Mika Zibanejad's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Mika Zibanejad.

Mika Zibanejad is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain for the New York Rangers in the NHL. Drafted sixth overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2011, he initially joined their lineup that season but was later sent back to Djurgårdens IF in Sweden for further development. After five seasons with the Senators, Zibanejad was traded to the New York Rangers on July 18, 2016, where he has since become a key player.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

October 1976: Tied Record with Don Murdoch

On March 5, 2020, Mika Zibanejad became the third player in Rangers history to score five goals in a game, tying Don Murdoch who set the mark in October 1976.

1976: First since Rod Gilbert

In October 2019, Mika Zibanejad became the first Rangers player since Rod Gilbert in 1976 to post eight points through the first two games of the season.

1978: Tied Bryan Trottier's Record

In March 2021, Mika Zibanejad tied the NHL record for most points in one period set in 1978 by Bryan Trottier with six.

February 1983: Tied Record with Mark Pavelich

On March 5, 2020, Mika Zibanejad became the third player in Rangers history to score five goals in a game, tying Mark Pavelich who scored five goals in February 1983.

1990: First to do so since John Cullen

In October 2019, Mika Zibanejad became the first player since John Cullen in 1990 to have four-point games in each of the first two games of the season.

December 1996: Second in NHL history to complete the quintet

On March 5, 2020, Mika Zibanejad became only the second player in NHL history to complete the quintet of goals in the extra period, after Sergei Fedorov in December 1996.

2000: First since Petr Nedved

In October 2019, Zibanejad's game on October 5 made him the first Rangers player with an even strength goal, a power play goal, and a short-handed goal in an away game since Petr Nedved in 2000

January 2012: Scored golden goal at the 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

On January 5, 2012, Mika Zibanejad scored the gold medal-winning goal for Sweden in the 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships against Russia.

2012: Won the 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2012, Mika Zibanejad helped the Swedish junior team win the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

2014: First since Derek Stepan

In October 2019, Zibanejad's game on October 5 made him the first Ranger to do so in any game since Derek Stepan in 2014

2015: Scored a career-high 21 goals

During the 2015-16 season, Mika Zibanejad achieved a career-high of 21 goals with 30 assists.

January 2017: Returned to the Rangers lineup

On January 17, 2017, Mika Zibanejad returned to the Rangers lineup after missing 25 games due to a broken fibula.

May 2018: Scored in the final for Sweden at the 2018 IIHF World Championship

On May 20, 2018, Mika Zibanejad scored a goal in the final for Sweden to help them win the 2018 IIHF World Championship.

2018: Won the 2018 IIHF World Championship

In 2018, Mika Zibanejad helped the Swedish team win the IIHF World Championship.

October 2019: Scored Hat-trick against Ottawa Senators

On October 5, 2019, Mika Zibanejad scored a hat-trick against the Ottawa Senators, after having a four-point game on October 3rd.

March 2020: Five Goals in a Game

On March 5, 2020, Mika Zibanejad became the third player in Rangers history to score five goals in a game.

March 2021: Scored a Natural Hat Trick

On March 17, 2021, Mika Zibanejad scored a natural hat trick in the second period of a game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He then tied the NHL record for most points in one period with six. A week later, on March 25, he scored another hat trick against the Flyers.

January 2022: Voted to First All-Star Game

In January 2022, Mika Zibanejad was voted to his first All-Star game.

March 2023: One of NHL's three stars for the week of 20 March 2023

In March 2023, Mika Zibanejad was one of the NHL's three stars for the week of March 20, registering five goals and nine points in four games.

May 2025: Alternate Captain and Bronze at IIHF World Championship

In May 2025, Mika Zibanejad was named an alternate captain for Sweden's roster at the 2025 IIHF World Championship. Throughout the tournament, he scored five goals and made three assists, leading Sweden to win the bronze medal on May 25 at Avicii Arena in Stockholm.

February 2026: Hat-trick during Winter Classic

During the 2025-26 season, In February 2026, Mika Zibanejad became the first player to record a hat-trick during a Winter Classic as the Rangers defeated the Florida Panthers 5–1.