Zibanejad's 1000th Game: Rangers vs. Senators

0:00On March 23rd, New York Ranger Center, Mika Zibenehad, is set to play his 1000 NHL regular season game on Monday night. That matchup against his old team, the Ottawa Senators, starts at 7.30 p.m. Eastern time at Madison Square Garden, drafted six overall by Ottawa back in 2011, the Swedish forward debuted at age 18 and now turns 33 next month. He spent his first five seasons with the Senators before a trade to the Rangers on July 18th, 2016. That deal sent him to New York in exchange for Derek Bressard and some draft picks. A traffic gem earlier this season even delayed his milestone by scratching him from one game, but teammate joke it was meant to happen against. Ottawa, family and friends, more than 20 strong from Sweden, filled the stands for his recent games and will be there again. Younger Rangers like Will Kyle, who was just nine when Zibenehad debuted, call him a quiet leader who offers great advice and stays ready to work. With

1:01the Rangers, Zibenehad ranks in the top 10 for 10 offensive categories over 718 games. He's tied for four thing goals at 2080, leads in power play goals with 122 and holds franchise marks in overtime, tallies and short-handed points. Everything lined up for a reason, Zibenehad says, and he's grateful for his path from Ottawa to building a life and legacy in New York. That's the story for today. NHL News Today, Driven by AI