Henrik Lundqvist
| Henrik Lundqvist | |
|---|---|
 Lundqvist with the New York Rangers in October 2014 | |
| Born | 2 March 1982
(aged 44) |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb) |
| Position | Goaltender |
| Played for | NHL: New York Rangers SEL: Frölunda HC |
| National team |  Sweden
|
| NHL Draft | 205th overall, 2000 New York Rangers |
| Playing career | 2000–2020 |
Henrik Lundqvist (born 2 March 1982) is an Swedish former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played for a total of 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played his entire NHL career for the New York Rangers. He was nicknamed "King Henrik".[1] He also played for Team Sweden and won a gold medal with them at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, as well as a silver medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Career
On October 9, 2020, Lundqvist signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Washington Capitals.[2] However, he never played a game for them. He had to miss the whole 2020-2021 season because of an irregular heartbeat.[3] In January 2021, Lundqvist announced that he was undergoing open-heart surgery.[4]
On December 14, 2021, Lundqvist announced his retirement from playing professional ice hockey.[5] On January 28, 2022, the Rangers retired Lundqvist's jersey number #30.[6]
Henrik Lundqvist Media
Lundqvist with Frölunda HC in February 2005
Lundqvist during a game against the Calgary Flames in January 2008
Lundqvist with the Rangers in November 2011. During the 2011–12 season, he became the first NHL goaltender to win at least 30 games in their first seven seasons.
Henrik (left) with his identical twin brother, Joel Lundqvist, during an ad campaign for clothing retailer Brothers
References
- ↑ Henrik Lundqvist was the King for a ReasonThe Hockey News. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ↑ Henrik Lundqvist signs one-year deal with Washington CapitalsWashington Post. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ↑ Henrik Lundqvist to miss next NHL season due to heart conditionSportsnet. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ↑ Henrik Lundqvist shares update on heart surgery, along with adorable drawing made by his 5-year-old daughterCBS Sports. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ↑ Lundqvist retires from NHL after 15 seasons with RangersNHL. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ↑ ‘The King’ is Back: Hockey world honours Lundqvist on jersey retirement nightSportsnet. Retrieved June 2, 2023.