For 15 seasons at Madison Square Garden, Henrik Lundqvist was simply the King. The Swedish goaltender won more games than anyone in New York Rangers history, collected the Vezina Trophy, an Olympic gold medal and a world title, and backstopped the Blueshirts to the 2014 Stanley Cup Final.
Elegant, fiercely competitive and impossibly cool, this is the story of King Henrik. Find more ice hockey legends in our ice hockey collection and the New York Rangers collection.
Henrik Lundqvist Fact File
| Full name | Henrik Lundqvist |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 March 1982 (age 44) |
| Place of birth | Åre, Sweden |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Position | Goaltender (catches left) |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Current status | Retired (2021); TV analyst for MSG Networks and TNT |
| Shirt number | 30 (retired by the Rangers) |
| Nickname | King Henrik |
Career History
| Years | Team | Games | Wins | Shutouts | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Until 2005 | Frölunda HC (Sweden) | – | – | – | Swedish champion 2003, 2005; Honken Trophy 2003–2005 |
| 2005–2020 | New York Rangers | 887 | 459 | 64 | Vezina Trophy 2012; Stanley Cup Final 2014 |
| 2020–2021 | Washington Capitals | 0 | – | – | Signed but did not play |
Rangers figures are regular-season totals: games, wins and shutouts are all franchise records.
From Åre to Frölunda
Henrik Lundqvist was born in Åre, Sweden, on 2 March 1982, along with his twin brother Joel, who also became a professional player. The Rangers picked him 205th overall in the 2000 NHL Draft, one of the great late-round steals in league history.
He stayed in Sweden to develop with Frölunda HC, winning the Swedish championship in 2003 and 2005 and being named the league's best goaltender three seasons in a row. Celebrate the King with our Henrik Lundqvist 1 Rangers Ice Hockey Icon Frame Men's Hoodie.
Olympic Gold and a Rookie Sensation
Lundqvist made his NHL debut against the New Jersey Devils in October 2005 and took New York by storm. Fans and media crowned him King Henrik in his rookie season, when he made the NHL All-Rookie Team. In February 2006 he also led Sweden to Olympic gold at the Turin Winter Games.
He won 30 or more games in each of his first seven NHL seasons, a model of consistency. Show your support with our Henrik Lundqvist Men's T-Shirt.
Vezina, Game 7s and the 2014 Final
Lundqvist reached his peak in 2011–12, winning the Vezina Trophy as the league's best goaltender and making the NHL First All-Star Team. He was at his best when the stakes were highest, winning six Game 7s, tied for the most in NHL history.
In 2013–14 he carried the Rangers all the way to the Stanley Cup Final, and they reached three Eastern Conference Finals in four seasons. He added a World Championship gold with Sweden in 2017. Our Henrik Lundqvist 2 Rangers Ice Hockey Icon Frame Men's T-Shirt is a tribute to those famous nights at the Garden.
Farewell and the Hall of Fame
Lundqvist left the Rangers in 2020 with 459 wins, 64 shutouts and 887 games, all franchise records, plus nine team MVP awards. He signed with the Washington Capitals, but a heart condition kept him out of the 2020–21 season and he retired in August 2021. The Rangers retired his No. 30 in January 2022 and he entered the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023.
Honours
International
- Olympic gold medal: 2006 (Turin)
- World Championship gold: 2017
NHL
- Vezina Trophy (2012)
- NHL First All-Star Team (2012), Second All-Star Team (2013)
- NHL All-Rookie Team (2006)
- Five NHL All-Star Games
Club and Hall of Fame
- Swedish champion with Frölunda: 2003, 2005
- No. 30 retired by the New York Rangers (2022)
- Hockey Hall of Fame (2023)
Away From the Rink
A keen guitarist, Lundqvist played in a Swedish rock band during his Frölunda days. Since retiring he has become a popular studio analyst for MSG Networks and TNT.
FAQs
How old is Henrik Lundqvist?
Henrik Lundqvist was born on 2 March 1982, so he is 44 years old.
Where was Henrik Lundqvist born?
He was born in Åre, Sweden.
How tall is Henrik Lundqvist?
Henrik Lundqvist stands 1.85 m, or 6 ft 1 in.
What teams did Henrik Lundqvist play for?
He played for Frölunda HC in Sweden and the New York Rangers in the NHL. He signed with the Washington Capitals in 2020 but never played for them.
How many wins did Henrik Lundqvist have?
He won 459 regular-season NHL games, the most in Rangers history, with 64 shutouts.
Did Henrik Lundqvist win the Stanley Cup?
No. He came closest in 2014, when he led the Rangers to the Stanley Cup Final, but he won Olympic gold in 2006 and a world title in 2017.
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