago, Los Angeles, San Jose and Anaheim.