Mika Zibanejad believes effort and will are only part of the Rangers’ problem. They also need to rediscover their creativity and swagger offensively.

Mika Zibanejad is expected to play for the New York Rangers against the Anaheim Ducks tonight at Madison Square Garden. With 11 goals and 14 assists in 33 games, his offensive prowess and leadership are crucial for the Rangers' strategy.

New York Rangers fans know a lot about Mika Zibanejad the hockey player. About Zibanejad the person? Not so much.

Without Fox, coach Mike Sullivan has used a first power-play unit comprised of five forwards and no defensemen. It's an unconventional look, as most teams go with four forwards and one defenseman.