Henrik Lundqvist, often referred to by his nickname “King Henrik,” is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender from Sweden.
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At the time of his retirement, Henrik Lundqvist had made a total of 25,610 saves in his NHL career with the New York Rangers. This includes regular-season and playoff games.
Lundqvist spent the majority of his professional career playing for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League (NHL).
He was selected by the Rangers in the seventh round of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. After several successful seasons playing in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) with Frolunda HC, Lundqvist made his NHL debut with the Rangers in the 2005-2006 season.
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Over his 15-year tenure with the Rangers, Lundqvist established himself as one of the top goaltenders in the league. He was known for his exceptional athleticism, quick reflexes, and ability to make acrobatic saves. Lundqvist was a seven-time finalist for the Vezina Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s best goaltender, and he won the award in the 2011-2012 season.
Throughout his career, Lundqvist represented Sweden in various international tournaments, including the Olympics and the World Championships. He won a gold medal with Sweden at the 2006 Winter Olympics and a silver medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics.


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