King Henrik — the greatest goaltender in New York Rangers history and one of the finest of the modern era.
Henrik Lundqvist was born in Åre, Sweden in 1982. New York Rangers selected him 205th overall in the 2000 NHL Draft — one of the most remarkable values in draft history. His 15-season career produced 459 wins and 64 shutouts with a career goals-against average of 2.43. He won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goaltender in 2012. He won Olympic gold with Sweden in 2006. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023. He led the Rangers to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2014 — losing to Los Angeles in five games. He was selected to seven All-Star games. His combination of technical precision — his positioning, his athleticism and his composure in high-pressure situations — made him the most reliable individual goaltender in the league for a decade. He was diagnosed with a heart condition in 2020 that required surgery and ultimately forced his retirement. His 459 wins were accumulated on Rangers teams that were competitive but rarely championship-calibre. He remains the most beloved figure in modern Rangers history.
Vezina Trophy (2012)
Career Honours
- Vezina Trophy (2012)
- Olympic Gold Medal (Sweden 2006)
- World Championship gold
- Hall of Fame (2023)