Rangers star raises concerns about team's performance standards

The New York Rangers are having a tough season, and recent comments from star player Mika Zibanejad have worried fans. The team lost an important game against the Calgary Flames, which left them outside the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference. During the game, the Rangers were heavily outshot, 35-13. Only goalie Igor Shesterkin seemed to keep the team in the match. After the game, Zibanejad’s remarks frustrated fans. He said he does not mind poor performances if the team wins, suggesting a drop in standards. Fans reacted negatively to his comments. They believe that winning 'ugly' may work sometimes, but for a team struggling all season, it is concerning to hear such words. Zibanejad and other veterans have usually performed well, but now it seems many players are not consistently showing up to compete, which is starting to hurt the team’s chances. With less than a month left in the regular season, the Rangers need to improve quickly. If they miss the playoffs, significant changes may happen in the off-season.