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 briefly played for them before returning to Sweden. After five seasons with the Senators, Zibanejad was traded to the Rangers in 2016. He also represents the Swedish national team in international competitions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

October 1976: Five Goal Game in 1976

On March 5, 2020, Mika Zibanejad became the third player in Rangers history to score five goals in a game, joining Don Murdoch, who set the mark on 12 October 1976 against the Minnesota North Stars.

1976: Record Since 1976

In October 2019, Mika Zibanejad became the second player in Rangers history to post eight points through the first two games of the season, the fourth in franchise history to score six or more points in that span, and the first in both cases since Rod Gilbert in 1976.

1978: Tied Record Since 1978

On March 17, 2021, in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Mika Zibanejad tied the NHL record for most points in one period set in 1978 by Bryan Trottier with six.

February 1983: Five Goal Game in 1983

On March 5, 2020, Mika Zibanejad became the third player in Rangers history to score five goals in a game, joining Mark Pavelich on 23 February 1983 versus the Hartford Whalers.

1990: Record Since 1990

On October 5 2019, Mika Zibanejad had an assist in the game, becoming the sixth player in NHL history with four-point games in each of the first two games of the season, and the first player to do so since John Cullen of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1990.

December 1996: Milestone Shared with Fedorov

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 on 26 December 1996.

2000: Goal Record Since 2000

On October 5 2019, Mika Zibanejad's game 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: Golden Goal

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

2012: World Junior Ice Hockey Championships Win

In 2012, Mika Zibanejad represented Sweden on the international stage, helping the junior team win the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

2014: Goal Record Since 2014

On October 5 2019, Mika Zibanejad's game made him the first Ranger to have an even strength goal, a power play goal, and a short-handed goal in any game since Derek Stepan in 2014.

January 2017: Return to Lineup

On January 17, 2017, Mika Zibanejad returned to the Rangers lineup against the Dallas Stars after missing 25 games due to a broken fibula, scoring two goals in the 7-6 loss.

May 2018: IIHF World Championship Goal

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

2018: IIHF World Championship Win

In 2018, Mika Zibanejad represented Sweden on the international stage, helping the senior team win the IIHF World Championship.

October 2019: Hot Start to the Season

In October 2019, Mika Zibanejad had a strong start to the 2019-20 season, including a four-point game in the season opener on October 3, a hat-trick against the Ottawa Senators on October 5. On October 8, he was named NHL's First Star of the Week.

March 2020: Five Goals in a Game

On March 5, 2020, Mika Zibanejad scored five goals in a game against the Capitals, becoming the third player in Rangers history to achieve this feat, joining Don Murdoch and Mark Pavelich. He also scored the overtime winner.

March 2021: Hat Trick and Record-Tying Points

On March 17, 2021, Mika Zibanejad scored a natural hat trick in the second period against the Philadelphia Flyers and tied the NHL record for most points in one period with six. On March 25, he scored another hat trick against the Flyers.

October 2021: Contract Extension and Alternate Captain

On October 10, 2021, Mika Zibanejad signed an eight-year contract extension with the Rangers and was named an alternate captain of the team.

January 2022: All-Star Selection

On January 18, 2022, Mika Zibanejad was voted to his first All-Star game through the NHL 'Last Men In' fan vote but did not attend for personal reasons.

March 2023: NHL Star of the Week

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

May 2025: IIHF World Championship

In May 2025, Mika Zibanejad represented Sweden at the IIHF World Championship, where he was named alternate captain and helped his team secure the bronze medal. During the tournament, he scored five goals and made three assists, including a goal in the opening game on May 9th against Slovakia, two goals (one being the game-winning goal) on May 10th against Austria, and another goal on May 14th against Latvia. In the quarter-final on May 22nd against Czechia, he provided an assist and a secondary assist. On May 25th he scored a goal and provided a secondary assist in their final game against Denmark.