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Rangers' Zibanejad scores 5 goals in historic performance vs. Capitals

Where were you when Mika Zibanejad became the greatest goalscorer in NHL history?

The Rangers forward buried five goals against the Washington Capitals on Thursday, cementing his name into New York sports lore.

With four goals in regulation, the 26-year-old capped off his historic night with an overtime goal for the ages.

New York earned its 6-5 OT win and has broken out of its recent three-game losing streak.

After catching a stretch pass from Artemi Panarin below the Rangers’ blue line, Zibanejad swiftly avoided the Capitals’ backcheck and was able to stickhandle his way around goaltender Ilya Samsonov, finishing the game off with a smooth backhand finish.