Posts About "Henrik Lundqvist"
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 19
January 19th, 2021 Jan. 19 has been a very interesting day in National Hockey League history. Players scoring their 200th career goal was an overwhelming theme of the day. Plus, there were some historic performances in Los Angeles and we saw one of the most memorable moments in All-Star Game history. Let’s hop in the THW hockey time machine for our...
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 16
January 16th, 2021 This hasn’t been the busiest day in National Hockey League history, but it still has its charm. One of the earliest games played for the Stanley Cup provided one of the most-lopsided outcomes we will ever see and an offensive outburst that will never be matched. Eight seems to be the magic number of the day and the 1960s gave us some...
Revisiting the Rangers’ Transforming 2005-06 Season
January 9th, 2021 In 2020-21, the New York Rangers find themselves in a similar position to the one they were in entering the 2005-06 season. The 2005-06 Rangers helped turn the franchise around and set them in the right direction for years to come. That year, after many disappointing seasons, New York finally broke through and made the postseason. (from...
Capitals Keys to 2020-21 Success: Improved Power Play & Goaltending
January 7th, 2021 The calendar year of 2020 was not kind to the Washington Capitals. They went 14-11-3 in the regular season and were losing their lead in the Metropolitan Division before the league shut down. Ilya Samsonov missed the postseason due to a freak ATV accident. The coach they decided against re-signing after a Stanley Cup victory eliminated...
Rangers Will Face Rival Isles & Hot-Hands Beauvillier 8 Times This Season
January 6th, 2021 With the new NHL divisions set for the 2020-21 season, the MassMutual East Division, which includes the New York Rangers, will also now include the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres, as the Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets move to the Discover Central Division. The Rangers will face their division rivals eight times each...
Capitals Should Focus on Free Agents or Trades to Fill Lundqvist Void
December 26th, 2020 On Dec. 17, Henrik Lundqvist dropped a bomb on the Washington Capitals' 2020 season plans. Some tough news I need to share with you all.. pic.twitter.com/y7ZtAoo39Q— Henrik Lundqvist (@hlundqvist35) December 17, 2020 The marriage of the man they call "The King" and the Capitals was supposed to be perfect. An aging, future...
Rangers News & Rumors: Division Realignment, Taxi Squad & More
December 22nd, 2020 The New York Rangers know now when and where they'll be playing for the upcoming 2020-21 season. They'll be kicking things off with the rest of the league on Jan. 13. Teams that didn't make the play-in round for last season's Stanley Cup playoffs are allowed to open training camp on Dec. 31, and the rest of the teams can break camp on...
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Blues, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Rangers, More
December 18th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Washington Capitals are being supportive of Henrik Lundqvist's decision to stay away from hockey, but what will they do in regards to the backup goaltending opening? How will the St. Louis Blues use the cap space created by Alex Steen's retirement? Are the New York Rangers poised to make a big free...
Capitals Have Limited Options With Lundqvist News
December 17th, 2020 The Washington Capitals' plan to help Ilya Samsonov succeed Braden Holtby in net got upended on Thursday afternoon, as goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, who signed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal in October, announced he would be stepping away from the game to get medical treatment. "Today is a pretty tough and emotional day for me,"...
Revisiting Rangers' 15-Round Shootout Victory 15 Years Later
December 14th, 2020 Prior to the 2005-06 season, the NHL made the decision to determine regular-season games that were still tied after overtime with a shootout. While the decision was met with heavy criticism, it led to some beautiful goals, great saves and exciting finishes to games. That was certainly the case on Nov. 26, 2005, when the New York Rangers...
Capitals Have Significant Issues to Face This Season
December 11th, 2020 With the National Hockey League seemingly on track for a Jan. 13 start to the 2020-21 season, the uncertainty of the offseason is beginning to lift, and instead of pandemics and disputes over revenue sharing, Washington Capitals fans can start looking forward to the team's return in about a month. Where does this edition of the...
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 30
November 30th, 2020 This date in 2005 saw a major trade that forever changed two franchises. Also, one of the greatest players in National League Hockey history hit a significant milestone. In addition, Nov. 30 was a very busy date on Long Island and for some of the biggest names in the game A Huge Date in 2005 Nov. 30, 2005, is a date that makes...
Top 3 All-Time Rangers Goalies
November 23rd, 2020 Of all the goaltenders who have played for the New York Rangers in their 90-year history, six are members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, two are in the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, and one, Henrik Lundqvist, is well on his way to hockey immortality. However, only four ever backstopped a Stanley Cup championship for the...
