The Rangers' Mika Zibanejad celebrates after he scored a hat trick in the second period against the Sabres during an NHL game Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Credit: AP/Elsa
The Rangers are well aware they are going to need help if they are to stay in this playoff race. They got some earlier Sunday, when the Boston Bruins lost in regulation to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and they took advantage.
Mika Zibanejad completed his third hat trick of the season, Kaapo Kakko had two goals, and Adam Fox had three assists as the Rangers beat the Buffalo Sabres, 6-3, Sunday night in the opener of a two-game set at Madison Square Garden.