“You are the best ever”: Irma Zibanejad shares adorable pictures with husband Mika Zibanejad on his 32nd birthday

New York Rangers centre Mika Zibanejad celebrated his 32nd birthday on April 18, and his wife, Irma Helin Zibanejad, made it special with a sweet Instagram story. She shared a heartfelt birthday message along with an adorable photo of Mika having a warm dinner with their daughter, Ella. With a decade of NHL greatness under his belt, the milestone birthday was as much about celebrating the man as it was about honoring the player.

Irma Helin Zibanejad posts a cute birthday message for Mika Zibanejad

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3dR-zDt4oA/?img_index=1 https://www.instagram.com/p/C3dR-zDt4oA/?img_index=1

Irma Helin Zibanejad shared photos of her husband and daughter at a restaurant covered with text overlays such as ‘YOU ARE THE BEST EVER’ and ‘I LOVE YOU SO SO HARD, LIKE THE MOST EVER’, showing her love most genuinely and sincerely.

She also posted a loving birthday wish in Swedish. “My human!!!! Forever we love you the most in the whole world!! Happy birthday beloved beloved Mika. So proud of the person you are my good, warm wonderful darling.”

An NHL sensation: The incredible hockey career of Mika Zibanejad

The birthday greetings represent a circle-of-life moment for Mika Zibanejad, whose professional hockey career has been nothing less than inspiring. Born on April 18, 1993, in Sweden to Iranian and Finnish parents, Mika Zibanejad was selected sixth overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

In July 2016, Zibanejad was traded to the New York Rangers. Through the years, he's become more than just a staple in New York's offense; he's also a crowd favorite for his game-winning goals and leadership abilities.

Mika Zibanejad shuts down trade talk, reaffirms loyalty to New York Rangers despite playoff miss

As the birthday affection flowed in off the ice, professionally, Mika Zibanejad was the subject of speculation. After a disappointing 39-36-7 season that had the New York Rangers miss the playoffs by six points, rumors circulated about possible offseason changes involving franchise players.

Zibanejad, though, ended those rumors quickly. “I know what my contract says. Both parties agreed to it,” he had told the press, regarding his current eight-year, $68 million contract with a full no-movement clause.

Also read: Mika Zibanejad sounds fed up but won’t leave Rangers after collapse: “I know what my contract says”

For the time being, Zibanejad is opting to concentrate on family and the present — with a loving spouse, a burgeoning daughter, and fans who remain convinced of his capacity to guide New York back to postseason prominence.