Merely saying that Mika Zibanejad was on a tear before the NHL’s hiatus due to the coronavirus outbreak would be a vast understatement. The only correct term to describe the way he was playing for the month prior to the unprecedented pause is simple: dominant.
Whether it’s the resumption of this season or the start of the next one, this last stretch of dominance will force Zibanejad to carry lofty expectations on his shoulders once the Rangers start playing meaningful hockey once again, and rightfully so. According to Natural Stat Trick, Zibanejad has led the NHL in both goals (22) and points (33), since February 1st.