April 18 Hockey Birthdays: Zibanejad, Hartnell & Kamensky - The Hockey Writers Hockey History Latest News, Analysis & More

Today, we honor the 18 past and present NHL players who celebrate their birthdays on Apr. 18, including a 40-goal scorer, two Stanley Cup champions, and a player who spent over 1,800 minutes in the penalty box. Here's a look at some notable players who share birthdays on this day. Mika Zibanejad is a World Junior Championship hero in Sweden for scoring a golden goal at the 2012 tournament, earning Sweden its second title.