When looking at the standings and the New York Rangers’ 31-34-13 record, there isn’t a lot to be encouraged about. But in a lost season, a number of players took strides and set career highs. So, let’s take a look at some of the players that have already hit career highs or are on pace to in the remaining games of the 2018-19 season.
Mika Zibanejad: In 78 games this season, Zibanejad has scored 30 goals and added 42 assists for a total of 72 points — each of which are a career best for him, surpassing his previous highs of 27 goals (2017-18), 30 assists (2015-16), and 51 points (2015-16).