NEW YORK — The New York Rangers secured a convincing 4-0 victory against the Nashville Predators on Sunday night, led by goals from Artemi Panarin, J.T. Miller, K’Andre Miller, and Brett Berard. Jonathan Quick was impressive in goal, making 35 saves to maintain a clean sheet.
Mika Zibanejad contributed two assists to the win, which marked the Rangers’ sixth triumph in their last nine games. On the other hand, the Predators faced their second consecutive defeat, dropping to a troubling 6-20-4 record on the road, matching San Jose’s league-low for fewest road victories.
The game also held personal significance for Quick, who was playing his 800th career match. He achieved his third shutout of the season and the 63rd of his career. The 39-year-old veteran now boasts 402 career wins, placing him ahead of Chris Osgood for 14th in all-time wins. He was particularly effective in the third period, making 20 saves.
Panarin’s prowess was evident early, as he launched a powerful shot past Nashville’s netminder Justus Annunen at 8:32 in the first period. Alexis Lafreniere and newcomer Calvin de Haan set up Panarin’s team-leading 24th goal.
In the second period, J.T. Miller extended the Rangers’ lead to 2-0 with a power-play goal at 1:02, assisted by Panarin for his 15th goal of the season. Panarin is the Rangers’ points leader with 61.
The Rangers’ defenseman K’Andre Miller widened the gap further with his fifth goal at 3:25 in the second, aided by assists from J.T. Miller and Zibanejad. Zibanejad continues to demonstrate outstanding form, collecting 15 points in his last 10 games. Annunen managed to save 30 shots amid the defeat.
**Takeaways**
Rangers: This victory marks their third in four games after starting post-4 Nations break play with a loss at Buffalo.
Predators: They remain challenged on the road with only 21 wins over 60 games played.
**Key moment**
Panarin’s opening goal set a lasting momentum that carried the Rangers throughout the game.
**Key stat**
Panarin joined an elite group of Rangers, becoming the eighth in franchise history with at least four straight 60-point seasons.
**Up next**
The Predators are slated to visit Boston on Tuesday. The Rangers will face off with the Islanders at home on Monday.
