Player Profile-Henrik Lundqvist

Henrik Lundqvist is the Swedish born goaltender of the Rangers. He was drafted 205th overall by the Rangers in 2000. He used to play with his twin brother, Joel, for Frolunda HC in Sweden, who the Rangers recently beat in a preseason game. Lundqvist made his debut on Broadway because of the injury to starting goaltender Kevin Weekes in October 2005, and lost to the Devils in a shootout. He is the first NHL goaltender to record 30 wins in his first 6 seasons. He was nominated for the Vezina Trophy as a rookie, and was also named to the NHL All-Rookie team. Because of Lundqvist's spectacular saves the often keep the Rangers in the game, fans and the press have taken to calling him "King Henrik" or "The King". He has won the Rangers' MVP award every year since the 2006-07 season. If it weren't for Lundqivst, the Rangers would have left Europe with no points to start the season.

A Video of some of Lundqvist's best saves.