Trending Now - Rangers Struggle Offensively in Zibanejad's Milestone Game

WHO:

New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, J.T. Miller (Rangers captain), Mika Zibanejad (Rangers player), James Reimer (Ottawa goalie), Warren Foegele (Ottawa player), Travis Green (Ottawa coach), Thomas Chabot (Ottawa player), Lassi Thomson (Ottawa player), Jake Sanderson (Ottawa player), Nick Jensen (Ottawa player), Jordan Spence (Ottawa player), Tyler Kleven (Ottawa player), Artem Zub (Ottawa player), Nikolas Matinpalo (Ottawa player)

WHAT:

The New York Rangers managed a franchise-low nine shots on goal in a game against the Ottawa Senators.

The Ottawa Senators won the game 2-1.

This was Mika Zibanejad's 1,000th NHL game.

The nine shots on goal by the Rangers marked the fewest shots against in franchise history and the lowest output since 1955.

The Senators became the first team since the salary-cap era began in 2005-06 to hold an opponent under 10 shots.

WHERE:

Madison Square Garden, New York

WHEN:

The game took place on March 23rd, 2026.

Zibanejad's milestone game was celebrated on March 23rd, 2026.

Lassi Thomson exited his first game since November 25th, 2022.

WHY:

The Rangers' poor performance was described by J.T. Miller as "inexcusable."

The Senators played with only four defensemen after injuries to Thomas Chabot and Lassi Thomson.

HOW:

James Reimer, the Ottawa goalie, made just eight saves during the game.

The Senators' defense stepped up to compensate for the injuries, with Jordan Spence logging a career-high 26 minutes and 44 seconds of ice time.

(UPDATED March 24, 2026 07:35 UTC)

In a surprising game at Madison Square Garden on March 23, 2026, the Ottawa Senators defeated the New York Rangers 2-1, with the Rangers managing a franchise-low nine shots on goal, marking the fewest in team history and the lowest output since 1955. This match also celebrated Mika Zibanejad's 1,000th NHL game, while the Senators became the first team in the salary-cap era to hold an opponent under ten shots. Despite injuries to key players, Ottawa's defense stepped up, with Jordan Spence logging a career-high 26 minutes and 44 seconds of ice time, while goalie James Reimer made just eight saves.