Rangers’ Defenseman Has Breakthrough Season, Wins Team Award

Ryan Lindgren exceeded expectations and became a leader on the Rangers.
Lindgren was named winner of the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award, given annually to the Rangers player who goes above and beyond.
Lindgren set career highs for assists and points and has become a key part of the Rangers' defense.
The Rangers missed an opportunity to move up in the standings with a shootout loss but the playoff race is still tight.
Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad each had 90 points this season, a rare feat in Rangers franchise history.