The New York Rangers ranked 14th in the league on the power play a season ago, scoring a goal at 21.2 percent. As last season began, the power play looked sharp as it was lead by center Mika Zibanejad and defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. Both players were able to create and sustain pressure which resulted in frequent scoring opportunities and some great goals.
Then the injury bug bit Zibanejad as he missed time with a concussion. When he returned to the team, there was a noticeable difference in his game and the power play prowess he possessed earlier in the season was missing.