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Henrik Lundqvist

Silverman: Rivalry Renewed — Rangers, Bruins Finally Resume Their Hostilities

This series is about resuming hostilities. With so much on the line, how can they possibly be avoided? The Rangers and Bruins. New York and Boston. John Tortorella and Claude Julien. Waiting for the explosion.

2013/05/14

Henrik Lundqvist (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Blazing-Hot Henrik Lundqvist On Way To Earning His Crown

It’s only the second round, but the Rangers have to be feeding off the momentum provided by Lundqvist’s turn. If he keeps it up, I could be put in position to admit that Lundqvist did indeed earn his crown.

2013/05/14

Taylor Pyatt of the New York Rangers celebrates with Derek Dorsett after scoring in the second period against the Washington Capitals in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Rangers Advance To Face Bruins In 2nd Round Of NHL Playoffs

There is one key explanation, above all others, for why the Rangers are heading to the Eastern Conference semifinals. “Henrik Lundqvist,” Capitals forward Troy Brouwer said. “Plain and simple.”

2013/05/14

The Rangers’ Taylor Pyatt, middle, celebrates with Derek Dorsett after scoring in the second period against the Capitals in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals at the Verizon Center on May 13, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Rangers Win Game 7 On The Road For The First Time In Franchise History

Led by Henrik Lundqvist’s 35 saves in a second consecutive shutout, and goals from some unlikely sources, the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 5-0 in Game 7 Monday night to reach the Eastern Conference semifinals.

2013/05/14

Henrik Lundqvist (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Superhuman Lundqvist Carries Rangers On His Back Into Game 7

While Henrik Lundqvist was superman between the pipes, Derek Dorsett threw the Caps off their game with his agitation and intimidation.

2013/05/13

Henrik Lundqvist makes a save in the second period against Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals during Game 5 in Washington. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Season On The Line For Rangers, Capitals In Winner-Take-All Game 7

Home-ice advantage has held up for six games between Washington and New York. The Rangers hope to snap the trend in Monday’s do-or-die series finale.

2013/05/13

The Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin, middle, is sandwiched by the Rangers’ Ryan McDonagh, left, and Anton Stralman during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on May 10, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Ribeiro Stuns Rangers In Overtime, Gives Capitals 3-2 Series Lead

Mike Ribeiro scored 9:24 into overtime, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 2-1 Friday night to regain the momentum – and the lead – in their first-round playoff series.

2013/05/10

John Tortorella (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Return To ‘Tortorella Hockey’ Has Rangers Winning

Let’s face it, the Rangers have a lot of positives going for them right now. And they’re playing the sort of gritty hockey typical of a John Tortorella-coached team.

2013/05/09

The New York Rangers jump the bench following their victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Next Task For Rangers: Steal Home-Ice Advantage From Capitals

If the Blueshirts are going to come all the way back and knock out Washington, they need to figure out how to transport their Madison Square Garden offense to the nation’s capital.

2013/05/09

The Rangers’ Ryane Clowe celebrates a goal by Carl Hagelin at 10:13 of the second period against the Capitals in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden on May 8, 2013. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hagelin, Brassard Help Send Rangers Back To Washington For Game 5 Tied

Dan Girardi and Derek Stepan scored third-period goals for the New York Rangers, who squandered a two-goal lead and then held on to get even in the best-of-seven playoff series with a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.

2013/05/09

Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers. (Photo by Jen Fuller/Getty Images)

Henrik Lundqvist To Defend Vezina Trophy Against Finalists Bobrovsky, Niemi

King Henrik was named as one of three finalists for the Vezina Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL’s top player between the pipes.

2013/05/08

Brad Richards #19 of the New York Rangers skates against the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Determined Rangers Looking To Even Series With Caps At MSG

While the Capitals stayed off the ice on Tuesday to recover, the Rangers held a full practice. They were without forward Rick Nash, who was given a “maintenance day,” and Darroll Powe, who was injured on Monday and is unlikely to play in Game 4.

2013/05/08

Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers tends net against the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Silverman: Rangers Always Have Hope Because Lundqvist Is Without Peer

Hope never dies with the New York Rangers. Surviving and advancing in the postseason may seem like a desperate wish, but it’s also realistic. That’s primarily because of Henrik Lundqvist.

2013/05/07