A remarkable assist by New York Rangers' (#NYR) Mika Zibanejad, referred to as 'Mika Magic', has caught the attention of hockey fans and commentators, with some suggesting it could be the pass of the year. The play, which involved Zibanejad executing a pass from below the goal line to former #NHLJets forward Blake Wheeler, has been described as 'absurd' and 'incredible', with the NHL providing video evidence (🎥: @NHL). The precision of Wheeler's subsequent shot placement has also been praised. Flames prospect Rory Kerins is also noted for making an impressive pass recently, adding to the showcase of skillful plays.
when you think you've seen ~all the pretty things~ in hockey and then mika zibanejad is like hold my beer https://t.co/dJFwfabXBa
This play by Mika Zibanejad to set up former #NHLJets F Blake Wheeler is absolutely absurd. Redirection of the rimmed puck through his skates and right onto the tape for a tap-in 👇 https://t.co/cT2vP1qQ4X
This assist from Mika Zibanejad is ABSURD 🤯 (🎥: @NHL) https://t.co/PUADHtathd
I don’t know what’s more insane—the pass or the decision Wheeler makes on shot placement here. https://t.co/l9nbYld2B2
Is this the pass of the year??? Absolutely incredible from Mika Zibanejad. Not even Blake Wheeler could believe it! #NYR @JamisonCoyle | @KenDaneykoMSG | @NYRangers | #NHLTonight https://t.co/w1aCLSlG2h
That pass from below the goal line from Zibanejad to Wheeler 🔥 https://t.co/0NVKS0f6W3
Talk about some Mika Magic with that assist to Wheeler.
Man, this is a hell of a pass by #Flames prospect Rory Kerins. https://t.co/e1ifL9gArQ