New York Rangers at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers on Jan 02, 2026. Final score: New York Rangers 5, Florida Panthers 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 02, 2026 |
| Venue | LoanDepot Park |
| New York Rangers score | 5 |
| Florida Panthers score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mika Zibanejad | C | 3 | 2 | 6 | 22:06 | 0.93 | 3.92 |
| 2nd | Artemi Panarin | L | 2 | 1 | 5 | 18:29 | 0.25 | 2.41 |
| 3rd | Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 3 | 2 | 18:31 | 0.37 | 2.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:09 | NYR | Mika Zibanejad | Alexis Lafrenière, Artemi Panarin | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:13 | NYR | Artemi Panarin | Mika Zibanejad, Alexis Lafrenière | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 00:58 | NYR | Mika Zibanejad | Alexis Lafrenière, Vincent Trocheck | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 02:20 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand | 5v4 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 12:25 | NYR | Artemi Panarin | Vincent Trocheck, Mika Zibanejad | 4v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 18:32 | NYR | Mika Zibanejad | — | 6v4 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.53 | 3.25 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 34.6% | 65.4% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 57.4% | 42.6% |
| Hits | 20 | 38 |
| Blocks | 27 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 22:06 | 0.93 | 3.92 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 18:29 | 0.25 | 2.41 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 18:31 | 0.37 | 2.38 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:30 | 0.53 | 1.52 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:50 | 0.00 | 0.92 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:55 | 0.00 | 0.90 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:48 | 0.02 | 0.89 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:23 | 0.07 | 0.85 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.01 | 0.76 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:48 | 0.19 | 0.54 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:56 | 0.04 | 0.42 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:27 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Matt Rempe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:02 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Justin Dowling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:05 | 0.03 | -0.07 |
| Brett Berard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:27 | 0.04 | -0.21 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.04 | -0.23 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:33 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:29 | 0.01 | -0.82 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:04 | 0.00 | 0.65 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:11 | 0.62 | 0.61 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:58 | 0.46 | 0.57 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:17 | 0.20 | 0.51 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.07 | 0.46 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24:00 | 0.14 | 0.36 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:41 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:53 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:42 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:00 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:19 | 0.13 | 0.01 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:37 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:50 | 0.45 | 0.00 |
| Jack Studnicka | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:11 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.13 | -0.16 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:24 | 0.24 | -0.42 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:17 | 0.05 | -0.81 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:21 | 0.21 | -1.22 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 36 | 37 | 97.3% | 1.93 | W |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 15 | 19 | 78.9% | -1.25 | L |
Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the Florida Panthers 5–1 on Jan 02, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Florida Panthers generated 3.25 expected goals to New York Rangers's 2.53 — Florida Panthers owned the better of the chances but New York Rangers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Mika Zibanejad led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.92 on 3 goals, 2 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 36 of 37, worth 1.93 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers game?
The New York Rangers beat the Florida Panthers 5–1 on Jan 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Rangers 5, Florida Panthers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mika Zibanejad led all skaters at 3.92, on 3G, 2A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 3.25 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 2.53, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 20 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 37. High-danger chances went 11 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Igor Shesterkin stopped 36 of 37 (1.93 goals saved above expected); Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 15 of 19 (-1.25 goals saved above expected).