Overview
- Chris Kreider and former captain Jacob Trouba received tribute videos and standing ovations in their first game back at Madison Square Garden as Anaheim Ducks players.
- Mika Zibanejad did not play after missing a team meeting, with Sullivan confirming he will be available for the next game.
- Cutter Gauthier scored the go-ahead power‑play goal 5:51 into the third period and later added an empty‑netter to seal the win.
- Anaheim opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal by Jackson LaCombe during a Rangers 5‑on‑3, underscoring New York’s special‑teams issues since Fox’s injury.
- The victory marked the Ducks’ first win at MSG since 2013, while Rangers forward Matt Rempe returned from a broken thumb and logged 9:01 in his comeback.