"Zibanejad can now be considered one of the greatest in franchise history and likely will have his No. 93 retired someday. He was the runaway winner for the MVP award, leading the team in scoring, with 76 points (33 goals, 43 assists) entering Wednesday."
"I think just the meaning of the award, the McDonald family and everyone, speaks a lot about what the city, what the organization, what everyone around here thinks about that family, and what the award means. I'm very humble to receive that."
"While major injuries to goaltender Igor Shesterkin and defenseman Adam Fox, as well as captain J.T. Miller and Vincent Trocheck, essentially torpedoed the Rangers' season, Zibanejad's consistent two-way play gave the team a chance to compete every night."
Mika Zibanejad faced criticism after a poor 2024-25 season, but his no-move clause kept him with the Rangers. He rebounded impressively, being named the team's Most Valuable Player and Players' Player. Zibanejad also received the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award, honoring the late police officer and Rangers fan. His performance included leading the team in scoring with 76 points, demonstrating consistent two-way play despite injuries to key teammates, solidifying his legacy within the franchise.
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