Mika Zibanejad is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who currently plays as a centre for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League (NHL). MikeaZibanejad is fluent in English, Persian, Finnish and Swedish.
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Zibanejad started his professional career playing for Djurgårdens IF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He was drafted sixth overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut in 2011.
He played for the Senators for four seasons before being traded to the Rangers in 2016. Since joining the Rangers. Zibanejad is known for his offensive abilities and his physical play. He is a strong skater and has a powerful shot, making him a threat on the power play.
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In the 2019-2020 season, Zibanejad had a breakout year, scoring 41 goals and 34 assists in 57 games. He became the first Ranger in history to score five goals in a game since 1986.
Mika Zibanejad has represented Sweden on the international stage, helping the junior team win the 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and the senior team win the 2018 IIHF World Championship.


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