NEW YORK — Mika Zibanejad scored his 38th goal on Tuesday as the New York Rangers defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2.
Also an accomplice to Artemi Panarin’s goal, Zibanejad has 13 points in his last eight matches.
Filip Chytil, Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrick Kane scored in the first eight minutes of the game.
Vincent Trocheck also hit home for the New Yorkers, who have lost only once in their last eight meetings.
Alexis Lafrenière provided two assists and Igor Shesterkin made 28 saves.
In the Metropolitan section, the Rangers are only two points behind the Devils. They will also face them Thursday, in New Jersey.
Panarin leads Rangers with 84 points, including 25 goals.
The Columbus line came from Kirill Marchenko and Johnny Gaudreau.
