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The Swede was involved in all the team’s goals, in the match that ended 5–1. Zibanejad had a goal in each period, and an assist in the first and third periods.
The match was not only marked by Zibanejad’s brilliant performance, but it was also played outdoors in Miami. It is the first time an NHL game has been played outdoors in the state of Florida, and it is also the southernmost NHL game played outdoors.
36,153 were in attendance at Loan Depot Park, home of baseball’s Miami Marvins.
Zibanejad was selected for the Swedish Olympic squad on Friday. The championship is played in Milan and Cortina in Italy during February.
