Rangers the first team to win 40 games in this year's NHL.

On Wednesday night, the New York Rangers defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 at Madison Square Garden, becoming the first team to reach 40 victories in this year's NHL. The Rangers hold a season record of 40-17-3, placing them at the top of the Metropolitan Division. Once again, Artem Panarin played a crucial role, contributing 3 points. The goalie made 30 saves, continuing his strong season and can be considered one of the most in-form goalies so far this season.

New York Rangers season stats: 
◉ 60 games
◉ 40 wins
◉ 17 losses
◉ 3 OT
◉ 201 GF
◉ 164 GA 

Artem Panarin is the team's statistical leader with 82 points (35 goals, 47 assists) and ranks among the top-performing players in the entire NHL for the 2023/24 season.

New York Rangers team stats: 
◉ 3.33 goals per game
◉ 2.70 goals against per game
◉ 25.0 Power Play %
◉ 83.1 Penalty kill %

The Rangers are in a good period, having won 10 of their last 11 games. The next challenge to continue the winning streak is on Sunday when they face the Toronto Maple Leafs.