On the hockey match between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Rangers on the last Wed in the NHL tournament in 2020, both Zibanejad and Chris Kreider scored six seconds apart within first moments. The final result was publicized with 5-3 scores for the winner- the New York Rangers. This achievement should be highly appreciated and encouraged although both NHL players face problems before.
About Kreider, he didn’t play on Monday due to the upper-body injury at his knee and head. This absence caused to the loss 3-5 before the Dallas Stars. On this match, he was considered carefully whether he should join or not when he didn’t cover energy totally. Finally, he decided to play officially and still can reach high records. After this match, he reached 19th goals in total 10 games on this tournament. Zibanejad recommended about Kreider with many prides and happiness. Actually, Kreider plays an important role as a huge part and a leader of this team. The final victory has contributed from talent of Kreider.
The third forward on the line who connects with Kreider is to score correctly is Pavel Buchnevich. In this win before opponent, he had a goal, two assists and a plus-4 rating. Furthermore, he also supported to make 27 saves for his team.
Beside it, Auston Matthews also scored two goals to contribute the final goals for the New York Rangers whereas Michael Hutchinson already made 30 saves dramatically despite his serious injury on the neck.
All connection and co-operation among all members in team could achieve winning before a strong opponent like the Toronto Maple Leafs. David Quinn who is couch of the Rangers team pointed out that all players had a good performance to make victory although they had ever to face many troubles from injuries. All players in team would try to achieve the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference.