Swedish hockey player Mika Zibanejad played his 1,000th NHL game in a match against the Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden in New York. He was honored during the home game, with teammates reportedly wearing long wigs and jerseys reading 'M1KA' in a nod to his milestone. Zibanejad's parents, wife, and daughter were present for the celebration.
He is the 22nd Swedish player to reach this mark. In the game, Ottawa won 2-1, and the New York Rangers have now lost five consecutive matches. Zibanejad previously played his first five seasons for Ottawa and is in his tenth season with the Rangers.