Meanwhile, Smith, who was acquired by the Rangers in a trade with Pittsburgh over the summer, scored off a faceoff win by Mika Zibanejad (one goal, two assists) at 4:51 of the third period, adding an important insurance goal after Chris Kreider’s power-play goal late in the second period had broken a 1-1 tie and given the Rangers the lead.

Igor Shesterkin made 31 saves, Mika Zibanejad had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers defeated the visiting Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Monday night.

Zibanejad had only one shot on goal through the first two Rangers games. He doubled that in the first period and finished the game with five shots. One came on an empty net, giving him his first goal of the year, and he also had a pair of primary assists.

The Detroit Red Wings (1-1-0) visit the New York Rangers (1-0-1) on Monday evening. Puck drop from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Net). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's

NEW YORK - The Rangers were hot and cold in response to head coach Peter Laviolette's pregame call to "quiet things down with regard to defense," but they didn't necessarily have to play lockdown D with the way Igor Shesterkin is rolling.

Two nights after getting burned for six goals at Madison Square Garden, Igor Shesterkin bounced back with a vintage performance […]