'All Hail The King': Fans congratulate Lundqvist after goalie retires

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetAugust 20, 2021 - 11:34am

New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist plays against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit (Paul Sancya/AP).

On Friday, Henrik Lundqvist announced his retirement after 15 seasons in the NHL with the New York Rangers.

The Swedish goaltender is one of the most accomplished netminders of his generation, with 459 wins, along with the Vezina Trophy (2012) and Olympic gold (2006).

Here’s some of the best reaction to Lundqvist’s retirement announcement.

All Hail The King

Congratulations on an incredible career, Henrik Lundqvist (@hlundqvist35)!

Read more on @NHLdotcom https://t.co/x4embTZCE5 pic.twitter.com/J5c0LmxMtl

— NHL (@NHL) August 20, 2021

Henrik Lundqvist’s 459 wins are the most among goalies who played every game of their career with one team. Yes, he signed with the Capitals and wore their jersey but that record remains intact.

Carey Price is the closest active goalie, 99 wins back. https://t.co/L4sRRTCYKY

— Steve “Dangle” Glynn (@Steve_Dangle) August 20, 2021

Henrik Lundqvist has announced his retirement from hockey during a press conference back home in Sweden. https://t.co/yBGFc06kHp

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) August 20, 2021

“For the last 30 years, I have devoted my life to the game of hockey … and now it’s time to walk away from the game I love and begin a new chapter.”

After 15 seasons in the @NHL, Henrik Lundqvist has announced his retirement. What a legendary career for the King. pic.twitter.com/ynDduvGfTQ

— The Players’ Tribune (@PlayersTribune) August 20, 2021

Happy retirement to Henrik Lundqvist. Over the last thirteen seasons he saved +178.2 goals more than an average goalie would have. [rink adjusted] pic.twitter.com/TQHr4YHWYC

— Micah Blake McCurdy (@IneffectiveMath) August 20, 2021

Henrik Lundqvist in January of 2020:

“I will always feel like a Ranger.” pic.twitter.com/DEbETN5Csw

— Rangers Videos (@SNYRangers) August 20, 2021

Amazing career for Henrik Lundqvist, and he retires only playing with one team in the Rangers. This one hurts today.

— Dan Colucci (@coluccid2) August 20, 2021

In a sport where goalies' stats tend to fluctuate annually and almost randomly at times, Henrik Lundqvist was astoundingly consistent. From 2009 to 2016, his season save percentage never dipped below .920.

— Mike Hume (@MikeHumePost) August 20, 2021

Thankful to have been in the right place at the right time to cover Henrik Lundqvist’s best years as a Ranger. He was a generational talent at his position, playing at an incredible standard. NYR fans loved him and he gave his all for them. #30 banner raising will be special! pic.twitter.com/m3HhOQPojL

— Sean Hartnett (@SeanLikesSports) August 20, 2021

Words truly cannot describe how absolutely incredible it was to watch Henrik Lundqvist do his thing as a New York Ranger

— Andrew (@based_shesty) August 20, 2021

This season… pic.twitter.com/tcVtTKZ1sJ

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) August 20, 2021

Congrats on an incredible career! I always remember getting a little extra amped up when I knew you were in the crease at the other end! https://t.co/5k6ghIYGqj

— Strombone (@strombone1) August 20, 2021

Two GOATS no Cup podcast??? Think about it @hlundqvist35

— Strombone (@strombone1) August 20, 2021

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