Sergei Zubov's 1993-94 NHL season stands as a remarkable testament to his offensive prowess and hockey IQ, solidifying his place among the league's elite defensemen. It was a season that not only saw him lead the New York Rangers in scoring but also culminated in the franchise's first Stanley Cup victory in 54 years.

Drafted 85th overall by the New York Rangers in 1990, Zubov was one of the first Soviets to play the majority of his career in the NHL. After a brief stint with the Rangers' AHL affiliate, he joined the main roster and recorded 31 points in 49 games during the 1992-93 season.

In the 1993-94 season, Zubov showcased his offensive capabilities by scoring 12 goals and contributing 77 assists for a total of 89 points in 78 games. This performance not only led the Rangers in scoring but also set a career-high for Zubov. Mark Messier was the only other Ranger to average more than a point per game that season. As a sophomore, Zubov quarterbacked the power play alongside Brian Leetch, leading the team to a league-best 96 power-play goals. The Rangers' power play succeeded 23% of the time.

That season, the New York Rangers achieved a record of 52 wins, 24 losses, and 8 ties, totaling 112 points, and clinching the President's Trophy. The Rangers' offense was potent, with Adam Graves scoring 52 goals, joined by 20-goal campaigns from Mike Gartner (28), Mark Messier (26), Alexei Kovalev (23), Brian Leetch (23), Sergei Nemchinov (22) and Steve Larmer (21). The team's roster also included key players such as Mike Richter, who excelled in goal.

In the playoffs, Zubov continued his strong play, contributing 19 points in 22 games as the Rangers defeated the Vancouver Canucks in a seven-game series to win the Stanley Cup. Along with Alexander Karpovtsev, Sergei Nemchinov, and Alexei Kovalev, Zubov became one of the first Russian-born players to have his name engraved on the Stanley Cup.

Despite his success, Zubov was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1995 and then to the Dallas Stars in 1996. While he never reached the same scoring heights as in 1993-94, he remained a consistent offensive defenseman with the Stars. Zubov played 12 seasons with Dallas, amassing 549 points in 839 games and contributing to their 1999 Stanley Cup victory. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2019.

Zubov ended his NHL career with 152 goals and 619 assists for 771 points in 1,068 games. He also recorded 24 goals and 93 assists for 117 points in 164 playoff games.