If the New York Rangers want to be competitive in 2026-27, they need another strong season from Mika Zibanejad. Last season was his best offensive season in the past few years, racking up 34 goals and 44 assists for 78 points. A strong season from Zibanejad will not just help the Rangers win; it could rewrite their record book. But a strong season all but guarantees he’ll break it during the 2027-28 season. If he can be the main offensive piece that gets the Rangers back to the Cup Finals, or breaks the 32-year Cup drought, everyone will forget about his previous struggles.