Rangers Rally Behind Veteran Goalie for Historic Win at the Garden
Jonathan Quick made NHL history Sunday night, becoming the first American-born goaltender to reach 400 career wins. The 38-year-old veteran delivered a standout performance, stopping 34 shots to help the New York Rangers secure a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights at Madison Square Garden. This win ended a frustrating stretch for Quick, who had been stuck on 399 wins since January 2nd. With the milestone achieved, he joins an elite group as just the 15th goalie in NHL history to reach 400 wins and the third active alongside Marc-Andre Fleury and Sergei Bobrovsky. Tonight's game also carried extra significance for Mika Zibanejad, who was skating in his 900th career contest. The veteran forward made sure it was a special night, tying the game early in the third period with a power-play goal and adding two crucial assists.
The game itself started off with struggles for the Rangers, as the Golden Knights controlled play early, outshooting them 14-7. It marked the fifth straight game in which New York conceded the opening goal and the fourth consecutive time they trailed after the first period. After falling behind twice, the Rangers took control in the third period to secure the win. Mika Zibanejad tied the game with a backhand finish on the power play, and K’Andre Miller fired a one-timer to give New York its first lead while showing improvement. Artemi Panarin sealed the victory with a late power-play goal, capping off a strong finish and a historic night for Quick.
Rangers fans will head home happy, celebrating tonight's win that belonged to Quick, who made 34 saves to reach his 400th career win, becoming the first American-born goalie to achieve the milestone. This achievement highlights Jonathan Quick’s consistent skill and hard work, which have made him one of the top goaltenders of his era. Having played a key role in the Kings' Stanley Cup wins in 2012 and 2014, Quick's career has taken a new chapter as he reaches 400 wins with the Rangers, a milestone that has made his teammates proud of his continued impact and leadership in New York. Having made history, Quick's leadership and experience in goal are key as the Rangers strive for a playoff spot.
