It’s impossible to win nine games in a row without getting contributions from several different players and that’s exactly what the Rangers are getting.
After Dan Boyle scored the shootout winner in Saturday’s win over Ottawa, it was Mats Zuccarello’s turn to steal the show.
Zuccarello’s goal with 54 seconds remaining in the third period gave the Rangers a 4-3 win over Toronto.
#NYR make it 9️⃣ straight thanks to this late @zuccarello36 goal!!! #ZUUUUUUUUUUCC #LGR pic.twitter.com/grRU0SJxTv
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 16, 2015
The 28-year-old also picked up assists on goals from Ryan McDonagh (second period) and Derick Brassard (third period).
This was his second three-point performance in his last three games. Zuccarello has nine goals and 18 points in 18 games this season.
New York’s winning streak has allowed them to set some new franchise records:
#NYR have established franchise records for the most wins (14) and points (30) earned in the first 18 games of a season.
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 16, 2015
For the Leafs, shaky goaltending did them in tonight.
Jonathan Bernier made his return from a lower-body injury and he allowed four goals on 30 shots including this goal from center ice.
Jonathan Bernier on Stepan goal from centre: "I lost it for a second & it sneaks through me"
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) November 16, 2015
Jonathan Bernier: "I know this team was playing well while I was hurt & I let them down tonight"
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) November 16, 2015
The loss puts an end to Toronto’s three-game winning streak.