Rangers 2, Leafs 1 (SO)

TORONTO — Mika Zibanejad scored the shootout winner as the New York Rangers continued a scorching February with a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.

Henrik Lundqvist made 32 saves and J.T. Miller scored the game-tying goal in the third period for the Rangers, who improved to 8-1-1 this month.

New York (39-19-2) moved into third place in the Metropolitan Division, now with 80 points.

Connor Brown scored the lone goal for Toronto (28-20-12).