WATCH: Mika Zibanejad’s unreal first goal in NHL Big City Greens Classic

New York Rangers v Philadelphia Flyers
Mika Zibanejad in action during New York Rangers v Philadelphia Flyers game

Mika Zibanejad has scored a lot of incredible goals, but it was a different one in the NHL Big City Greens Classic.

Zibanejad scored from q beautiful assist from Vladimir Tarasenko in the first period of the game between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals.

Watch the video below:

Zibanejad shone with two goals in the first period to help the Rangers win. Both teams played strongly, but the Rangers, with a two-goal buffer, sealed the victory.

ESPN, Disney Channel and the NHL have partnered to produce the show. The game was broadcast live on ESPN+, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney+

Fans reacted to the goal on Twitter. Here are a few such tweets:


How has Mika Zibanejad fared this season?

New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals.
New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals.

The 29- year- old has done well this season. He's the team's leading goalscorer with 34 goals and is tied for second with an overall goal involvement of 70.

Mika Zibanejad has played 67 games, averaging 20 minutes on the ice. He has been involved in 16 penalty minutes and has 30 powerplay goal contributions.


What's next for Mika Zibanejad and New York Rangers?

Zibanejad has been involved in one-third of the team's goals and has been crucial for the Rangers' offense.

The team has won most of the games the season whenever Zibanejad contributed a goal, which signifies his importance to the team ahead of the playoffs.

The New York Rangers are third in the Eastern Conference Metropolitan with 86 points, eight points clear of second-placed New Jersey Devils.

Their offense has been contributing goals, while their defense has averaged under three goals per game. The team has clicked all the boxes to win three of their previous four games.

The Rangers have momentum and will look to make the most of it, starting against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Mar. 16.

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