Marek Malik Marek Malík ( born June 24 , 1975 ) is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for HC Vítkovice Steel of the Czech Extraliga . Malík played in the National Hockey League from 1998 to 2009 . He is best known for a highlight reel shootout goal while with the New York Rangers . Playing career . After playing with TJ Vitkovice Jr . in the Czech junior league , Malík was drafted 72nd overall by the Hartford Whalers in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft . He played one season for HC Vítkovice of the Czech Extraliga before joining the Whalers ' American Hockey League ( AHL ) affiliate , the Springfield Falcons , in 1994 – 95 . He played the better part of two seasons with the Falcons before earning a roster spot with the Whalers . While the Whalers ' franchise relocated to Raleigh , North Carolina in 1997 – 98 to become the Carolina Hurricanes , Malík played in the Swedish Elitserien with the Malmö Redhawks . He returned to the NHL the following season with the Hurricanes . In 2001 – 02 , Malík recorded a career - high 23 points . The following season , his ninth with the Whalers / Hurricanes franchise , Malík was traded to the Vancouver Canucks along with Darren Langdon in exchange for Jan Hlaváč and Harold Druken . He completed his second season with the Canucks , in 2003 – 04 , as co - recipient of the NHL Plus / Minus Award ( shared with Martin St . Louis of the Tampa Bay Lightning ) with a + 35 rating . During the 2004 – 05 NHL lockout , Malík returned to the Czech Extraliga to play for HC Vítkovice . With NHL play set to resume the following season , he signed a three - year deal with the New York Rangers . On November 26 , 2005 , Malík scored on Washington Capitals netminder Olaf Kölzig to finish the longest shootout in NHL history . The goal was described as a " circus shot " as Malík drew the puck towards the center of the net , put his stick between his legs , and shot high on Kölzig ' s stick side . With goalies Henrik Lundqvist and Kölzig dominant in net , the shootout went to 15 rounds . The teams had selected so many players to shoot that they were being forced to send out their weaker defencemen . Bryan Muir of the Caps scored in round 14 , and Jason Strudwick answered for the Rangers to tie the score again . The next Caps shooter was stopped , which set the stage for Malík . He skated in on Kölzig , deked to his glove , pulled the puck back , put his stick through his legs , and flipped it in over Kölzig ' s blocker to score and win the game . He had not scored a goal during the season at the time . After the shot , he raised his arm and shrugged to the fans before being mobbed by his teammates . Former Rangers commentator John Davidson said , " " Now I ' ve seen it all ! First Strudwick scores , then Malík wins a shootout with a shot between the legs . Oh Baby ! " " The goal was ranked as the play of the year by TSN ' s " SportsCentre " . During his time with New York , Malík was criticized for his lack of physical play , despite his size , as well as his risky decision - making with the puck . These criticisms have been applied to Malík as early as his minor league days in Springfield . On January 24 , 2008 , he was not at the game on Brian Leetch Night , even though it was team policy for players to be present at games . He also did not attend practice and his locker was empty for the game after he refused to shake hands with head coach Tom Renney after a victory in the Rangers ' previous game . On October 14 , 2008 , Malík signed a one - year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning . On November 23 , 2009 , Malik signed a one - year contract with the Genève - Servette HC from the Swiss National League A . Personal life . Malík has a wife and two sons . While Malík was with the Rangers , his teammates and coaches called him " Harry " because he looks like the title character from " Harry and the Hendersons " . International play . Malík has played for the Czech Republic in the following competitions :