Bantering Points: 1/4/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe Fortunato examines the Rangers' dominant win at the 2026 Winter Classic against the Florida Panthers (BSB)

Keegan Jarvis names his three stars of the month of December for the Hartford Wolf Pack (BSB)

Chris Feldman discusses Mika Zibanejad being named to Team Sweden for the 2026 Milan Olympics (BSB)

Keegan Jarvis recaps the Hartford Wolf Pack's win on home ice against the Bridgeport Islanders (BSB)

Rangers News:

Peter Baugh explains why the Blueshirts must build off their win from the 2026 Winter Classic (The Athletic)

Scott Rogust talks about the moment Sam Rosen delivered his iconic line at the 2026 Winter Classic (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

Austin Matthews has passed Mats Sundin and set the Toronto Maple Leaf's career goal record with 421 (SportsNet)

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson left the team's game against the Chicago Blackhawks with a lower-body injury (SportsNet)

The Vancouver Canucks and forward Linus Karlsson have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension (TSN)

While the two sides are still negotiating a contract extension, the Canucks and Kiefer Sherwood are still some ways away (SportsNet)

Here is a recap of all the games that took place across the league yesterday and who emerged victorious (SportsNet)