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Rangers' Lundqvist Sharp In Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 32 saves in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Boston.
Analysis: After yielding five goals in Sunday's loss, Lundqvsit bounced back with a sharp performance in the loss. He stopped several breakaway's early to keep the game tied after the first 20 minutes. Unfortunately, a bad bounce led to the Rangers ultimate demise in game 3 and they now face elimination Thursday night.
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| 5/20/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Downplays Shoulder Issue
News: Henrik Lundqvist downplayed his left shoulder issue Monday, Andrew Gross of The Record reports. "Everybody's sore. It's the playoffs," Lundqvist noted. "You can't just sit out (because) it's hurting a little bit."
Analysis: In other words, Henrik Lundqvist, who says that his shoulder issue is under control, may be a little banged up, but it's nothing that threatens his availability for Tuesday's Game 3 against the Bruins.
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| 5/19/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Tweaks Shoulder
News: Henrik Lundqvist indicated after Sunday's loss to the Bruins that he'll get his left shoulder checked out, Andrew Gross of The Record reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist acknowledged that his shoulder was an issue in the third period Sunday, but so far there is nothing to suggest that his availability for Tuesday's game might be impacted.
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| 5/19/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Falls To Bruins
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 27 of 32 shots in Sunday's Game 2 loss to the Bruins.
Analysis: Down 2-0 in the series, Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers will try to turn things around at home in Tuesday's Game 3.
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| 5/19/2013 |
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Rangers Stick With Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Sunday's Game 2 against the Bruins.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist, who will be making his ninth playoff start in a row, is in line to remain the Rangers' starting keeper as long as their playoff run continues. He checks in with a postseason mark of 4-4, with a 1.76 GAA and .945 save percentage.
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| 5/16/2013 |
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Rangers Go With Lundqvist For Game 1
News: Henrik Lundqvist will be in the net for Game 1 against the Rangers on Thursday.
Analysis: To no one's surprise, Henrik Lundqvist will handle goaltending duties in Game 1, and probably for every remaining start this season for that matter. Coming off two shutouts to close out the series against the Capitals, he might be the hottest goalie going right now.
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| 5/14/2013 |
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Lundqvist's Consecutive Shutouts Send Rangers On
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 35 saves Monday for a Game 7 shutout of the Capitals, pushing the Rangers to the second round of the playoffs with a 5-0 win.
Analysis: The King put the team on his back for a 1-0 shutout in Game 6, and this time he actually got some help from his offense -- not that he really needed it. Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers will go on to face the Bruins in Round 2.
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| 5/13/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Will Start Game 7
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Game 7 against the Capitals on Monday.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has been solid in the first round, recording a save percentage of .937 and a 1.91 GAA while facing 191 shots. The former Vezina Trophy winner is coming off a 1-0 shutout win Sunday, and will need to be good again for the Rangers to advance.
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| 5/13/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist In Goal Sunday
News: Henrik Lundqvist is in goal for Sunday's Game 6 against Washington, NHL.com reports.
Analysis: As usual, Henrik Lundqvist will be the Rangers' netminder Sunday. His offense helped even up the series in back-to-back 4-3 wins in Games 3 and 4, but he's still allowed 12 goals over the course of the series.
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| 5/12/2013 |
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Rangers And Lundqvist Force Game 7
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 27 shots that he faced in Sunday's 1-0 Game 6 win over the Capitals.
Analysis: The win sets the stage for a Game 7 showdown between Henrik Lundqvist and Braden Hotlby on Monday, with the Rangers facing the Caps on the road.
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| 5/10/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Start Game 5
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Friday's Game 5 against the Capitals, the Bergen Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: The Rangers have climbed out of an 0-2 series hole with back-to-back wins, and they will turn to Henrik Lundqvist again Friday. He's allowed 10 goals on 129 shots so far in the series.
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| 5/8/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Stops 27 Shots In Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 27 shots in Wednesday's win over Washington.
Analysis: With the Rangers tying the series at 2-2, Henrik Lundqvist & Co. will return to Washington for Game 5. Lundqvist managed to win both of his home starts in the series despite allowing three goals in each of those outings.
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| 5/6/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Stops 28 In Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 28 saves on 31 shots in a Game 3 win over the Capitals on Monday.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist got the win after suffering a 1-0 overtime loss in Game 2. This time, he got offensive support as the Rangers got their first win in this series.
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| 5/6/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Expected To Start Monday
News: Henrik Lundqvist is in line to start Monday's Game 3 against the Capitals, Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has been solid in the series, allowing only four goals on 68 shots in the first two games (.941), but the Rangers still find themselves down 2-0. Expect him to have a good night Monday with the Blueshirts desperately in need of a win.
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| 5/4/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Stops 37 Of 38 Shots In Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 37 of the 38 shots sent his way in Saturday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Capitals.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist was essentially flawless until a Mike Green slap shot got past him in overtime. The Rangers have only scored one goal in the first two games of the series and find themselves in a 2-0 hole as a result.
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| 5/2/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Drops Game 1
News: Henrik Lundqvist was victimized for three second-period goals, the only tallies he gave up on 30 shots, in Thursday's Game 1 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist made a lot of big saves, but the Rangers didn't manage any offense other than a lucky first-period goal. It looks like King Henrik is gonna need to stand on his head in this series, as the Rangers' offense was back to looking sleepy in this one.
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| 5/2/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Starting Game 1
News: Henrik Lundqvist is starting Thursday's Game 1 against the Capitals, ESPN New York's Katie Strang reports.
Analysis: No surprise here. The Rangers are hoping that Henrik Lundqvist can carry the team deep into the playoffs. Fantasy owners can probably assume that he is starting every game, unless notified otherwise.
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| 4/27/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Gets A Shutout In Finale
News: Henrik Lundqvist faced just 20 shots and notched his second shutout of the season in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Devils
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers ended the season with a bang, and in the process avoided a first-round matchup with the Penguins. While he was a bit disappointing in terms of record this season (24-16-3), Lundqvist was excellent in goal, as expected. His pedigree ensures that no opponent will be happy to run into the Rangers in the playoffs.
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| 4/27/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Starting Saturday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start between the pipes in Saturday's regular season finale against the Devils, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: The Rangers already clinched a playoff spot and are now hoping to avoid a first-round matchup with the Penguins, which they can do with a win Saturday. Henrik Lundqvist is 4-1-0 with a .913 save percentage and 11 goals allowed over his last five starts.
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| 4/25/2013 |
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Rangers, Lundqvist Headed To Playoffs
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 18 of 21 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over Carolina.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist sort of cruised in the third period, but made several crucial saves in overtime that preceded Ryan Callahan's game-winner. The win clinches a playoff berth for the Rangers and gives King Henrik 23 wins in 42 starts this season.
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| 4/25/2013 |
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Rangers Stick With Lundqvist On Thursday
News: Henrik Lundqvist is slated to start Thursday's game against the Hurricanes, the Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: With the Rangers still battling for a playoff spot, it's probably safe to assume that Henrik Lundqvist will start Saturday's regular season finale against the Devils as well.
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| 4/23/2013 |
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Lundqvist, Rangers Lose To Florida
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed two goals on 15 shots in Tuesday's loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: That snaps a three-game winning streak for The King, who was rarely tested, but beaten just enough times. Fortunately for Henrik and the Rangers, the Jets took a loss on Tuesday as well.
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| 4/22/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Start Again Tuesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will be between the pipes for Tuesday's game against the Panthers, Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: The Rangers will continue to ride Henrik Lundqvist as they attempt to secure and improve their playoff positioning over the rest of this week. Lundqvist has been stellar this month, going 8-2-1 with a 1.79 GAA, and fantasy owners should expect nothing but another quality outing Tuesday against the league's lowest-scoring team.
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| 4/21/2013 |
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Lundqvist Solid In Rangers' Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 26 of 27 shots in a 4-1 win over New Jersey on Sunday.
Analysis: The lone goal came with a little more 13 minutes remaining in the contest. That's three wins in four days for Henrik Lundqvist, who figures to get three more starts this season as none of them come on back-to-back occurrences.
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| 4/21/2013 |
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Rangers Roll With Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Sunday's game against the Devils, the Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist, who will be making his 11th straight start, last gave way to Martin Biron back on March 30. Don't be surprised to see Lundqvist start all of the team's games to close the regular season, as long as the Rangers have something to play for.
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| 4/19/2013 |
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Lundqvist Gives Up Four, Rangers Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 24 of 28 shots in Friday night's 8-4 rout of Buffalo.
Analysis: No, he wasn't the sharpest Henrik Lundqvist we know, but consider it was the back end of back-to-back starts for one of the NHL's elite. The team has the night off on Saturday, so he's guaranteed the rest. He's going to need it as it looks like John Tortorella is going to lean on King Henrik for a playoff berth.
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| 4/19/2013 |
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Rangers Go With Lundqvist Friday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start at goalie for Friday's game against the Sabres, according to the Bergen Record.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has been finding his game this month posting a 6-2-1 record and a 1.63 GAA and .944 save percentage. He is 1-1-0 against the Sabres this season.
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| 4/18/2013 |
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Lundqvist, Rangers Back In Win Column
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 34 of 35 as the Rangers rolled over Florida by a 6-1 tally Thursday.
Analysis: After a rare down night Tuesday against Philadelphia, Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers got right against the lowly Panthers. They've got a soft schedule down the stretch, so Lundqvist should continue to be a boon for his fantasy owners as the season draws to a close.
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| 4/18/2013 |
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Rangers Stick With Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist will make his ninth straight start Thursday against the Panthers, the Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: Overall, it will be the 18th start in the last 19 games for Henrik Lundqvist, who will remain busy down the stretch, with the Rangers (tied for eighth in points in the Eastern Conference) still battling to remain in the playoff hunt.
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| 4/16/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Gives Up Three In Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed three goals on 21 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Flyers.
Analysis: Although this is only the second time in his last 14 games that Henrik Lundqvist's allowed three or more goals, it couldn't have come at a worse time for the Rangers, who are battling to cling to the final playoff spot in the East. None of the goals were soft, but Lundqvist also wasn't quite as sharp as usual. Could be he needs a rest -- but the Rangers may not feel like they can afford to rest him.
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| 4/16/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Making Eighth Consecutive Start
News: Henrik Lundqvist has been named the starter for Tuesday's tilt with the Flyers.
Analysis: It's the eighth consecutive start for Henrik Lundqvist, who's posted a 1.76 GAA and 3-1-0 record in four starts against Philadelphia already this year. As always, start him with confidence.
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| 4/13/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Finally Notches Shutout
News: Henrik Lundqvist picked up his first shutout of the season Saturday, stopping all 29 shots in a 1-0 overtime win over the Islanders.
Analysis: The King has been good for 11 and eight shutouts in the last two years, so it's surprising that it took him this long to notch his first of the 2013 season. The lack of blankings hasn't affected his rate stats, though, which remain as strong as (or stronger than) ever.
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| 4/13/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Face Isles Saturday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in goal Saturday against the Islanders, the Bergen Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist is on a very solid roll at the moment, having allowed two or fewer goals in 11 of his last 12 games. However, the suddenly surging Isles are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games, so King Henrik will have his work cut out for him. Keep him rolling and hope that his teammates can provide him with enough goal support to get him the win.
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| 4/10/2013 |
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Lundqvist Steals Another Rangers Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 23 of 25 shots in Wednesday night's 3-2 shootout win over Toronto.
Analysis: The numbers do not speak of the type of saves he made all night. If not for Henrik Lundqvist's phenomenal last-minute aerobics, the Rangers might not have earned one point, much less two. Lundqvist has allowed just 11 goals in six starts while posting a 4-2-1 record in the month of April.
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| 4/10/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Gets Nod Wednesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in net when the Rangers take on the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: The start will be Henrik Lundqvist's sixth straight, as he attempts to avenge the 4-3 loss he suffered to the Leafs on Monday.
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| 4/8/2013 |
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Lundqvist Gives Up Four, Rangers Lose
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 24 of 28 shots in a 4-3 loss to Toronto on Monday night.
Analysis: It's the first time he's given up four goals since February 26t and just the third time in 34 starts this season. Continue to start whenever available, as he's likely to get the nod for most of the Rangers' nine remaining games.
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| 4/8/2013 |
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Rangers Roll With Lundqvist On Monday
News: Henrik Lundqvist is slated to start Monday's game against the Leafs, according to Steve Zipay of Newsday.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist, who has won three of his last four starts, has allowed just one goal in each of his last three outings and overall has allowed two goals or less in his last 10 turns for the Rangers.
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| 4/6/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist: 48 Saves
News: Henrik Lundqvist stood on his head Saturday night in a 4-1 win over the Hurricanes. He made a remarkable 48 saves in the victory and has now made 74 saves in less than 24 hours. "That's the best I've seen him play since I've been here," said Rangers' coach John Tortorella late Saturday.
Analysis: It was a career high for saves in regulation, beaten only by a 50-save performance in an OT loss back in 2010. "I'm just so tired, I don't know what to say right now," said a smiling Henrik Lundqvist after the game. "I don't know what I'm saying. Short answers today." The Rangers play next on Monday so he should be able to sleep Sunday away and be ready for Toronto to start the week.
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| 4/6/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist (Hamstring) Starting Saturday
News: Henrik Lundqvist (hamstring) will start in goal Saturday against the Hurricanes, the Bergen Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: There was some concern about Henrik Lundqvist's hamstring following Friday's shootout loss to Pittsburgh, but it seems the 31-year-old is indeed fine. Barring a setback in warmups, Lundqvist will be between the pipes again Saturday to take on Carolina.
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| 4/6/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Feeling Better Saturday
News: Henrik Lundqvist (hamstring) said that there is no problem with his hamstring, the Bergen Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist felt something in his hamstring during Friday night's shootout, but it sounds like he is ready to go Saturday. Although it is far from official, we would expect him to start against the Hurricanes on Saturday night, so long as he is actually healthy. Circle back later for confirmation of his status if you have another option at goalie and want to play it safe.
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| 4/5/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist: Possible Mild Hamstring Injury
News: Henrik Lundqvist felt a hamstring tug during the shootout loss to the Penguins on Friday, according to Steve Zipay of Newsday. treatment
Analysis: The King doesn't seem to think it's serious, but we'll see what the goalie and the team have to say about it in the morning. The Rangers are right back at it Saturday, so even if Henrik Lundqvist is OK there's a shot he'll get a night off to rest things until Monday. Then again, the team is right in the thick of a playoff chase.
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| 4/5/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist In Goal Friday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in net for Friday's game against the Penguins, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist is 5-2-1 over his last eight decisions in goal but faces tough foe in the Penguins again on Friday. On Wednesday, the Rangers' netminder was excellent against the Pens only yielding one goal on 27 shot attempts.
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| 4/3/2013 |
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Lundqvist Moves Up Rangers' Goalie Wins List
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 26 of 27 shots on goal in a 6-1 win over Pittsburgh on Wednesday night.
Analysis: He seemed a bit more alert and juiced up in the win. Perhaps it was thanks to an awakening offense or maybe because it was the 267th win of his Rangers career, eclipsing the legendary Eddie Giacomin for second-most wins by a goalie in franchise history. King Henrik is 5-2-1 over the last eight games and has not allowed more than two goals in any of 'em.
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| 4/1/2013 |
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Rangers, Lundqvist Rolling Again
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 26 of 28 shots in the Rangers' 4-2 win over Winnipeg on Monday night.
Analysis: His decent 4-2-1 record over the last seven starts is an indication of just how consistent he has remained. This was a much more spirited attack by the boys in front and as long as that continues, so do the wins. King Henrik has yielded more than three goals just twice in 30 starts this season.
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| 4/1/2013 |
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Rangers Turn To Lundqvist Monday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Monday's game against the Jets.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist returns to the Rangers' net Monday after giving way to Martin Biron in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Habs.
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| 3/28/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Loses In Ottawa
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 26 of 28 shots Thursday against the Sens, but was stuck with the loss, as Ben Bishop shut out the Rangers on the other end.
Analysis: After the Rangers had just exploded for five goals against Philadelphia on Tuesday, they managed zero offense in this one. The King has given up two or fewer goals in six straight games, but won just three of them.
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| 3/28/2013 |
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Lundqvist Gets Nod For Start In Ottawa
News: Henrik Lundqvist has been named the Rangers' netminder for Thursday's tilt in Ottawa, tweets Steve Zipay of Newsday.
Analysis: Although King Henrik has a sub-par career record (11-13-3) against the red, white and gold, he boasts a career 2.08 GAA against Ottawa in what will be his ninth consecutive start. He has stopped 71-of-76 shots, while posting an 0-1-1 record in two contests against the Sens this season. Roll with confidence and hope the Rangers' offense continues its resurgence.
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| 3/26/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Saves 32 In Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 32 of 34 shots Tuesday in a 5-2 win over the Flyers.
Analysis: The Rangers needed a commanding win to start their three-game road trip, and as usual, King Henrik was dependable. After losing four straight starts earlier this month, Henrik Lundqvist improved to 6-5-1 overall in March. The Rangers will, if anything, lean on their keeper even more as they make a push for the playoffs.
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| 3/26/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Starting Tuesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start against Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Analysis: Philly is tough at home (9-4-1) and the Rangers are struggling to put up points, but a goaltender of Henrik Lundqvist's caliber is a justifiable start in most cases.
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| 3/24/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Lets In Two In Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves on 24 shots but lost in a shootout to the Capitals on Sunday.
Analysis: Even though he has let in two goals or less in five of his last six starts, Henrik Lundqvist only has two wins in those games due to the offensive struggles of the Rangers this season.
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| 3/24/2013 |
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Rangers Stick With Lundqvist Sunday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Sunday's game against the Caps, blueshirtsunited.com reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist, who will be making his seventh straight start in goal for the Rangers, has allowed five goals over his last three starts, while going 2-1 in that span.
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| 3/24/2013 |
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Lundqvist To Start For Rangers Sunday
News: Henrik Lundqvist is expected to square off against the Capitals on Sunday, according to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News.
Analysis: In any other season, Henrik Lundqvist's save percentage of .921 and GAA of 2.22 would be enough to make him one of the most sought-after goaltenders in fantasy hockey. However, his mediocre 13-12-1 record can be blamed almost entirely on the Rangers' offensive struggles this year, as the team currently sits 28th in the league in goals per game (2.27), ahead of only Columbus and San Jose. As we've seen many times in the past, King Henrik has the ability to steal games all on his own, but unless his teammates can start tickling twine more often, his win total will probably continue to suffer.
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| 3/21/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Gets No Help Against Last-Place Panthers
News: Henrik Lundqvist was solid Thursday, stopping 21 of 23 shots, but the Rangers supported him with just one goal in a 3-1 loss to last-place Florida.
Analysis: It's awful tough for an elite goalie like Henrik Lundqvist to take a regulation loss against a last-place team, but the Rangers' offense -- despite putting a season-high 45 shots on goal -- has been absolutely awful, scoring two or fewer goals in seven of the last eight games.
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| 3/21/2013 |
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Rangers Roll With Lundqvist Thursday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Thursday's game against the Panthers.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist, who will be making his sixth straight start Thursday, is clearly fine after taking an elbow to the head in the second period of Tuesday's game.
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| 3/21/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Looks Good To Go
News: Henrik Lundqvist was first off the ice Thursday morning, indicating that he will start the Rangers' evening game against the Panthers.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist took an elbow to the head in the second period of Tuesday's game, but he's apparently fine and on track to start Thursday's game. We'll let you know if that expectation changes at any point Thursday though.
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| 3/20/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Takes Wednesday Off
News: Though he took an elbow to the head in the second period of Tuesday's game, Henrik Lundqvist appears to be okay, the New York Post reports. "He's fine, he's fine," coach John Tortorella said after Wednesday's optional practice, which Lundqvist skipped.
Analysis: After Tuesday's game, which Henrik Lundqvist completed, the goalie admitted that during the contest he was suffering from headaches and neck pain after being hit by teammate Dan Girardi. At this point though, there is no talk that Lundqvist's status for Thursday's game against the Panthers will be impacted, but we'll let you know if that changes.
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| 3/19/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Defeats Devils
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 29 of 30 shots against the Devils on Tuesday to pick up his second straight win.
Analysis: The Rangers as a team have looked much better over the last two games, and Henrik Lundqvist has been the biggest beneficiary. He made some incredible saves in this one, and if the Rangers can carry forward the jump they've shown the last two games, Lundqvist could help fantasy owners out with a big run.
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| 3/19/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Starts Tuesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Tuesday's game against the Devils.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist will get another start for the Rangers on Tuesday after stopping 29 of 30 shots and then both attempts in the shootout in Monday's 2-1 win over Carolina.
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| 3/18/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Stands Tall In Shootout Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 29 of 30 and then both attempts in the shootout Monday against the 'Canes to take home a 2-1 victory.
Analysis: Henrik's had no help from New York's offense, but he stood tall in this one, especially on his two impressive shootout stops, to break a four-game losing streak.
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| 3/18/2013 |
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Rangers Stick With Lundqvist Monday
News: Henrik Lundqvist is in line to start Monday's game against Carolina, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: The start will be the 24th of the season for Henrik Lundqvist, but with the Rangers playing again on Tuesday, he could get a breather on the heels of Monday's contest.
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| 3/16/2013 |
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Lundqvist Gets Nod For Rangers On Saturday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start against the Penguins on Saturday, Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Not surprisingly, the Rangers are rolling the same lineup that they used last time out. As always, feel free to use Henrik Lundqvist as you normally would.
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| 3/14/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Stops 30 In Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist saved 30 of 32 shots Thursday against Winnipeg, but ended up on the wrong end of a 3-1 loss.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist played well, making a lot of big saves, but still ended up with his third consecutive regulation loss. While he's continued to provide strong rate stats, the Rangers have failed to score for Lundqvist, leaving him with a mediocre 11-10-1 record.
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| 3/14/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Starts Thursday
News: Henrik Lundqvist is slated to start Thursday's game against the Jets, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist will be making his 22nd start of the season overall on Thursday and second in a row since Martin Biron gave him a breather this past Sunday.
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| 3/12/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Falls To Sabres
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed three goals on 22 shots in Tuesday's loss to the Sabres.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist's won just two of his seven road starts this year, but has been generally strong on the road -- this start notwithstanding. He's still not receiving the kind of consistent support from the Rangers' offense that fantasy owners (not to mention New York fans) would like to see.
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| 3/12/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Starts Tuesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Tuesday's game against the Sabres.
Analysis: With Ryan Miller ailing, Henrik Lundqvist will square off against Jhonas Enroth, who will try to help the Sabres stop a four-game slide on Tuesday.
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| 3/8/2013 |
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Lundqvist Busy In Rangers' Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed three goals on 39 shots in the Rangers' 3-2 loss to Ottawa on Friday, snapping a four-game winning streak for he and the Rangers.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist had been one of the league's hottest netminders heading into Friday's game, allowing six goals over his last four starts. Look for Hank to get back in the win column soon as the Rangers seem to be gelling and finding their game.
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| 3/8/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Start Friday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Friday's game against the Senators, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist will be back between the pipes Friday in search of his fifth consecutive win. He's allowed just six goals in his last four starts.
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| 3/7/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Wins Fourth Straight
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 28 of 29 shots Thursday in an overtime win over the Islanders.
Analysis: After giving up a first-period tally to Michael Grabner, Henrik Lundqvist shut it down the rest of the way, allowing the Rangers to come back and win it in OT. He's won four games in a row, allowing a total of six goals in that span. Worth noting is that this was just his second road victory in six starts this season.
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| 3/7/2013 |
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Rangers Expected To Stick With Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist appears to be in line to start Thursday's game against the Islanders, Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: We'll let you know if that changes, but with Henrik Lundqvist having been in net for three straight wins, a change between the pipes Thursday is unlikely.
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| 3/5/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Wins Third Straight Start
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 23 of 25 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: He improves his career record to 24-11-0 against the Flyers overall. Henrik Lundqvist has allowed just five goals during his current three-game winning streak, as he appears to be benefiting from the home cooking at Madison Square Garden.
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| 3/5/2013 |
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Rangers Stick With Lundqvist Tuesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Tuesday's game against the Flyers, Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: As usual, Henrik Lundqvist remains busy for the Rangers, with backup Martin Biron (who has started just three games to date) last having seen action on Feb. 23.
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| 3/3/2013 |
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Lundqvist Leads Rangers In Win Over Sabres
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 30 of 32 shots in the Rangers' 3-2 shootout win over Buffalo on Sunday night.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist was beast-like in overtime as the Rangers racked up the penalty-kill time.
Despite a pedestrian 9-7-1 record, Lundqvist is nearly in midseason form already. The only
time you should consider sitting this premier stopper is if he is getting the night off.
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| 3/3/2013 |
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Rangers Go With Lundqvist Sunday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will get the start Sunday against the Sabres, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist's most recent turn was a positive one, as he saved 24 of 25 shots in a 4-1 win over the Lightning on Tuesday. The disappointing Sabres should offer the goalie a good chance at improving upon his so-so 8-7-1 record this season.
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| 2/28/2013 |
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Lundqvist, Rangers Bounce Back In Win Over Lightning
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 24 of 25 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Lightning.
Analysis: He looked good in the win, ending a three-game losing streak to finish February with a 5-3-1 record. Overall, King Henrik is 8-7-1 on the season and should still be considered an elite goaltender moving forward.
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| 2/28/2013 |
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Rangers Stick With Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist will get his second straight start Thursday against the Lightning, the Daily News reports.
Analysis: Working in his favor as Henrik Lundqvist tries to help the Rangers snap a four-game losing streak is that defenseman Ryan McDonagh will return to the team's lineup and forward Rick Nash could as well.
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| 2/28/2013 |
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Rangers Expected To Turn To Lundqvist
News: The Bergen Record's Andrew Gross indicates that Henrik Lundqvist appears to be in line to start Thursday's game against the Lightning.
Analysis: Though the Lightning have lost two straight, they still lead the NHL with an average of 3.66 goals per game. For his part, Henrik Lundqvist is looking to snap his personal three-game winless streak.
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| 2/26/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Loses Third Straight
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed four goals on 32 shots in Tuesday's loss to the Jets.
Analysis: While the four-goal figure isn't pretty -- just the second time this year he's given up that many -- Henrik Lundqvist got little help from the depleted Rangers defensive corps, which committed some brutal own-zone turnovers and failed to clear the puck in two scrambles that turned into goals.
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| 2/26/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Starts Tuesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Tuesday's game against the Jets, the Bergen Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist, who will face Ondrej Pavelec on Tuesday, will try to help the Rangers stop their current losing streak at three games, a slide that has landed them in No. 10 slot (points-wise) in the Eastern Conference, at least for for the moment.
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| 2/26/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Starts Against Jets
News: Jim Cerny of the Rangers' official website believes that Henrik Lundqvist will start Tuesday's game against the Jets.
Analysis: After getting a chance to rest in Montreal on Saturday, it looks like it's back to work for Henrik Lundqvist on Tuesday. Lundqvist, who has dropped his last two decisions, is now 7-6-1 overall with a .918 save percentage and 2.28 GAA.
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| 2/23/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Gets A Rest
News: Henrik Lundqvist will not start Saturday against the Canadiens, Newsday reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has started all but three games thus far. Martin Biron will take his place between the pipes Saturday.
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| 2/21/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Falls In Shootout
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 35 of 37 shots Thursday in Ottawa, but took the loss in a long shootout.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist got a tough one scored on him by Kaspars Daugavins to end it, as Daugavins lost control of the puck and it just squirted through the five hole. A 7-6-1 start to the year was certainly not expected by Lundqvist's fantasy owners, but look for him and the Rangers to get right as the season goes along. Of course, in this short campaign, they don't have that much time.
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| 2/21/2013 |
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Rangers Roll With Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Thursday's game against the Senators, the Bergen Record's Andrew Gross reports
Analysis: The start will be Henrik Lundqvist's 14th of the season and he figures to remain busy for a while, with the Rangers' next back-to-back tilts not until March 7th and 8th.
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| 2/19/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Snaps Winning Streak
News: Henrik Lundqvist saved 15 of 17 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Montreal.
Analysis: The Rangers' defense kept the Habs' scorers to the periphery early on in this game, but defensive miscues at the end of the second and beginning of the third periods gave Montreal odd-man opportunities against Henrik Lundqvist. The loss snaps a four-game winning streak for King Henrik, who has still allowed more than three goals just once all year, back on Jan. 20.
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| 2/19/2013 |
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Lundqvist Gets Tuesday Start For Rangers
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Tuesday's game against the Canadiens, the Bergen Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist is in the midst of a four-game winning streak that has lifted his record to 7-5 and has no doubt eased the concerns of the goalie's owners in the wake of the Rangers' sluggish start out of the gate last month.
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| 2/17/2013 |
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Lundqvist Strong In Rangers Win Over Capitals
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 27 of 28 shots en route to Sunday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.
Analysis: After taking the night off against the Islanders on Thursday, King Henrik extends his winning streak to four games. Though he is a humble 7-5, he has given up more than three goals only once in 12 starts this season and remains one of the most dependable goaltenders in the game.
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| 2/16/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Will Start Sunday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start between the pipes in Sunday's matchup with the Capitals, the Bergen Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: Martin Biron got the nod Thursday, but Henrik Lundqvist will be back in action Sunday, as expected.
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| 2/14/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Get Night Off
News: Martin Biron was seen leaving practice early, while Henrik Lundqvist remained behind this morning, tweets Steve Zipay of Newsday
Analysis: Of course this indicates Biron is most likely to receive the start in Thursday's tilt against the Islanders. Henrik Lundqvist, who has started 11 of the Rangers 12 games is 6-5-0 with a 2.48 GAA, is slated to get the night off.
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| 2/12/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Holds On For Shootout Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist took home a shootout win after stopping 37 of 40 shots Tuesday against the Bruins.
Analysis: That stat line doesn't totally tell the story of the game, as the Rangers blew a 3-0 lead in the third period, including two Boston goals in the last 1:31. Still, Henrik Lundqvist stood tall for the whole game before then and held it down in the shootout.
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| 2/12/2013 |
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Rangers Roll With Lundqvist Tuesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Tuesday's game against the Bruins.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has won two straight games -- allowing just two goals in the process -- but he'll have his work cut out for him Tuesday against a Boston squad that sports an 8-1-1 record to date.
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| 2/10/2013 |
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Lundqvist, Rangers Enjoy Win Over Lightning
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 19 of 20 shots in the Rangers' 5-1 win over the Lightning on Sunday night.
Analysis: After shutting down a few odd-man rushes in the first period, the Rangers' defense tightened up. It seemed like the King Henrik of old, as the only goal the high-octane Lightning could muster was a sloppy line change by the Rangers. Henrik Lundqvist improves to 5-5-0 on the season.
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| 2/10/2013 |
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Lundqvist Gets Sunday Start
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Sunday's game against the Lightning.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist, who will make his 10th start of the season Sunday, has given way to backup Martin Biron just once thus far, on February 2.
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| 2/10/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Expected To Start Sunday
News: Henrik Lundqvist is expected to start Sunday against the Lightning.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist earned his fourth win of the year Thursday by holding the Islanders to just one goal. Signs point to him being between the pipes again Sunday.
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| 2/7/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Sharp Against Isles
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 27 of 28 shots in Thursday's win over the Islanders.
Analysis: Not only was this The King's best game of the year, it was also his most confident, as he locked down the Isles with relative ease, making all the big saves with the panache Rangers fans are used to seeing.
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| 2/7/2013 |
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Rangers Roll With Lundqvist Thursday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Thursday's game against the Islanders.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist, who will make his ninth start of the season Thursday, is off to a bit of a sluggish start (3-5 record/2.83 GAA) but he figures to get back on track at some point soon, given how well he played last season.
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| 2/5/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Falls To Devils
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed three goals on 22 shots Tuesday in a loss to the Devils.
Analysis: The King hasn't been at his sharpest so far this year, but the Rangers have been pretty horrible in front of him, as they've scored two or fewer goals in five of his eight starts and have played some lackluster defense.
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| 2/5/2013 |
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Rangers Roll With Lundqvist Tuesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will be in net Tuesday against the Devils, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist gave way to Martin Biron on Saturday, but he's back in business Tuesday, slated to make his eight start of the season for the Blueshirts.
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| 2/2/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Gets A Day Off
News: Henrik Lundqvist will not start in goal Saturday, the Bergen Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist finally gets a day off after manning the net in each of the Rangers' first seven games. Martin Biron will make his first start of the season against a red-hot Lightning squad.
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| 1/31/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Gives Up Three In Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed three goals on 29 shots in a shutout loss to the Penguins on Thursday.
Analysis: After being pulled from the game his last time out against Pittsburgh, Henrik Lundqvist was better this time around, but the Rangers had no offense. He's been inconsistent to start the year, alternating good and not-so-good games. Don't be surprised if backup Martin Biron makes his first start of the season Saturday against Tampa Bay to give Lundqvist -- who's started the first seven games of the year -- some extra rest.
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| 1/31/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Starts Again Thursday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will be in goal for Thursday's game against the Penguins, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist got off to a bit of a slow start, but he has picked up his game of late, allowing a total of just five goals over his last three outings. The Penguins have the offensive firepower to go off at any time, but Lundqvist is back on his game, and will be playing in front of the home crowd Thursday night. Don't hesitate to get him in the lineup for Thursday's action.
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| 1/30/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Wins Third Of The Season
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 26 of 27 shots in the 2-1 win over the Flyers on Tuesday.
Analysis: The eight-year veteran has started all six games for the Rangers this season while posting a 2.75 GAA and a 3-3-0 record. The Rangers will next play the Penguins, who chased Henrik Lundqvist in their first meeting. With Martin Biron's less than stellar performance last season (0-2, 4.54) against Pittsburgh, it should be interesting to see when the Swede gets a break.
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| 1/29/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Draws Another Start
News: Henrik Lundqvist was the first goalie off the ice Tuesday and will get another start against the Flyers, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has gotten off to a slow start, but has only allowed two goals in each of his last two games. The Rangers were on the wrong side of a 2-1 battle six days ago when the two teams met, and Lundqvist will look to turn the tables Tuesday.
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| 1/26/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Makes 15 Saves In Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed two first-period goals to the Leafs on Saturday and then shut the door en route to a 5-2 win. He made 15 saves.
Analysis: He's gotten off to a slow start this season and the low number of saves sure doesn't help his ratios. But he's looking like he's starting to shake his early season funk. He'll be fine.
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| 1/26/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Gets The Nod Saturday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start between the pipes for Saturday's game against Toronto, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist is off to a slow start through four games, but there's really no cause for concern at this point given his impressive track record.
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| 1/24/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Solid In Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed just two first-period goals on 33 shots Thursday, but the Rangers' offense gave him no help in a 2-1 loss to the Flyers.
Analysis: The Rangers have been a bit shaky defensively to start the year, and Tuesday was no different, as Henrik Lundqvist was under constant attack for long stretches. Things seem to be trending in the right direction, though, for one of fantasy's best goalies.
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| 1/24/2013 |
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Lundqvist To Start Again For Rangers Thursday
News: Henrik Lundqvist is expected to start in goal Thursday.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist will get the starting nod Thursday on the heels of a 26-save effort Wednesday. It doesn't appear that the condensed schedule will impact his usage much this season, so expect another heavy workload.
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| 1/23/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Earns First Victory
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 26 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over Boston.
Analysis: The Rangers needed 27 seconds in overtime before Marian Gaborik tallied the game-winning goal. Henrik Lundqvist took the loss in his first two starts of the season, but should be positioned for a heavy workload even with the condensed 48-game slate this season.
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| 1/23/2013 |
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Lundqvist Set To Start For Rangers Against Bruins On Wednesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist is expected to start in goal Wednesday, according to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist may be in line for a day off soon with the team starting a stretch of three games in four nights Wednesday but he'll get the starting nod against Boston to kick it off.
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| 1/20/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Pulled In Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist let in four goals on 18 shots in a loss to the Penguins on Sunday. He was pulled after 29:11 and replaced with Martin Biron.
Analysis: This is a bad start, but there is little reason to be worried about the reigning Vezina winner.
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| 1/20/2013 |
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Rangers Ludqvist to Start Sunday's Home Opener
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in goal for the Rangers when they take on the Penguins on Sunday in their home opener, according to Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist made 31 saves during Saturday's season-opening 3-1 loss to the Bruins but will get his chance to rebound in Sunday's return to Madison Square Garden. He is as good as it gets in terms of fantasy goaltenders and will remain a must-start this season.
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| 1/19/2013 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist: 31 Saves In Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 31 saves in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins.
Analysis: He was his usual solid self. Now his teammates have to find some twine.
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| 1/18/2013 |
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Rangers Roll With Lundqvist In Opener
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Saturday's season opener against the Bruins, New York Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: No surprise here, though with a busy schedule on tap this season thanks to the NHL lockout, Martin Biron figures to see his share of spot starts in order to help keep Henrik Lundqvist fresh.
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| 10/13/2012 |
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NYR Lundqvist To Sign In Frolunda?
News: Henrik Lundqvist has traveled home to Sweden and will reportedly meet with SEL team Frolunda to talk about playing there, according to AftonBladet.se.
Analysis: He grew up in the Frolunda system, playing his junior games there before graduating to the big club; he also spent the 2004-05 lockout with them.
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| 6/20/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Wins Vezina
News: Henrik Lundqvist was named the Vezina Trophy winner as the NHL's top goalie on Wednesday night, reports NHL.com.
Analysis: He beat out Pekka Rinne and Jonathan Quick for the award. He delivered a 39-18 record with five shutouts, a 1.97 GAA and .930 save percentage.
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| 5/24/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Struggles In Loss Wednesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed four goals on only 16 shots Wednesday night as the Rangers fell to the Devils, 5-3, in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Analysis: He's given up seven goals over his last two games after surrendering only eight in the six games previous. Henrik Lundqvist will need to pick up the pace in Game 6 if he hopes to extend New York's playoff run.
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| 5/20/2012 |
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Lundqvist Shuts Out Devils As Rangers Grab Series Reins
News: Henrik Lundqvist posted another perfect scoresheet Saturday afternoon as the Rangers seized home-ice advantage right back from the Devils with a 3-0 win. It's the sixth postseason shutout of his career, and gives the Rangers a 2-1 series lead heading into Monday's Game 4.
Analysis: This game was all about New York's suffocating defense. Henrik Lundqvist stopped 36 shots, and his teammates blocked 19 more. Whatever you do, don't bench him; a hot goalie is the surest path to hockey playoff success.
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| 5/14/2012 |
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Rangers, Lundqvist Open Strongly
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 21 shots he faced in Monday's 3-0 victory over the Devils in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Analysis: The shots that actually got through to Henrik Lundqvist were handled calmly, but his close-range save on Ilya Kovalchuk in the third period where he pinned the puck between his arm and body was huge. Lundqvist certainly is benefiting from the Rangers' shot-blocking tactics, but he is also empowering the Rangers with a scary amount of confidence with his stellar play.
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| 5/12/2012 |
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Lundqvist Shines As Rangers Outlast Caps
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 22 shots to carry the Rangers past the Caps in Saturday's Game 7 in New York, 2-1.
Analysis: We use the term "carry" purposefully. Henrik Lundqvist kept his team in every game of the second-round series, in which only Game 1 was decided by more than a single tally. There's no rest for the weary Rangers; Game 1 of the Conference Final against New Jersey begins Monday evening.
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| 5/7/2012 |
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Lundqvist Does Enough In Rangers' Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed two goals on 18 shots in Monday's Game 5 overtime win over Washington in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist definitely was bailed out by his teammates on several occasions Monday night, but the King did enough to keep the Rangers in the game late in the contest. He's allowed a few soft goals the last few games, but you can fully expect Lundqvist to be a top form as the Rangers will look to close out Washington in Game 6.
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| 5/5/2012 |
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Tough-Luck Loss For Rangers' Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist was outstanding Saturday in a 3-2 loss to the Capitals. He finished with 23 saves.
Analysis: He was the only reason the Rangers were even in the contest through 40 minutes. He is the best there is in the blue paint.
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| 5/3/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Stellar In Triple-Overtime Win Wednesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 45 of 46 shots Wednesday night as the Rangers outlasted the Capitals 2-1 in three overtimes to take Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series.
Analysis: He's been New York's best player throughout these playoffs and Wednesday night was no different. Through 10 playoff games, Henrik Lundqvist is 6-4 with a 1.55 GAA and a .944 SV%. Game 4 of the series goes Saturday afternoon.
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| 4/30/2012 |
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Lunqvist, Rangers Fall In Game 2
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed three goals on 25 shots in Monday's Game 2 loss to Washington, as the Capitals evened the series at one game apiece.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist never saw the winning goal off the stick of Alexander Ovechkin, and whether the Caps should have had a power play at that point is debatable. King Henrik struggled early, falling behind 2-0 before the Rangers tied up the game. Expect a big game from the King in Game 3.
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| 4/28/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Keeps On Winning
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 17 saves Saturday in a 3-1 win over the Capitals.
Analysis: He has allowed just 13 goals in eight games this postseason. He's already on the fast track to a Conn Smythe should his team compete in the Cup final.
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| 4/27/2012 |
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Hart Nomination For Rangers' Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist is a finalist for the Hart trophy, given to the NHL's most valuable player. He is up against Steven Stamkos and Evgeni Malkin.
Analysis: He's the fave to win the Vezina as best goalie and would be a rare winner of the Hart if he succeeds. He's the reason the Rangers finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference and perhaps the only reason they defeated the Senators in the first round of the playoffs. The award will be handed out on June 20 in Las Vegas.
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| 4/26/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Stands Tall In Game 7
News: Henrik Lundqvist was excellent in Game 7 against Ottawa on Thursday, turning away 26 of 27 shots to send the Rangers on to face Washington in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Analysis: The Senators controlled the play in their offensive zone for long stretches of time Thursday, but after Henrik Lundqvist allowed a bit of a soft goal to Daniel Alfredsson on a second-period power play, he locked it down the rest of the way and, as usual, was an integral part of the Rangers weathering the storm.
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| 4/23/2012 |
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Lundqvist, Rangers Force Game 7
News: Henrik Lundqvist turned away 25 of the 27 shots he faced in Monday's Game 6 win over Ottawa to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series.
Analysis: The stat line could be a bit misleading, as Henrik Lundqvist allowed one goal on the first five shots and his second goal was in the game's dying seconds and was probably not a legitimate goal. In between those two goals, Lundqvist played excellently to allow the Rangers back into the game. Expect another outstanding effort from The King when Game 7 rolls around.
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| 4/21/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Sharp In Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 28 saves in a 2-0 loss to Ottawa in Game 5 on Saturday. He allowed just a single goal.
Analysis: The only goal he allowed was a five-hole snap by Jason Spezza. And he made several tough saves, particularly in the second period, when his mates were shaky in front of him. Game 6 is Monday night; expect another sharp performance. Let's hope his mates can score some goals, though.
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| 4/16/2012 |
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Lundqvist Dominant In Rangers' Game 3 Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 39 shots he faced in Monday's 1-0 win over Ottawa in Game 3.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist was simply dominant in denying Ottawa, including two close-range saves under heavy pressure as Ottawa looked to tie up the game. If Lundqvist plays even a semblance of the same way in Game 4, the series will not last much longer.
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| 4/14/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist In Goal For Game 2
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in goal Saturday for Game 2 against the Senators, ESPN's Katie Strang reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist will again be opposed by Craig Anderson. The 30-year-old allowed two goals on 32 shots in Thursday's series opening win, and he'll look to continue limiting Ottawa's offense.
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| 4/12/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Stops 30 In Game 1 Victory
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed just two goals, both in the second half of the third period, on 32 shots in Thursday's Game 1 win over the Senators.
Analysis: Daniel Alfredsson broke up Henrik Lundqvist's shutout bid at 10:05 of the third and Erik Condra got one after that, but the Rangers were firmly in control at that point. Lundqvist has carried the Rangers to this point and they'll continue to go as far as he takes them in the playoffs. So far, so good.
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| 4/7/2012 |
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Lundqvist Gets Call Saturday Versus Washington
News: Henrik Lundqvist (arm) will get start Saturday against the Capitals, New York Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: After suffering an arm stinger in Tuesday's game against the Flyers, the fact that Henrik Lundqvist is starting comes as good news for both the Rangers and King Henrik's fantasy owners. Lundqvist has struggled in the past month and hasn't posted a shutout since February 27, but the Rangers will clinch the Eastern Conference's top spot with a win Saturday and Lundqvist should be at the top of his game.
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| 4/5/2012 |
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Lundqvist Feeling Better
News: Henrik Lundqvist (arm) skated during Thursday's morning practice and said he would start Thursday against Pittsburgh if it was a playoff game, according to Pat Leonard of the NY Daily News.
Analysis: This is great news for the Rangers as they prepare for the playoffs, but not the best news for fantasy owners that were hoping to get one or two good starts out of King Henrik to finish the season. Henrik Lundqvist implied that he may start Saturday against the Capitals, but fantasy owners would be wise not to put all their proverbial eggs in that basket.
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| 4/4/2012 |
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Stiff Arm For Rangers' Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist played through some pain in Tuesday's game against the Flyers after taking a shot to his right forearm late in the second period, ESPN's Katie Strang reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist acknowledged afterward that his arm was stiff, but with the Rangers having clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the team can afford to take it easy on Lundqvist over the next few days, as the Rangers wrap up their regular season slate with two more games.
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| 4/4/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Closing In On 40 Wins
News: Henrik Lundqvist turned aside 37 of the 40 shots he faced in Tuesday's win over Philadelphia, his fourth win in his last five starts.
Analysis: King Henrik and the Rangers have owned Philadelphia this season, and Henrik Lundqvist is one win away from hitting 40 in a campaign that likely will win him the Vezina Trophy. He has allowed 10 goals over the last five games and will be an outstanding pick in playoff pools if you believe the Rangers will advance several rounds.
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| 4/3/2012 |
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Lundqvist Starting Tuesday For Rangers
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start against Philadelphia on Tuesday, Rangers.NHL.com reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist faces a Philadelphia team that gets a potential boost with the return of Ilya Bryzgalov (chipped foot bone), but Lundqvist's 38-17-5 record and .932 save percentage do all the talking. Most of his owners should probably roll with him regardless of the opponent.
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| 4/1/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Lets In Two In Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 19 saves on 21 shots in a loss to Boston on Sunday.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has had a great season, as he's in the top three in all the major fantasy goaltending stats, and might get another start or two to boost these numbers.
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| 4/1/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Face Bruins Sunday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Sunday against the Bruins, New York Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: King Henrik comes into this matchup with four straight wins under his belt, and six in his last seven games. He is currently second among NHL goaltenders in GAA (1.91), and third in save percentage (.932), wins (38) and shutouts (8), stats that will no doubt garner him a Vezina nomination by season's end.
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| 3/30/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Starts Again
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in goal Friday against Montreal, Steve Zipay of the New York Newsday reports.
Analysis: This will be Henrik Lundqvist's eight consecutive start. The 30-year-old has been outstanding this season, posting a 37-16-5 record and a 1.93 GAA. He has blanked opponents eight times, so he should be in your lineup every time he's in between the pipes.
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| 3/28/2012 |
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Rangers Roll With Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Wednesday's game against the Jets, Steve of Zipay of Newsday reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist will be looking for his third straight win Wednesday, as the Rangers cling to a three-point lead over the Penguins for first place in both the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference.
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| 3/27/2012 |
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Lundqvist Starting Tuesday For Rangers
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start against Minnesota on Tuesday, Bergen Record writer Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist's strong supporting cast helped him to a win Saturday despite allowing three goals on 25 shots. He's a strong on-paper start against the Wild.
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| 3/24/2012 |
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Lundqvist Starting Saturday For Rangers
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start against Toronto on Saturday, Bergen Record writer Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has been a bit on-and-off lately, but a 33-34-8 Toronto squad is not intimidating on paper.
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| 3/24/2012 |
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Lundqvist's Struggles Continue In Rangers' Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed four goals on 26 shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to Buffalo. Lundqvist's struggles in March continue and it's looking more and more likely that this month will mark the first during which his save percentage will be under .900.
Analysis: The relatively good news is that he's only allowed 2.78 goals per game this month, but that's still far under his season average of 1.87. Despite his struggles, King Henrik is still one of the better goalie options out there and should be started by fantasy owners as long as he's in net.
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| 3/23/2012 |
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Lundqvist Gets Call Friday Versus Sabres
News: Henrik Lundqvist will get the start in net against the Sabres on Friday, according to Andrew Gross of The Record.
Analysis: After struggling (by Henrik Lundqvist's high standards) through most of March, King Henrik was able to get back on-track with a 2-1 win against the Red Wings on Wednesday. The win marked Lundqvist's first start in March during which he's allowed less than two goals, so it's nice to see him get back to his usual stingy ways. He's only allowed two goals in as many games against the Sabres this season, so Friday's start presents a favorable matchup for the Rangers' Vezina Trophy candidate.
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| 3/21/2012 |
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Lundqvist Strong In Rangers' Victory Over Detroit Wednesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 26 of 27 shots Wednesday night as the Rangers came up with an overtime victory, downing Detroit 2-1.
Analysis: He's been well below average during the month of March, as Wednesday night's win was only the third time in eights starts that he finished a game with a save percentage above .900.
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| 3/21/2012 |
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Lundqvist To Start For Rangers Wednesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will get the start in net for Wednesday's game against Detroit, according to Pat Leonard of the NY Daily News.
Analysis: After dominating the league for the first five months of the season, Henrik Lundqvist has had a rough month of March. He has allowed at least two goals in each of his seven starts this month, and his March save percentage of .884 marks the first month of the season during which King Henrik has posted a sub-.900 save percentage. The good news is that the Rangers' goaltender is still one of the game's best and he's coming off a win Monday, so fantasy owners shouldn't be too concerned with his recent play.
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| 3/19/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Stops 20 In Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 20 saves on 22 shots to earn his 33rd win of the season Monday against New Jersey.
Analysis: Somewhat surprisingly, Henrik Lundqvist has actually had a pretty poor month of March. However, given his track record, and the outstanding season he's had in total, there is no reason to be worried.
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| 3/19/2012 |
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Lundqvist Starting Monday For Rangers
News: Henrik Lundqvist will face Martin Brodeur and the Devils on Monday, according to Pat Leonard of the NY Daily News.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has dominated the Devils in 40 career starts with a stellar 1.79 GAA. That mark just so happens to match Henrik's home GAA this season.
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| 3/17/2012 |
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Lundqvist Starting Saturday For Rangers
News: Henrik Lundqvist (illness) will start against Colorado on Saturday, Bergen Record writer Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has allowed six goals on the last 40 shots that headed his way, but his 32-14-5 record gives reason to expect a strong bounce-back any second now.
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| 3/16/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Sounds Ready To Return
News: Henrik Lundqvist (flu) sounds like he's ready to return to the ice as told reporters at Friday's practice, "I feel fine", Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: After missing the Rangers' past two games, Henrik Lundqvist's return couldn't come at a better time as the Blueshirts try to fend off the hard-charging Pittsburgh Penguins for the Atlantic Division's top spot. Lundqvist had allowed at least three goals in each of his five starts before his illness, so fantasy owners can only hope that the brief rest gets King Henrik back to his high caliber of play before the calendar turned to March.
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| 3/15/2012 |
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Rangers Rest Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist (flu) will give way to Martin Biron on Thursday against the Penguins, the Rangers' official Twitter page reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist probably could have played Thursday, if necessary, but giving him a couple of extra days to recover from his bout with the flu is probably a sound strategy at this stage of the season.
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| 3/14/2012 |
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Lundqvist Out Tuesday For Rangers
News: Henrik Lundqvist (flu) will miss Tuesday's game against Carolina, Bergen Record writer Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: It's unfortunate for Henrik Lundqvist's owners given that he's missing out on a nice matchup (Carolina is 9-15-9 on the road), but at least it's an issue that should clear up within a few days. Martin Biron will start against Carolina on Tuesday.
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| 3/11/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Only Stops 16 In Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist let in three goals on 19 shots Sunday against the Islanders, but he still picked up an overtime win.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has actually struggled a bit in his last five games, but he's a great goalie with a proven track record, so this isn't something to worry about too much.
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| 3/11/2012 |
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Lundqvist To Start For Rangers Sunday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start against the Islanders on Sunday, according to Pat Leonard of The New York Daily News.
Analysis: What more can you say about King Henrik this season, who currently sits second among all goaltenders in save percentage (.936), third in GAA (1.87) and fourth in wins (31). At this point in the season, we don't really need to tell you what to do with this guy, do we?
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| 3/10/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Struggles In Loss Friday
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed three goals on only 21 shots Friday night as the Rangers fell to the Blackhawks, 4-3.
Analysis: He's winless in his past two starts and only has three wins in his past seven. Even with New York's recent struggles, Henrik Lundqvist remains a must-start in all fantasy leagues, especially as the Rangers take on two non-playoff teams, the Islanders followed by the Hurricanes, in their next two games.
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| 3/9/2012 |
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Lundqvist Starting Friday For Rangers
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start against Chicago on Friday, Bergen Record writer Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: Chicago is tough at home, but Henrik Lundqvist's 31-13-5 record makes him an advisable start for most of his owners.
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| 3/6/2012 |
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Lundqvist, Rangers Roughed Up
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed three goals on 28 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to New Jersey, He has given up 10 goals over the last three games.
Analysis: The Devils iced the game with an empty-netter, but Henrik Lundqvist has not been himself the last three games. The goals could not all be put on King Henrik, as deflections and his defenders falling down (literally) factored into the Devils' goals. Expect a bounceback soon.
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| 3/6/2012 |
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Lundqvist To Start Tuesday Versus New Jersey
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in net for the Rangers against the Devils on Tuesday, according to Andrew Gross of The Record.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist enters Tuesday's contest having won seven of his last nine starts (including a 1-0 shutout of the Devils on February 27th). He makes for a very strong play Tuesday night, as he has only allowed two goals to the Devils in three matchups this season.
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| 3/4/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Beats Bruins Sunday
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 30-of-33 shots in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Bruins.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has allowed seven goals over his last two starts, but he was able to get back on the winning track Sunday after dropping Friday's game to the Lightning, 4-3 in overtime.
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| 3/4/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Start Sunday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in goal for the Rangers on Sunday against the Bruins, Steve of Zipay of Newsday reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has won six of his past eight games and is coming off a 27-save game Friday night against the Lightning. He is one of the game's best goaltenders, so make sure he is in your lineup Sunday.
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| 3/2/2012 |
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Lundqvist To Start Friday Versus Tampa Bay
News: Henrik Lundqvist will get the start for the Rangers against the Lightning on Friday, according to Andrew Gross of The Record.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has won six of his last seven starts and hasn't allowed more than two goals during that span. He is among the league leaders in almost every goaltending category and makes for a great start any time he's in between the pipes.
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| 2/27/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Hits 30 Wins Again With Shutout
News: Henrik Lundqvist faced just 13 shots and shut out the Devils on Monday for his 30th win of the season, extending his own NHL record with seven straight 30-win years to start his career.
Analysis: It was a tightly checked game in which the Rangers forwards blocked more shots than Henrik Lundqvist did, making this a relatively easy one for the Vezina favorite. Somehow, Lundqvist's just continued improving as the year has gone on, as he's 8-2-0 and has allowed just 13 goals in 10 February games. He hasn't given up more than two goals in a game since Jan. 19.
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| 2/27/2012 |
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Monday It's Lundqvist For Rangers
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in net for the Rangers against the Devils on Monday, according to Steve Zipay of Newsday.
Analysis: Henrik has been a special keeper for the majority of his career, and he's taken that excellence to another level against the Devils, as he has gone 23-10-5 with a 1.80 GAA in 38 career appearances.
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| 2/25/2012 |
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Lundqvist Allows Two In Rangers' Win
News: Lundvist allowed two goals in the Rangers' 3-2 overtime win over the Sabres on Saturday.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has now allowed two goals in three straight games, and six of his past eight. It's possible he's wearing down as the end of the season nears, but two goals allowed and a victory aren't really anything that his owners can complain about. The fact that two goals allowed during a win would be reason for complaint just shows how stellar of a season King Henrik has had thus far.
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| 2/25/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Face Sabres Saturday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in goal Saturday against Buffalo, Chris Botta of the New York Times reports.
Analysis: They don't come much hotter than Henrik Lundqvist right now, as the Rangers' netminder has won four of his last five starts. King Henrik turned aside 34 shots en route to a 1-0 shutout in his last game against the Sabres, so he looks to be a great play at home Saturday night.
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| 2/24/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Expected To Start Saturday
News: Henrik Lundqvist is expected to start in goal Saturday against Buffalo, Steve Zipay of the New York Newsday reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has been outstanding lately, even with the loss Tuesday. He still has the best save percentage in the game (.940) and the second best GAA (1.78), so options at goalie don't get much (if any) better than Lundqvist.
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| 2/22/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Starting Tuesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will be in net for the Rangers against the Penguins on Tuesday, according to Andruw Gross of The Record.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has a .940 save percentage on the year, a mark that would be the best in the history of hockey. Obviously he is an elite talent and he's playing at the top of his game right now.
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| 2/21/2012 |
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Lundqvist Busy In Rangers' Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed two goals on 31 shots in Tuesday's loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist had been playing excellent hockey of late and he's allowed a mere six goals over the last four starts, including Tuesday's loss. Lundqvist was solid Tuesday, but got little help from his teammates. Expect his Vezina Trophy campaign to continue, as even when he loses, he still gives his owners strong numbers.
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| 2/19/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Lets In Two In Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 21 saves on 23 shots in earning his 28th victory of the season Sunday against Columbus.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers keep rolling, and the leading candidate for the Vezina remains first in save percentage and second in GAA.
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| 2/19/2012 |
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Lundqvist Starts For Rangers Sunday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in net for the Rangers on Sunday against the Blue Jackets, the Bergen Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: There's no reason not to push play on Henrik Lundqvist, who tops the NHL with a nifty .941 save percentage and seven shutouts.
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| 2/19/2012 |
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Lundqvist In Line To Start For Rangers Sunday
News: Henrik Lundqvist was the first goalie off the ice Sunday morning, indicating that he's likely to start the Rangers' night game against the Blue Jackets, according to Steve Zipay of Newsday.
Analysis: Not that Henrik Lundqvist owners need any prompting here, but a matchup against the NHL's worst team (in terms of points) looks particularly appealing.
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| 2/14/2012 |
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Spectacular Lundqvist Shuts Out Bruins
News: Henrik Lundqvist made a season-high 42 saves, including several highlight-reel-worthy stops, Tuesday against Boston to notch his NHL-leading seventh shutout.
Analysis: He's got seven wins in eight games and has propelled himself past Brian Elliott for the league lead in save percentage. The Rangers defense held Boston to low-percentage shots much of the night, but when the B's got big chances, Henrik Lundqvist came through time and time again. It's hard to argue that any goalie in the league is better than The King right now.
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| 2/14/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Start Tuesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in goal Tuesday against Boston, the Rangers' official Twitter page reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has the best save percentage in the league (.939), and is second in the league in GAA (1.81), only behind Brian Elliott. He'll face a tough task in the defending Stanley Cup Champions on Tuesday, but he's an elite fantasy option at goalie, so keep using him.
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| 2/13/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Thwarts Caps
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 24-of-26 shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Capitals.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has now won six of his last seven starts, with his lone loss in that span being a 1-0 defeat at the hands of New Jersey on Feb. 7.
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| 2/12/2012 |
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Rangers Stick With Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in net for the Rangers on Sunday against the Capitals, the Bergen Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist, who is tied with Brian Elliot for the NHL lead in save percentage (.939), will remain in the net for the Rangers on Sunday after backstopping the team's 5-2 victory over the Flyers on Saturday, while stopping 31 shots in the process.
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| 2/11/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Turns Aside Flyers Saturday
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 31 shots in Sunday's 5-2 victory over Philadelphia.
Analysis: King Henrik improved to 5-0-0 against the Flyers on the season, as he picked up his fifth victory in his last six starts. The two goals are a bit above Henrik Lundqvist's 1.80 GAA this season, but there's not much else for his owners to complain about as he continues to build a very solid case for his first Vezina trophy.
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| 2/11/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Face Flyers Saturday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Saturday afternoon at Philadelphia, the Bergen Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: With a perfect 4-0-0 record against the Flyers this season, Henrik Lundqvist makes for an excellent fantasy play here. Overall, King Henrik remains one of the league's best netminders with a 24-11-4 record, 1.80 GAA and .939 save percentage. Make sure you start him at every opportunity.
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| 2/7/2012 |
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Lundqvist Strong In Rangers' Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped all but one of the 22 shots he faced in Tuesday's loss to New Jersey.
Analysis: We aren't too worried about Henrik Lundqvist, despite the fact he has owned New Jersey during his career. A 1-0 loss can hardly be pinned on the netminder and Lundqvist kept the Rangers in the game. Although he lost the game, his owners can't complain when he allowed just one goal.
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| 2/7/2012 |
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Red-Hot Lundqvist To Start For Rangers Tuesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in goal against the Devils on Tuesday, according to Pat Leonard of The New York Daily News.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist comes into Tuesday's matchup riding a four-game win streak, during which he sports a sparkling 1.00 GAA. King Henrik has solidified himself among the leagues' top netminders this season, and there's no reason to even think about benching him.
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| 2/6/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Wins Fourth Straight
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 21 shots in Sunday's 5-2 victory over Philadelphia.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has now picked up a victory in four straight starts as he continues to build his case for the Vezina trophy. If you have Lundqvist on your squad, keep him locked in your lineup and sit back and enjoy the ride.
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| 2/5/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist's Shutout Streak Ends
News: Henrik Lundqvist's career-best shutout streak (182:37) came to an end during Sunday's 5-2 win over Philadelphia, the Bergen Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: "It was a good feeling to have it go for two games and a half," Henrik Lundqvist said. His run was impressive, and though it's over, he still remains an elite fantasy option. He's 23-10-4 on the year, with a 1.82 GAA. The Rangers, who sit atop the Eastern Conference, will likely ride Lundqvist into the playoffs.
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| 2/5/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Face Flyers Sunday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Sunday afternoon against the Flyers, according to Andrew Gross of The Bergen Record.
Analysis: We're running out of superlatives to describe Henrik Lundqvist's season, so we'll let the stats speak for themselves. In his last five games, he's 4-1-0, with three of those wins coming via shutout. Overall, he is 23-10-4 with a .939 save percentage - tops among NHL goalies - and 1.82 GAA - good for second overall. Ok, perhaps there is one word left to describe his efforts - Vezina?
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| 2/5/2012 |
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Rangers Roll With Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in goal for the Rangers against the Flyers on Saturday, ESPN's Katie Strang reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist, whose name can be found among the NHL's leaders in several key goaltending categories, has won three straight games, the latest one being a 1-0 blanking of the Sabres on Wednesday.
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| 2/2/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Shuts Down Buffalo Wednesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 34 shots he faced in regulation and overtime before besting Ryan Miller in the shootout to give the Rangers a 1-0 win over the Sabres on Wednesday night. It was his second straight shutout and third in his past five starts.
Analysis: He now has six shutouts on the season and continues to make a case for the Vezina Trophy with 23 wins, a .939 SV%, and a 1.82 GAA.
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| 2/1/2012 |
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Lundqvist To Start Wednesday Versus Buffalo
News: Henrik Lundqvist will get the start against the Sabres on Wednesday, according to Pat Leonard of The New York Daily News.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist enters Wednesday's matchup having won three of his last four starts, while only giving up five goals during that span. King Henrik has arguably been one of the league's top netminders this season, and should always be in your lineup as long as he's getting the start.
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| 1/24/2012 |
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Lundqvist, Rangers Stonewall Jets
News: Henrik Lundqvist turned aside all 22 shots in Tuesday's win over Winnipeg, his second shutout in his last four starts.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist's numbers have been outstanding this season and has won three of his last five starts. Expect more of the same as the Rangers' establish themselves as one of the league's top teams.
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| 1/24/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Will Go Tuesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in goal Tuesday against Winnipeg, ESPN's Katie Strang reports.
Analysis: Martin Biron was expected to start but he came down with the flu. Newly recalled Chris Johnson will back Henrik Lundqvist up. Lundqvist has a 21-10-4 record, and a skinny 1.93 GAA this season. He's a top tier play at the position.
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| 1/21/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Stops 32 in 3-2 Overtime Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist turned aside 32 of 34 shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime victory over Boston.
Analysis: The Rangers' backstop has now won two of his last three, and looks to be past an early January cold streak. King Henrik has solidified himself as one of the league's elite goaltenders this season, and is always a must-start as long as he's between the pipes.
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| 1/21/2012 |
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Lundqvist Gets Start Versus Bruins
News: Henrik Lundqvist will be in net against the Bruins on Saturday, according to Katie Strang of ESPN.
Analysis: King Henrik only has one victory in his last four starts, but his stellar 1.93 GAA and .936 save percentage suggest that the cold streak won't last long. He's been one of the best goalies of the 2011-12 season and deserves to be in your lineup every time he starts.
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| 1/19/2012 |
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Rangers, Lundqvist Fall To Pens
News: Henrik Lundqvist surrendered three goals on 35 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: The loss was King Henrik's second in three starts, albeit they are sandwiched between a shutout. There is no reason to consider this loss anything more than a bump in the road for the Rangers' outstanding netminder.
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| 1/19/2012 |
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Rangers To Roll With Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start against the Penguins on Thursday, according to Andrew Gross of The Bergen Record.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist, who is coming off a blanking of Nashville on Tuesday, draws a Pittsburgh team Thursday that has won three straight games.
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| 1/17/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Bounces Back With 27-Save Shutout
News: Henrik Lundqvist turned away all 27 shots the Predators put on him Tuesday for his fourth shutout and 20th win of the season.
Analysis: That's why they call him King. Henrik Lundqvist had been in a "slump," dropping two games in a row and allowing seven goals in the process, but he got right back to his Vezina-earning ways in this one. It helped that the Rangers, who looked tired in Sunday's loss to Montreal, dominated puck possession for most of the night, limiting second-chance opportunities for Nashville. That kind of tight defense combined with Lundqvist's amazing goaltending can stifle a lot of teams.
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| 1/17/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Start Tuesday Against Preds
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start against the Predators on Tuesday, according to Andrew Gross of The Record.
Analysis: King Henrik has two straight losses under his belt coming into Tuesday's matchup with the Preds, but don't let that deter you from using him. With a 19-9-0 record, Henrik Lundqvist is well on his way to yet another 35-plus-win campaign, something he's done in each of the past five seasons. Enjoy the ride and don't sweat the short rough patches along the way.
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| 1/15/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Lets In Four In Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist gave up four goals on 29 shots in a loss to Montreal on Sunday.
Analysis: Not a good start for the usually reliable Henrik Lundqvist, but he remains one of the best goalies in the league for fantasy due to his great numbers and frequent starts.
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| 1/15/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Starting Sunday Against Habs
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start at Montreal on Sunday night, according to Andrew Gross of The Record.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist's understudy, Martin Biron, pitched a 20-save shutout at the Maple Leafs the night before, so King Henrik will have a pretty tough act to follow against the Habs. However, with a 19-8-4 record - including three shutouts of his own - Lundqvist has done quite well for himself this season, thank you very much. Furthermore, his 1.89 GAA and .937 save percentage are the best of his career so far. At the rate he's going, could a Vezina trophy nomination be in the cards for Lundqvist this season? Time will tell. In the meantime, make sure he's in your fantasy lineup every time he steps into the twine tent.
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| 1/12/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Snaps Winning Streak
News: Henrik Lundqvist surrendered three goals on 24 shots Thursday in a shutout loss to the Senators.
Analysis: Not a lot of goalies have outdueled The King this year, but Craig Anderson did it for Ottawa in this one, stopping all 34 Rangers shots to snap Henrik Lundqvist's seven-game winning streak.
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| 1/12/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist to Start Thursday Against Senators
News: Henrik Lundqvist will be in net for Thursday's game against Ottawa, as reported by Andrew Gross of The Record.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist hasn't lost in his last seven starts, and is a must-start regardless of the matchup. Arguably the best fantasy goalie of the 2011-2012 season to date, the Rangers' backstop was also just named to the NHL All-Star Game.
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| 1/12/2012 |
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Rangers Likely To Stick With Lundqvist Thursday
News: Steve Zipay of Newsday expects Henrik Lundqvist to start Thursday's game against the Senators.
Analysis: Assuming that's the case, Henrik Lundqvist will be looking for his eight straight win Thursday.
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| 1/10/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Wins Seventh Straight
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 18 of 19 shots through regulation and overtime Tuesday against Phoenix, then stoned five of six Coyotes in the shootout for his seventh straight win.
Analysis: There may not be a better goalie in the game right now than Henrik Lundqvist. He's allowed eight goals in the last seven games and trails only the Blues' Brian Elliott in save percentage, .940 to .939.
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| 1/10/2012 |
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Rangers Call On Lundqvist Tuesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will tend the net Tuesday against the Coyotes, according to Andrew Gross of The Record.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist is as stable a keeper as the game has seen in recent seasons, and he's done nothing to dispel that notion this year, as he has been excellent for the Rangers.
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| 1/7/2012 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Stops Pittsburgh Friday
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 37 of 38 shots Friday night to help the Rangers get past the Penguins 3-1. It was his 18th win of the season.
Analysis: He now sits third overall amongst NHL goalies in both save percentage and goals against average and has been New York's best player over the first half of the season. If Lundqivst keeps up his pace, he'll be one of the favorites for the Vezina Trophy.
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| 1/6/2012 |
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Lundqvist Rangers Choice For Friday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will be the Rangers starter in net in their key matchup with the Penguins Friday, according to Jim Cerny of NHL.com.
Analysis: The last time Henrik Lundqvist faced the Penguins he allowed three goals on just 27 shots. Look for his effort to be better than that this time around as he's posted a 2.43 GAA in 39 career starts against the team from Pittsburgh.
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| 1/2/2012 |
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Lundqvist Backstopts Blueshirts
News: Henrik Lundqvist turned away 34 shots in Monday's 3-2 win over the Flyers in the NHL Winter Classic, giving him his fifth win in his last five starts.
Analysis: This is the second time in two weeks Henrik Lundqvist has bested Philadelphia. Monday's win was highlighted by denying Danny Briere on a penalty shot with 19 seconds left in the game to preserve the one-goal lead. Lundqvist has been one of the league's hottest netminders of late, allowing six goals in his last five starts.
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| 1/1/2012 |
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Rangers Tap Lundqvist For Winter Classic
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start for the Rangers in Monday's Winter Classic against Philadelphia, the Rangers' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: This should come as little surprise, while the more interesting goaltending news from the Winter Classic comes from the Flyers' decision to start Sergei Bobrovsky on Monday and the subsequent drama of Ilya Bryzgalov revealing that information to the media before the team had the opportunity to do so.
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| 12/26/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist A Stonewall
News: Henrik Lundqvist turned aside all 28 shots faced in Monday's 3-0 blanking of the Islanders, his third win in as many starts.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has made easy work of facing divisional foes New Jersey, Philadelphia and the Islanders in the last week, allowing three goals total. He has been simply dominant against the Islanders during his career, as his outstanding season continues.
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| 12/26/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Starting Monday
News: Henrik Lundqvist was the first goalie off the ice Monday and is likely to start against the Islanders, according to Pat Leonard of the NY Daily News.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has had a ton of success in his career against the Isles with 22 wins in regulation in 39 games while posting his normally excellent ratios (2.23 GAA, .919 save percentage).
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| 12/24/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Comes Up Big In Win Friday
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 28 of 30 shots Friday night as the Rangers downed the Flyers, 4-2. The win was only his fourth in the month of December.
Analysis: He's had some hard-luck losses in December and should have more wins to show for his hard work, but his GAA and save percentage have been solid all month long.
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| 12/23/2011 |
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Rangers Call On Lundqvist Friday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will be in net Friday when the Rangers battle the Flyers, according to Steve Zipay of Newsday.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist is 17-10-0-3 in his career against the Flyers though he has a slightly elevated 2.66 GAA. No matter. He's still just about as good as it gets in net no matter who he is facing.
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| 12/20/2011 |
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Lundvist Outstanding In Rangers' Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist turned aside all but one of the 31 shots he faced in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Devils, his first win in three starts.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist was a force in this victory, denying several outstanding scoring chances from New Jersey, including a close-range save on the Devils' Adam Henrique moments before a shorthanded goal for the Rangers all but iced the win. Lundqvist has been quite formidable against his Hudson River rivals, posting 23 wins in 37 career starts and a goals-against average well under 2.00. As good of a play as he is most nights, he's even better against New Jersey.
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| 12/20/2011 |
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Rangers To Rely On Lundqvist Tuesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will, as he almost always does, start in net for the Rangers, according to the Rangers' Official Twitter Page.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist faces a Devils team Tuesday that he has dominated in his career to the tune of a 1.85 GAA in 36 games.
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| 12/16/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Stops 32 In Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 32 shots, but allowed three goals and took the loss Thursday against the Blues.
Analysis: Tough to blame him, as the King had a good game, but was victimized by a couple tough bounces. Henrik Lundqvist has lost four of five starts (one in overtime), but it's tough to assign much blame to him, as he's allowed only 10 total goals in those five games.
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| 12/15/2011 |
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Rangers Roll With Lundqvist Thursday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will face Brian Elliott and the Blues on Thursday, according to Andrew Gross of The Record.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist continues to function as one of the elite netminders in the game as he has since he has stepped on NHL ice. In 11 road starts this season Henrik is 6-3-2 with a 2.00 GAA.
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| 12/13/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Takes 1-0 Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed just one goal on 28 shots Tuesday against Dallas, but that was one too many, as he was outdueled by Richard Bachman.
Analysis: Trevor Daley's shot from the high slot with 4:59 remaining in the third period broke a scoreless tie and sent Dallas to the win -- a tough break for Henrik Lundqvist, who'd stopped a lot of tough chances to keep the Rangers in the game.
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| 12/13/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Set to Face Stars Tuesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will get the start in Tuesday's matchup against the Stars, as reported by Andrew Gross of The Record.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist's 12 wins, .932 save percentage, and 2.08 GAA place him among the game's elite netminders this season, and he should be locked into your starting lineup as long as he's healthy.
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| 12/11/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Only Lets In One In Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist turned away 20 of the 21 shots he faced Sunday against Florida to pick up his 12th win of the season.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist's .932 save percentage and 2.08 GAA are both top 10 in the league, and we know that he's a workhorse as well. It's business as usual in net for the Broadway Blueshirts.
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| 12/11/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist A Probable Start Sunday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will most likely be back in net Sunday against the Panthers, CBC Sports reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist sat out of the Rangers' game Saturday, but looks to start Sunday. After winning nine of the 10 previous games, Lundqvist dropped his last two starts. He has a 12-7-1 lifetime record against Florida.
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| 12/8/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Stuck With Shootout Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 29 of 31 through regulation and OT, but allowed Dominic Moore's goal in the shootout to take the loss Thursday against the Lightning.
Analysis: Moore, a former Ranger, scored a rare shorthanded goal on Henrik Lundqvist to tie the game late in the third, then won it in the shootout. The loss was the King's second in a row since ending a stretch in which he won nine of ten games.
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| 12/8/2011 |
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Rangers Going With Lundqvist Thursday
News: It looks like Henrik Lundqvist will make the start in net for the Rangers Thursday, according to Andrew Gross of The Record.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist was first off the ice, and that almost always means that the keeper will start the game. One of the elite netminders in the game, Lundqvist should be in your starting lineup every time he plays for the Rangers regardless of the opponent.
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| 12/5/2011 |
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Lundqvist Starting Monday For Rangers
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start against Toronto on Monday, Bergen Record writer Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: The Rangers are rolling at home (7-1-1), and Henrik Lundqvist is obviously a big part of that. There's no reason for his owners not to have him active.
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| 12/3/2011 |
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Lundqvist Turns Aside Lightning in 4-2 Victory
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 24 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has picked up a win in each of his last four starts, and continues to show why he's one of the top goalie options out there.
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| 12/3/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Face Lightning Saturday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will be between the pipes Saturday against the Lightning, according to MSG Network reporter John Giannone.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has been his usual stellar self this season, with a 10-4-3 record, 2.10 GAA and .933 save percentage. He's won eight of his last nine starts and continues to be a very solid fantasy play in goal. As long as he's healthy and playing, Lundqvist should never be out of your starting lineup.
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| 11/29/2011 |
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Lundqvist, Rangers Top Pens
News: Henrik Lundqvist won his third-straight start Tuesday, stopping 24 of 27 shots in a 4-3 win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has been strong of late and the Rangers gave him plenty of goal support against one of the league's top defensive teams. Lundqvist's peripheral stats remain among the league leaders and there are few players more capable of carrying their team.
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| 11/25/2011 |
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Rangers Turn To Lundqvist Friday
News: Goalie stalwart Henrik Lundqvist will be in net for the Rangers on Friday, according to Andrew Gross of The Record.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist lost his five game winning streak the last time he took the ice, but don't fault him as he allowed just two goals. Playing as well as he ever has, Henrik has a 1.82 GAA over his last six outings.
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| 11/24/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Expected To Start Wednesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist is expected to start Wednesday's game against Florida, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: His occasional time off will come on days where the Rangers play back-to-back, so King Henrik be at the opposite end of the rink from Panthers starter Jose Theodore on Wednesday night.
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| 11/15/2011 |
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Lundqvist Remains Hot For Rangers
News: Henrik Lundqvist turned away 31 of 33 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.
Analysis: King Henrik has been thriving as much as his teammates, as the Rangers secured their seventh-straight win Tuesday with Henrik Lundqvist snagging his fifth consecutive victory. He is one of the few elite goalies in the league and playing at an extremely high level.
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| 11/15/2011 |
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Rangers Tab Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist will be in net for the battle of New York on Tuesday, according to Abdrew Gross of The Bergen Record.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist remains one of a handful of keepers who can legitimately be called elite options. He's on a roll right now having won his last four games while allowing just seven goals.
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| 11/11/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist In Goal Friday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in goal Friday against Florida, Steve Zipay of the New York Newsday reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist is 5-3-3 on the year with a 2.24 GAA. The 29-year-old keeper has been good again this year and should be in fantasy lineups.
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| 11/9/2011 |
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Rangers To Start Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist will be in net Wednesday when the Rangers take on the Senators, according to Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen.
Analysis: Even with two victories in his last two trips to the ice, Henrik Lundqvist is only 4-3-3 on the year as his mates haven't done much to support the Swedish born keeper. Lundqvist is one of the elite netminders in the game so you should have him in your lineup every time he dons the pads for the Rangers.
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| 11/6/2011 |
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Rangers Tab Biron Over Lundqvist Sunday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will get a day off Sunday against the Jets as Marty Biron will get the start in goal, the Rangers' official Twitter account reports.
Analysis: With the Rangers facing a marginally weak opponent in the Jets and coming off a game Saturday night, they'll allow Henrik Lundqvist to recharge a bit. He's been his typical awesome self this year, with a .929 save percentage and a 2.27 GAA in 10 games.
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| 11/5/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Face Habs Saturday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start against the Canadiens on Saturday, according to the Rangers' official Twitter page.
Analysis: Hank has been his usual solid self so far this season with a 2.18 GAA and .932 save percentage, however he only has a 3-3-3 record to show for it. Unfortunately for him, the Rangers remain one of the lowest-scoring teams in the NHL at 2.45 goals per game. This essentially means that Henrik Lundqvist has to stand on his head every night and allow two or fewer goals in order to secure a win. For fantasy purposes, as long as his peripheral stats remain solid, keep Lundqvist in there and hope the Rangers' offense finally comes around.
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| 11/3/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Returns To Winning Ways In Shootout
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 27 of 28 shots through regulation and overtime Thursday against the Ducks, then saved two of three for his first shootout win of the year.
Analysis: The King was uncharacteristically shaky at times in this one, letting up several big rebounds and getting beaten cleanly for the Ducks' only goal, but he was able to hold on and still have a great game statistically. Known for his shootout prowess, Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers had lost his first two shootouts of the year, including one to this very Anaheim team Oct. 8 in Stockholm. He's only 3-3-3 on the year, but through little fault of his own -- the Rangers have provided little in the way of offensive support. They did just enough Thursday.
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| 11/3/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Start Thursday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will be between the pipes for Thursday's game against the Ducks, according to the Rangers' official Twitter page.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has allowed four goals in each of his last two starts, but he'll have an opportunity to get back on track against an Anaheim team that is averaging the third fewest goals per game in the league. Though Lundqvist has struggled a bit lately, his 2.35 GAA is still good for 12th among qualified goalies.
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| 10/29/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Loses Third Straight
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed four goals in an overtime loss to the Senators on Saturday.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist did a decent job considering he faced 40 shots, but it was not enough to avoid a third consecutive loss. The Rangers have the day off Sunday, so expect Lundqvist to be between the pipes when the Rangers take on the Sharks on Monday.
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| 10/29/2011 |
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Rangers Tap Lundqvist For Saturday Start
News: Henrik Lundqvist will be between the pipes in Saturday's game against the Senators, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist will be looking to get back on track after losing each of his last two starts. He will face off against a Senators offense that has shown marked improvement after averaging the second fewest goals per game in the league a year ago.
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| 10/28/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Falters In Home Opener
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 32 saves, but gave up four goals in Thursday's home-opening loss to the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: The King was beaten cleanly three times in this contest, which is truly uncharacteristic for him. Look for Henrik Lundqvist to get back on track Saturday against Ottawa.
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| 10/27/2011 |
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Lundqvist Starting For Rangers
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in net for the Rangers' home opener Thursday, according to ESPN New York.
Analysis: The Garden's renovations are finally completed, so the Rangers are ready to get going with the home portion of their schedule. Start Henrik Lundqvist with confidence as you should every time he's on the ice.
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| 10/24/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Sits Against Winnipeg
News: Backup Martin Biron will get the start against Winnipeg Monday night, according to Newsday.
Analysis: No reason to worry, this day off is simply a scheduled start for Biron. There's no issue with Henrik Lundqvist's foot, that caused him to leave the Edmonton game early. It's been confirmed that it was a skate issue and that there's no injury concern here at all.
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| 10/24/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Practices Sunday
News: Henrik Lundqvist (foot) participated in Sunday's practice, Larry Brooks of the NY Post reports.
Analysis: All signs continue to point to the issue he battled Saturday night being an equipment problem, rather than an injury. Look for him to get the tap on the pads against the Jets on Monday night.
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| 10/23/2011 |
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No Injury For Rangers' Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist left Saturday's contest against Edmonton because of minor pain caused by an equipment problem, not an injury, according to a report in The Sports Network.
Analysis: The Rangers' star goalie assured TSN that he'd be fine by Sunday. While we're not aware that he has a medical degree, we'll take his word for it and give you the green light to start him when the Blueshirts lace 'em up against the Jets on Monday.
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| 10/22/2011 |
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NY's King Henrik: Arm Injury Or Just Cramps?
News: Henrik Lundqvist left Saturday's game just before the half-way point of the third period and retreated to the dressing room. He was replaced by Marty Biron.
Analysis: Game replays showed him shaking his glove arm a couple times and then grimacing as he made his way off the ice. He was apparently suffering from some kind of "cramping" that necessitated the departure. Maybe it was a bad pre-game snack?
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| 10/22/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Starting Saturday Against Oilers
News: Henrik Lundqvist was the first goalie off the ice at practice Saturday, the standard procedure for the night's starting goalie for the Rangers, according to Steve Zipay of Newsday.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has quite the enticing matchup Saturday against an Oilers team that is averaging just 1.60 GFA. Lundqvist has clearly come out of the gate this season at the top of his game and has carried the Rangers in the early going. This despite missing two top-4 defensemen, facing a slew of power plays nightly, and the overall team play in front of him being sub-par at best. The good news for fans is that he's put up great numbers despite this and in the last few games the team has also showed signs of overall improvement. Fantasy owners should be on the lookout for backup Martin Biron to get a spot start sometime in the next few games.
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| 10/20/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Strong Again In OT Win
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 33 of 35 shots, including a multitude of prime scoring opportunities, in Thursday's overtime win over Calgary.
Analysis: The King uncharacteristically let a couple goals by him in the first period, but he shut the door completely after that, right up until Ryan McDonagh's OT winner with two seconds left. The Rangers have been consistently outshot so far this year, but Henrik Lundqvist has been up to the task, as he always seems to be.
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| 10/20/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Starts Again Thursday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Thursday's game against the Flames, according to Newsday's Steve Zipay.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist will look to stay hot after pitching a shutout Tuesday to pick up his first win of the season.
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| 10/19/2011 |
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Lundqvist Starts For Rangers On Tuesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start between the pipes Tuesday against the Canucks, according to the Rangers' official Twitter page.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist is still looking for his first win despite posting a 2.23 GAA through his first three starts. Lundqvist will be looking for a repeat of last year's performance against the Canucks, when he did not allow one of their 31 shots to find the back of the net.
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| 10/16/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Back Between Pipes Saturday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Saturday against the Islanders, according to Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist is winless in two starts to kick off the season, but that's hardly his fault - his 1.86 GAA and .931 SV% confirm he's playing up to his usual excellent standards. The problem is, the team in front of him is having trouble lighting the lamp thus far, with just three goals scored over those two games. With the recently acquired Brad Richards clearly still trying to find some chemistry with his new teammates, it may take another game or two (or more) before the goals come, but they will. Lundqvist owners need not worry for now - as long as he's playing well, he's worth starting each and every time he takes to the ice.
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| 10/15/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist: Still No Wins
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 30 saves in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders. He allowed three goals.
Analysis: One man is definitely an island for the winless Rangers. He has only allowed seven goals in three games but that isn't good enough when his mates just aren't finding twine. Don't worry, though -- things will settle soon enough.
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| 10/8/2011 |
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Lundqvist Gives Up One Tally in Rangers Loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped all but one of the Ducks' 28 shots in regulation and overtime, and all but one of the their shots in the shootout, but the Rangers still fell to the Ducks on Saturday afternoon.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist faced twice as many shots as counterpart Jonas Hiller, but Hiller was equally as impressive during the game and did not allow any goals in the shootout. Lundqvist faced the fifth most shots in the league last season, and with 58 against him already in this campaign, it looks like he will be plenty active between the pipes again.
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| 10/8/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Back In Net On Saturday
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start Saturday against the Ducks, according to BlueshirtsUnited.
Analysis: Despite this being the second game of a back-to-back situation, it's no surprise Henrik Lundqvist gets the call again while playing in his home country of Sweden. Lundqvist played very well in a 3-2 overtime opening game loss to the Kings, keeping the Rangers in the game during their lackluster first period. He stopped 27 of 30 shots and had little chance on all three L.A. goals.
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| 10/7/2011 |
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Lundqvist Gets Call
News: Henrik Lundqvist will start in net for the Rangers first game of the year in Stockholm, according to the New York Rangers' Official Twitter page.
Analysis: There may not be a more consistent keeper in the game. Henrik has been a starter in the NHL for six years, and each time he has won 30 games, including at least 35 each of the past five years.
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| 10/1/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Has Emotional Return to Frolunda
News: Henrik Lundqvist was brilliant in the Rangers' 4-2 victory over Frolunda, in a preseason game against his former club. He killed off four straight penalties in the first five minutes of the second period, according to Newsday.
Analysis: It was an emotional return to Sweden for Henrik Lundqvist, who despite playing well, admitted to having a hard time concentrating at the start of the game. In a classy move, the Rangers gave Lundqvist the alternate captain "A" for the game, as he was honored in a pre-game ceremony. Lundqvist played five years for Frolunda, leading them to two Swedish titles, before joining the Rangers in 2005. In addition to facing his old team, Joel Lundqvist (Henrik's twin brother, who used to play for the Dallas Stars) was also on the Frolunda roster. Lundqvist was serenaded to chants of "Hen-rik, Hen-rik" in the ceremony and again in the third period. He said it was a big deal to him and an experience he'll never forget.
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| 9/30/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Has Homecoming Start In Sweden
News: It'll be a homecoming of sorts, as Henrik Lundqvist heads back to Sweden, leading his New York Rangers against his former team of Frolunda, in preseason play Friday.
Analysis: Henrik Lundqvist has said how excited, and a little nervous, he'll be in his return to his home country. This preseason game should help quell any hometown nerves Lundqvist might have before officially opening the season with two games in Stockholm.
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| 4/23/2011 |
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Lundqvist Solid In Rangers' Loss
News: Lundqvist made 24 saves in Saturday's 3-1 series-ending loss to the Capitals. He allowed three goals.
Analysis: He was not the reason the Blueshirts lost this series. He lost two games in OT and allowed three or more goals just twice in five games.
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| 4/17/2011 |
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Lundqvist Stops 23 In Rangers' Win Sunday
News: Lundqvist made 23 saves in Sunday's 3-2 win over Washington.
Analysis: Lundqvist has been consistent in the series, allowing only two goals in each of the first three games. Unfortunately for Lundqvist, Sunday was the first time the Rangers outscored the Capitals and they still trail 2-1 in the series.
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| 4/14/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Brilliant And Lucky, Yet Loses Game 1
News: Lundqvist played brilliantly for the Rangers making a number of great saves throughout Game 1 against the Caps on Wednesday. He also seemed to have luck on his side as Washington hit at least three crossbars, leading Caps head coach Bruce Brodreau to say, "At one point I didn't know if there was ever going to be a way to beat that guy."
Analysis: It's no secret that Lundqvist will have to play this well if the Rangers are to be any real factor in this series. Even the two goals he gave up, it's hard to fault him. The tying goal, Lundqvist held the post but the Rangers couldn't clear the front and there was no quick whistle, allowing Alex Ovechkin to jam away at the puck. The winning goal was a laser beam shot from a wide open Alexander Semin in the slot.
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| 4/12/2011 |
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Rangers Rolling With Lundqvist To Begin Postseason
News: Lundqvist will start in the nets for Wednesday's Game 1 playoff contest against the Capitals, Gene Wang of The Washington Post reports.
Analysis: King Lundqvist makes for a smart selection in fantasy playoff pools. He posted 11 shutouts in the regular season, which was the largest total of his career and more than any other twine tender in the NHL in 2010-11. Better yet, he's handled the Capitals well based on the fact that he allowed just four goals against them in three starts this campaign.
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| 4/9/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Starting Saturday
News: As expected, Lundqvist will start the Rangers' season finale Saturday against New Jersey, according to the Rangers' Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: King Henrik will need to bring his best game on this day, as the Rangers need a win combined with a Carolina loss if they are to qualify for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East.
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| 4/8/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Start 25th Straight Vs Atlanta, Thursday
News: No surprise here, Lundqvist will be starting his 25th straight game Thursday night, according to Newsday's Steve Zipay
Analysis: Lundqvist, now with five straight 35 win seasons, has thrust himself into serious Vezina Trophy consideration with his outstanding 2nd half. He ranks in the top six in Wins, GAA and Save Percentage as well as leading the league in Shutouts (11).
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| 4/7/2011 |
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Lundqvist, Rangers Fall To Atlanta
News: Lundqvist allowed three goals on 26 shots Thursday and the Rangers were shut out by Atlanta in a crucial game.
Analysis: Although Lundqvist won't be helping fantasy owners with his numbers from this game, he had to deal with quite a few defensive breakdowns from his team and made some truly spectacular saves. He's got one more start, Saturday against New Jersey, with the Rangers fighting for their playoff lives.
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| 4/4/2011 |
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Win For Rangers' Lundqvist
News: Lundqvist made 27 saves on 30 shots in picking up a win Monday against the Bruins.
Analysis: Lundqvist has been a workhorse, but if the Rangers can manage to clinch a playoff spot before the last day of the season, they may want to give him a rest. However, if he's playing, he should be in your lineup.
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| 4/4/2011 |
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Lundqvist Starting Monday For Rangers
News: Lundqvist will start against Boston on Monday, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports. It will mark the 24th start in a row for Lundqvist.
Analysis: The Rangers haven't been particularly sharp at home this year, but Lundqvist owns Boston for his career, boasting a 15-5-2 record to go along with a GAA of 1.43 and a save percentage of .950. If you've gotten this far with Lundqvist, you might want to keep rolling with him.
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| 4/3/2011 |
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Lundqvist Wins 34th For Rangers
News: Lundqvist stopped 32 shots in Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: Lundqvist (34-26-5) bounced back from two straight losses -- including four goals allowed Thursday against the Islanders -- for the victory Sunday. If the Rangers are going to make the playoffs, it will be on the back of Lundqvist, who made his 23rd straight start.
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| 4/3/2011 |
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Rangers Stick With Lundqvist
News: Lundqvist will start Sunday's game against the Flyers, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist, who will be making his 64th start of the season for the Rangers on Sunday, has dropped his last two starts.
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| 3/31/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Pulled Against Isles
News: Lundqvist (knee) was pulled after two periods Thursday against the Islanders. He'd allowed four goals on 22 shots.
Analysis: The King wasn't really at fault for Thursday's loss, as he was repeatedly hung out to dry by his defense and beaten on bad bounces. The pulling was probably more to rest him than punish him, considering that the Rangers were out of the game and he's got a bit of a knee injury.
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| 3/31/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Could Have Knee Injury
News: Lundqvist received treatment on his right knee after Wednesday's game against Buffalo, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: He wasn't willing to talk about it, so his owners will have to just cross their fingers and hope nothing worsens. Newsday's Steve Zipay confirms that Lundqvist remains the starter Thursday.
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| 3/31/2011 |
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Rangers Expected To Roll With Lundqvist
News: Newsday's Katie Strang believes that Lundqvist will start Thursday's game against the Islanders.
Analysis: Lundqvist has only won one of his last three starts, but that was a shutout and he gave up just one goal in each of the the two losses in that span.
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| 3/30/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Strong In Loss Wednesday
News: Lundqvist stopped 34-of-35 shots Wednesday night, but it wasn't enough as Buffalo blanked the Rangers 1-0.
Analysis: Lundqvist's name really should be in the conversation for the Vezina Trophy at the end-of-year awards even with all the hype surrounding Tim Thomas of Boston. King Henrik leads all NHL goalies in shutouts with 11 and he's been far and away New York's MVP this year.
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| 3/30/2011 |
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Lundqvist Starting Wednesday For Rangers
News: Lundqvist will start against Buffalo on Wednesday, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: With an 8-1-1 record in his last 10, only the most fortunate of owners would have a better option than Lundqvist at the moment.
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| 3/26/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Notches 11th Shutout
News: Lundqvist picked up his league-leading 11th shutout of the season Saturday against the Bruins, stopping 26 shots to make Derek Stepan's first-period goal stand up.
Analysis: After a fairly low-energy first two periods, Lundqvist was severely tested in the third, when the Bruins outshot the Rangers 12-1. He also took a hit from Patrice Bergeron on a breakaway in the second period, hitting the back of his head on the back of the goal, but shook it off. Lundqvist will, in all likelihood, continue to start every game down the stretch, as he's been carrying the Rangers on his back to the playoffs.
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| 3/26/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Face Bruins Saturday
News: Lundqvist will start Saturday against the Bruins, according to Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record.
Analysis: With the Rangers hanging onto seventh place in the East by a mere two points over eighth-place Buffalo, expect Lundqvist to start every remaining game for the Blueshirts, who are 7-1-1 in their past nine games.
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| 3/25/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist's Winning Streak Ends
News: Lundqvist was masterful Thursday against Ottawa, stopping 29 of 30 shots through regulation and OT, but Erik Karlsson was the only man to score in the five-round shootout, sending Lundqvist's five-game winning streak.
Analysis: He played great and was named the game's third star, but the Rangers' offense slogged through the first two periods Thursday and looked bad in the shootout, denying their star goalie his sixth straight win.
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| 3/24/2011 |
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Ranges' Lundqvist In Net Thursday Against The Senators
News: Lundqvist will be back in net for the 19th straight game on Thursday night, according to Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record
Analysis: After not winning more than two straight games all season, Lundqvist will be trying to extend his current winning streak to six games against the Senators.
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| 3/23/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Pitches Shutout
News: Lundqvist stopped all 22 shots he faced to shut out the Panthers on Tuesday.
Analysis: He had been dealing with some neck pain coming into the game, but that didn't effect him Tuesday. It helps that he wasn't frequently challenged by the Panthers.
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| 3/22/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Slated To Start Tuesday
News: Lundqvist is still dealing with neck pain but expects to make his 18th consecutive start Tuesday night against the Panthers, Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist proved that he could manage the pain in a game situation by stopping 38 of 40 shots that came his way Sunday in a win against the Penguins. The King has won four straight games and will look to keep the momentum going against the Panthers, a team that sits near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
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| 3/21/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Plays Through Sore Neck And Wins
News: Despite playing through neck pain, Lundqvist saved 38 out of 40 shots in the Rangers' 5-2 win over Pittsburgh on Sunday. This included a second period in which Pittsburgh had a decided territorial advantage and rained 19 shots on Lundqvist.
Analysis: Lundqvist has now started 17 straight games, winning four in a row for the first time this season. The Rangers have two home games this week against Florida and Ottawa, as well as two upcoming back-to-backs. Factoring in their recent play and Lundqvist's sore neck, the Rangers may try to give Lundqvist a day off either this week or next.
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| 3/20/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Start 16th Straight Sunday
News: Stiff neck and all, Lundqvist will be in the nets for the Rangers against Pittsburgh on Sunday afternoon, according to the Daily News.
Analysis: Lundqvist claimed rest and treatment made a big difference since Friday's game, when he was run into. Keep an eye on this situation as the Rangers maybe look to give Chad Johnson a start this week, between Lundqvist's neck and two home games vs. Florida and Ottawa.
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| 3/19/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Questionable For Sunday
News: Lundqvist (neck) is questionable for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh, Steve Zipay of Newsday reports.
Analysis: Even if the Rangers aren't recalling another netminder, they could give Chad Johnson the nod in goal while letting Lundqvist rest in a backup role against the Pens.
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| 3/19/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Dealing With Neck Issues
News: Lundqvist (neck) won't practice Saturday, Newsday's Arthur Staple reports.
Analysis: It's not clear what Lundqvist's status is heading into Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, but Staple notes that the Rangers aren't expected to call up any goalies.
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| 3/18/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Gets 30th Win Of Season Friday
News: Lundqvist stopped 22 of 25 shots Friday night as the Rangers beat Montreal 6-3.
Analysis: With the victory, Lundqvist hit 30 wins in a season for the sixth straight year. He's the only goalie in NHL history to start his career, six straight with at least 30 win.
In the third period of the game against Montreal, Benoit Pouliot plowed into Lundqvist. He stayed in the game but received an hour of treatment on his neck, after the game. Lundqvist said he was clear headed the whole time but that his neck was pretty sore. Keep an eye on him to be sure he starts on Sunday versus Pittsburgh.
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| 3/18/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Face Canadiens Friday
News: Lundqvist face the Habs on Friday, according to HabsInsideOut.com.
Analysis: Lundqvist and the seventh-place Rangers have four wins in their past five games as they look to hang onto one of the last two playoff spots in the East. Expect King Henrik to play every remaining game for the Blueshirts as long as their playoff hopes remain alive.
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| 3/15/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Face Islanders Tuesday
News: Lundqvist will be back in net against the Islanders on Tuesday, according to Newsday's Steve Zipay.
Analysis: Lundqvist faces off against Islanders goalie Al Montoya. The Rangers drafted Montoya with their 2005 first-round pick. He was to be the Rangers' goalie of the future, until Lundqvist come along. Lundqvist is now third all-time in Rangers' history with 205 career wins, trailing only Ed Giacomin and Mike Richter.
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| 3/13/2011 |
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Lundqvist Helps Rangers Hold Off Sharks
News: Lundqvist bounced back nicely Saturday from Thursday's five-goal drubbing at the hands of the Ducks, holding the Sharks to two goals on 33 shots as the Rangers won in San Jose, 3-2 in a six-round shootout.
Analysis: Thursday's loss looks like a momentary lapse in the course of a solid season for Lundqvist, who's one of the top 10 goalies in the league. Despite a 4-4 record in his last eight starts, he's allowed just 16 goals in that span, and that total includes Thursday's blow-up. Keep him in your lineup as long as he remains healthy.
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| 3/11/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Start 14th Straight Saturday
News: Lundqvist will start his 14th straight games Saturday against the San Jose Sharks, according to Steve Zipay.
Analysis: Lundqvist will look for better play and better luck in San Jose. In their last game, the Rangers had a number of costly turnovers and 3 first period goals went of Ranger players.
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| 3/10/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Plagued By Bad Luck In Loss To Anaheim
News: Lundqvist gave up five goals on 33 shots against, in a 5-2 loss to the Ducks. Including three goals in the 1st period, each of which deflected off a Ranger past Lundqvist.
Analysis: Lundqvist played pretty well, despite giving up five goals. The Rangers put in a subpar effort and were clearly outworked by the Ducks all night long, as well as committing a number of turnovers. Most of the goals Lundqvist has given up in the last 10 games have been on screens and deflections, where he's had little or no chance to save it. As long as the Rangers' produce a solid effort in front of him, Lundqvist should finish out with solid numbers.
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| 3/9/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Back In Net Wednesday
News: Lundqvist will start his 13th straight game against Anaheim on Wednesday, according to Steve Zipay.
Analysis: Rangers' coach John Tortorella said about Lundqvist, "It's his ball now, I think he's rested." Between the Rangers losing backup goalie Marty Biron and their playoff position, it's becoming increasingly likely that Lundqvist may start all 14 of the Rangers' remaining games.
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| 3/6/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Collects NHL-Best Ninth Shutout
News: Lundqvist, helped by a sudden outburst of offensive support, stopped all 24 shots he faced Sunday against the Flyers for his league-leading ninth shutout.
Analysis: The Rangers need the man they call King Henrik to be in top form as they fight to hold onto a playoff spot, but more importantly, they need to help him out by doing what they were able to Sunday -- possessing the puck in the other end and limiting opposing offenses to one-and-done chances -- with greater consistency. The Sunday shutout is a great prize for fantasy owners making their own playoff pushes, too.
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| 3/6/2011 |
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Rangers Roll With Lundqvist
News: As expected, Lundqvist got the start in nets for the Rangers on Sunday against the Flyers.
Analysis: With Martin Biron likely out for the remainder of the regular season, Lundqvist figures to remain busy for the Rangers down the stretch.
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| 3/6/2011 |
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Rangers' Lunqvist Expected To Start Sunday
News: Lundqvist is expected back in net for Sunday's afternoon matchup versus the Flyers, according to Newsday.
Analysis: With experienced backup goaltender Marty Biron out for the remainder of the regular season, expect Lundqvist to start all but one or two of the Rangers' remaining 15 games.
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| 3/4/2011 |
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Lundqvist To Start For Rangers Friday
News: Lundqvist will start Friday versus Ottawa, according to the New York Post.
Analysis: The Rangers have little choice but to ride Lundqvist the rest of the way, as their playoff chances may ride on how hot he can get in net.
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| 3/4/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Falls To Wild
News: Lundqvist allowed three goals on just 19 shots in Thursday's loss to the Wild.
Analysis: The Rangers were pretty good in front of him, but a couple of deflected pucks got by the King and he lost his third straight game.
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| 3/2/2011 |
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Lundqvist To Start For The Rangers On Thursday
News: Lundqvist will start for the Rangers versus the Wild on Thursday, according to Newsday.
Analysis: No big surprise here as the Rangers may have to ride Lundqvist for most if not all of the remaining games with backup Martin Biron out with a broken collarbone.
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| 3/1/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Falls To Sabres On Tuesday
News: Lundqvist stopped 23 of 26 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Buffalo.
Analysis: Lundqvist was decent enough, but his team suffered a one-goal loss for the second straight game. With Marty Biron (collarbone) out for an extended period of time, Lundqvist is going to get virtually all the playing time for the Rangers down the stretch. Keep him active.
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| 3/1/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Starting Against Buffalo
News: Lundqvist will be starting Tuesday versus Buffalo, according to the Daily News.
Analysis: With the injury to Martin Biron, the recall of the inexperienced Cameron Talbot and the Rangers fight for a playoff spot, Lundqvist is expected to play in all but a couple of games that remain this season.
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| 3/1/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Start Tuesday Against Sabres
News: Lundqvist will start Tuesday against the Sabres, according to Rick Carpiniello of the Rangers Report Blog.
Analysis: With backup Martin Biron out indefinitely with a fractured collarbone, expect Lundqvist to continue to start every game for the Rangers. He's given up three goals in five of his last eight starts, but came away with a win in three of those, so he's getting decent goal support from the Rangers' offense. Keep him rolling.
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| 2/27/2011 |
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Lundqvist Starts For Rangers Sunday
News: Lundqvist will start Sunday's game against the Lightning, the Rangers' official site reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist, who is coming off a 6-0 blanking of the Caps on Friday, faces a Tampa Bay squad Sunday that has won two straight contests by a combined score of 10-4.
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| 2/27/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Face Bolts Sunday
News: Lundqvist will start Sunday afternoon against the Lightning, according to 1050 ESPN Radio's Don La greca.
Analysis: King Henrik is coming off a 35-save blanking of the Capitals on Friday, his 25th win of the season and league-leading eighth shutout. He now has four wins in his last six starts and looks to be heating up down the stretch as the Rangers try to secure themselves a playoff spot. Play him with confidence.
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| 2/25/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Pitches Shutout Friday
News: Lundqvist stopped all 35 shots he faced Friday night as the Rangers embarrassed the Capitals 6-0.
Analysis: It was his second straight win and 25th on the year.
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| 2/23/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Gets Start Against Hurricanes Tuesday
News: Lundqvist will start Tuesday against the Hurricanes, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: King Henrik has not been his usual sharp self lately, having given up three goals in six of his last seven starts. Not surprisingly, he only has two wins over that span. Considering the latest injury to Marian Gaborik, who forms the nucleus of the Rangers' offense, Lundqvist will need to tighten up his game if the team has any intention of making the playoffs this year.
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| 2/22/2011 |
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Lundqvist Secures Rangers' Win
News: Lundqvist turned aside 30 shots in Tuesday's shootout win over Carolina.
Analysis: Those relying on Lundqvist know he might not secure the win every night, but more alarming is the fact that he's allowed precisely three goals in all but one of his last eight starts, winning just three. It's hard not to endorse a player of his quality, but he hasn't stood on his head recently as the Rangers desperately cling to a playoff spot.
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| 2/20/2011 |
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Flyers Dethrone King Lundqvist Sunday
News: Lundqvist suffered his 20th loss of the season Sunday. His three goals allowed was more than the Rangers could handle in the 4-2 loss to the Flyers.
Analysis: Lundqvist is winless in two starts against the Flyers this season. However, fantasy owners should not be deterred because his ratios -- 2.37 goals-against average and seven shutouts -- remain strong on the season.
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| 2/20/2011 |
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Rangers Roll With Lundqvist
News: Lundqvist will start in goal Sunday against the Flyers, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist, who gave up just one goal in a loss to the Devils on Friday, faces a Philly squad that currently sits atop the Eastern Conference with 81 points, but has dropped two of its last for contests.
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| 2/18/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Gets No Help In Friday's Loss
News: Lundqvist allowed just one goal on 28 shots to the Devils on Friday, but received no support from the team offense in the 1-0 loss.
Analysis: The Rangers' offense only generated 16 shots at the other end, and a goal from Ilya Kovalchuk was all it took to give King Lundqvist his 19th loss of the season despite this quality start.
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| 2/18/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Start Friday Against Devils
News: Lundqvist will start Friday against New Jersey, according to The Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti.
Analysis: Lundqvist is facing a lighter workload this year. He is currently on pace for 60-65 starts, versus 70+ the past four seasons. Lately, the pattern seems to be play three, sit one, as coach John Tortorella likely wants to keep Lundqvist fresh down the stretch. Lundqvist's lighter schedule will no doubt result in fewer wins (23 so far this season versus 35+ the past four years), but his peripheral stats (GAA 2.39, SV% .920) are about the same.
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| 2/18/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Wins In Shootout
News: Lundqvist gave up a tying goal late in regulation and three in total on 28 shots, but held out in overtime and the shootout to defeat Los Angeles on Thursday for his 200th NHL win.
Analysis: The King had only beaten the Kings once in four tries before this time, so it's good for him and good for the Rangers, who have won two in a row behind their workhorse netminder. The Rangers and Lundqvist have been getting killed by bad bounces a lot recently, and were again on Thursday. Still, Lundqvist has posted a sub-.900 save percentage in five of his last six outings. Perhaps Martin Biron needs to be called upon a bit more often.
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| 2/17/2011 |
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Lundqvist Gets Thursday Nod For Rangers
News: Lundqvist will square off against Jonathan Bernier and the Kings on Thursday, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: It's a tough assignment for Lundqvist, with the Kings 8-0-2 in their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Rangers are 3-6-1 over their last 10 contests.
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| 2/17/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Likely To Face Kings
News: Newsday's Steve Zipay believes that Lundqvist will play Thursday against the Kings.
Analysis: Lundqvist, who has given up three goals in each of his last four starts -- one of which he was yanked from -- figures to have his work cut out for him Thursday, as the Kings are 8-0-2 in their last 10 games.
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| 2/15/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Approaching 200 Career Wins
News: Lundqvist's next win will be the 200th of his career.
Analysis: The King has collected just one victory over the past five games but his 2010-11 campaign has been impressive nonetheless. Lundqvist ranks 10th overall in goalie save percentage (.921) and goals-against average (2.38) to complement seven shutouts, a league high.
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| 2/13/2011 |
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Rangers Roll With Lundqvist
News: Lundqvist is slated to start Sunday's game against the Penguins, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist, who is winless in his last four starts, will face a Pittsburgh squad that was rocked by the Islanders 9-3 on Friday.
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| 2/11/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Solid In Loss Friday
News: Lundqvist stopped 32 of 35 shots Friday night, but it was not enough as the Rangers lost 3-2 to Atlanta.
Analysis: He's in a funk right now with only one win in his past six appearances.
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| 2/11/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Start Against Thrashers Friday
News: Lundqvist will start Friday against Atlahnta, according to Newsday's Steve Zipay.
Analysis: Lundqvist's last game was Feb. 3 against the Devils, when he was pulled in favour of Martin Biron after allowing three goals on 12 shots. Since then, Lundqvist has been watching from the sidelines as Biron has started the the past two games. The pattern with Lundqvist the past few weeks has been start three, sit one, so the extra game off this week was a bit of a surprise. Overall, King Henrik's stats (2.35 GAA and .922 SV%) are right in line with his historical averages, so there's no need to sit him out as long as he's getting ice time.
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| 2/3/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Pulled In Loss
News: Lundqvist was pulled Thursday against New Jersey after allowing three goals on 12 shots. He also took a shot off his forearm from Ilya Kovalchuk in the first period and may have been slightly hurt.
Analysis: He stayed in the game, but was eventually pulled after allowing the third goal. Tough to blame the King in this one, as two of the goals were deflections off his own teammates and the other one was saved by Dan Girardi behind Lundqvist, only to be banked off the goalie's back and into the net. Martin Biron replaced him and stopped all six shots he faced.
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| 2/3/2011 |
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Lundqvist Starts For Rangers Thursday
News: Lundqvist will start in goal Thursday against the Devils, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist will look to put one in the win column after failing to earn a victory in his last two starts. A matchup against the league's lowest-scoring team should help.
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| 2/1/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Start Tuesday Against Pens
News: Lundqvist will start Tuesday against Pittsburgh, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: King Henrik went into last week's All-Star break on a shaky note, allowing four goals on 17 shots against the Panthers. Hopefully the time off did him some good and he's ready to return to his usual form. His overall numbers are still very respectable (21-16-3, 2.29, .924), so continue to use him as you normally would.
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| 1/25/2011 |
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Lundqvist Shaky For Rangers
News: Lundqvist surrendered four goals on 17 shots Tuesday in a loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: The numbers are a bit staggering for Lundqvist, who's usually much more reliable. He's 3-3 over his last six starts with two shutouts. Consider this the outlier in his set of statistics. Look for him to play just about every night following the All-Star break, as the Rangers don't have a back-to-back setup until February 17.
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| 1/25/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Start Tuesday
News: Lundqvist will get the start Tuesday against Florida, according to the Rangers' Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: The Rangers used Martin Biron for Monday's win and it worked out great, but starting King Henrik for the second part of the back-to-back was the plan all along, so he'll get New York's last start before the All-Star break.
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| 1/22/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Wins In SO
News: Lundqvist stopped 20 shots through regulation and then was perfect in four shootout rounds in a 3-2 OT win over Atlanta on Saturday night.
Analysis: He's 3-2 in his last five starts with two shootouts. He remains among the league's elite twine tenders; use accordingly.
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| 1/22/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Slotted For Saturday Start
News: Lundqvist was the first goalie off the ice for the Rangers at Saturday's skate, making it very likely he'll be starting against Atlanta, according to Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record.
Analysis: The Rangers have done a good job keeping Lundqvist fresh this season by giving Martin Biron 12 starts and trying to avoid the back-to-backs for the King. He's also reportedly following a better nutrition plan. Whatever the factors involved, they're all working as he's sporting a sparkling 2.26 GAA and .930 save percentage, to go with seven shutouts.
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| 1/20/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Stops 35 In Loss
News: Lundqvist stopped 35 shots Thursday against Carolina, but allowed four goals and took the loss.
Analysis: He was coming off his NHL-leading seventh shutout and the Rangers had been playing well in back-to-backs, but this seemed like a start that John Tortorella could have given to Martin Biron, particularly with the All-Star Game coming up.
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| 1/20/2011 |
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Rangers Roll With Lundqvist Again
News: Lundqvist will start Thursday's game against the Hurricanes, the Rangers' official site reports.
Analysis: The Rangers stick with the hot hand here, as Lundqvist is coming off his seventh shutout of the season Wednesday against the Leafs.
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| 1/19/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Shuts Outs Maple Leafs Wednesday
News: Lundqvist stopped all 22 shots he faced in Wednesday night's 7-0 win over the Leafs.
Analysis: The shutout was his second in his last three starts and seventh of the year.
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| 1/19/2011 |
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Lundqvist Starts For Rangers
News: Lundqvist will start in goal Wednesday against Toronto, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist has lost two of his last three starts, but it hasn't been his fault, as he's allowed more than two goals just once in his last eight starts.
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| 1/15/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Fights In Loss
News: Lundqvist pulled a Ron Hextall late in the second period of Saturday's game in Montreal when he took exception to a hard-driving Max Pacioretty who crashed into him late on a line rush.
Analysis: The King was upset and rightfully so -- Pacioretty could have stopped but didn't so the King leaped onto the big winger and started flailing at his head. Several players joined in and he had to be pulled off the fur pile by linesmen; he received a two-minute minor for roughing. He stopped 38 saves and was named the game's second star, but the Rangers lost 3-2.
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| 1/15/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Picks Up Saturday Start
News: Lundqvist will start Saturday in Montreal, according to the Rangers' Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: It's a good Saturday night contest in Canada between two teams currently in playoff position, and the King/Carey Price matchup looks to be a good one. The Habs are slight favorites in this one, though we'll also note that Lundqvist has allowed two goals or less in seven straight contests.
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| 1/14/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Posts Sixth Shutout
News: Lundqvist stopped all 31 shots put on goal Thursday against Vancouver for his NHL lead-tying sixth shutout.
Analysis: After some overblown early "struggles," Lundqvist has really settled in and is putting up the best numbers of his career right now. He's been particularly hot over his past six outings, surrendering a total of eight goals. Sit back and enjoy the prime years of one of the league's best goalies.
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| 1/13/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Face Canucks Thursday
News: Lundqvist will start against the Canucks on Thursday, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: King Henrik has been very stingy with opposing teams lately, having allowed no more than two goals in any of his last six games. Accordingly, his record over that span is 4-1-1. As far as fantasy starters go, you can't get any more reliable than Lundqvist - start him with extreme confidence.
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| 1/12/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Start Tuesday Against Habs
News: Lundqvist is expected to start Tuesday against the Canadiens, according to Renaud Lavoie of RDS.
Analysis: Lundqvist has four wins in his last five starts, and at 18-12-3 on the season, is proving once again to be one of the most reliable fantasy starting goalies out there. Play him with confidence.
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| 1/11/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Solid In Loss
News: Lundqvist stopped 36 of 38 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Montreal.
Analysis: Lundqvist was stellar once again, but he didn't get enough offensive support Tuesday. He is one of the elite goalies in the entire league and well deserving of his selection to the All-Star Game.
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| 1/7/2011 |
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Lundqvist Gets Friday Start For Rangers
News: Lundqvist is expected to start against Dallas on Friday, Bergen Record writer Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist has killed it in his last few starts, saving all but four of the 109 shots he's seen. Those three performances translated to two wins and an overtime loss.
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| 1/5/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Wins In Overtime Wednesday
News: Lundqvist stopped 31 of 32 shots Wednesday night as the Rangers downed the Panthers 2-1 in overtime.
Analysis: He's allowed two or fewer goals in four straight games with victories in three of those contests. Keep on rolling him with confidence as he's playing well of late.
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| 1/5/2011 |
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Rangers To Start Lundqvist Wednesday
News: Lundqvist is expected to start Wednesday against the Hurricanes, Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: In 31 games, Lundqvist has a 2.39 GAA and .921 SV%, which are a mirror image of his final stats from last season. King Henrik is remarkably consistent from year to year, something that all fantasy owners should look for in a starting goaltender. Roll him with confidence.
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| 1/1/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Loses In Duel
News: Lundqvist made 31 saves in a goaltending duel against Tampa rookie Cedric Desjardins on Saturday night. He took the loss, 2-1.
Analysis: It was an incredible battle but the rookie came out on top. King Henrik remains an excellent fantasy netminder and should be active in every outing.
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| 1/1/2011 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Will Start Saturday
News: Lundqvist will get the tap on the pads for Saturday's game against the Lightning, Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist has allowed just three goals combined in the last two games, albeit against the Devils and the Islanders, both lower-tiered teams. Start the King with hope that he can ring in the New Year with another victory.
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| 12/30/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Will Take On Devils Wednesday
News: Lundqvist will halt pucks in a Wednesday night game against the Devils, the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist only allowed one goal between his first two starts against the Devils this season. He's a must start in all fantasy leagues.
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| 12/29/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Outstanding In Victory Wednesday
News: Lundqvist stopped 43 of 44 shots as the Rangers downed the Devils 3-1 on Wednesday.
Analysis: He was particularly sharp in both the first and second periods as the Devils fired 36 shots on net during the first 40 minutes. The win was Lundqvist's 16th of the season.
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| 12/28/2010 |
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Lundqvist Backstops Rangers To Victory
News: Lundqvist stopped 18 of 20 shots in the Rangers' 7-2 win over the Islanders on Monday night.
Analysis: Lundqvist has found his game recently, and has been solid in net for the Rangers as of late. After some early season struggles, Lundqvist seems to have finally found his form again.
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| 12/27/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Tapped For Monday Start Against Isles
News: Lundqvist will start in the crease Monday night against the Islanders, the Rangers' official site reports.
Analysis: The King has not been at his best recently, having allowed seven goals over the past two games. And despite two wins in three contests against the Islanders this season, Lundqvist has poor numbers against New York's other team, including a .881 save percentage and a 2.88 goals-against average. Start Lundqvist if you have him despite these factors working out of his favor.
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| 12/23/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Falls In Long Shootout
News: Lundqvist stopped 21 of 24 shots in regulation and OT, then eight of the first 10 in the shootout Thursday against Tampa Bay, only to lose on Ryan Malone's 11th-round goal.
Analysis: It comes out as not a very great stat line for Lundqvist, but he didn't get a lot of help on the offensive side and had to deal with some bad turnovers. Even though he's been a bit inconsistent this year, the overall numbers still look great for Lundqvist.
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| 12/23/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Gets Start Against Lightning Thursday
News: Lundqvist will start against the Lightning on Thursday, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: The bad news is, Lundqvist last played the Bolts on Nov. 24 and they lit him up for five goals in that game. However, historically he's done quite well against them - last year he was 3-0-1 against the Lightning with a 1.75 GAA and .943 SV%. Regardless of the opponent, Lundqvist makes for a fine fantasy play anytime. Roll with confidence.
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| 12/18/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist To Face Flyers Saturday
News: Lundqvist will start the Rangers' next two games, starting with Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: King Henrik was on a serious roll earlier this week before getting Thursday night off against the Coyotes, with consecutive wins over the Penguins and Capitals. He is 14-11-1 so far this year and looks to be on track for another season of 30-plus wins. Keep him active at all times.
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| 12/16/2010 |
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Rangers Giving Lundqvist A Break
News: Lundqvist will not start Thursday's game against Phoenix, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: After 11 consecutive starts, Lundqvist will give way to Martin Biron, but he'll be back between the pipes for games Saturday at Philadelphia and next Thursday against Tampa Bay.
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| 12/15/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Beats Pens Wednesday
News: Lundqvist stopped 27 of 28 shots as the Rangers beat the Pens 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Analysis: It was his 14th win of the season and second straight after shutting out Washington 7-0 in his previous start. Lundqvist has been a big part of the Rangers' recent success as they're now 7-3-0 in their last 10 games.
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| 12/15/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Making 11th Straight Start
News: Lundqvist will start in goal Wednesday at Pittsburgh, the Bergen Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist is making his 11th straight start and was terrific in Sunday's win over Washington, but he'll face another stiff test Wednesday against the offensively potent Penguins.
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| 12/12/2010 |
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Lundqvist Wins 13th as Rangers Shut Out Capitals
News: Lundqvist made 31 saves and shut out Washington 7-0 Sunday evening.
Analysis: Lundqvist (13-11-1) played in his 10th straight game and bounced back from Saturday's loss to shut out the high-scoring Capitals. In 25 games Lundqvist now has a 2.47 GAA and .919 save percentage.
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| 12/12/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Will Start Sunday
News: Lundqvist will start in goal Sunday against the Capitals, New York Newsday reports.
Analysis: After an off night against the Blue Jackets, Lundqvist will get a second straight start to work out some of his inconsistencies. Martin Biron was expected to start initially.
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| 12/11/2010 |
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Lundqvist Starting Again for Rangers
News: Lundqvist will start in goal Saturday against the Blue Jackets, the Columbus Dispatch's Thomas Reed reports.
Analysis: Reed will make his ninth straight start for the Rangers, who are 5-3 during that span. With the second game of a back-to-back on tap for Sunday, we may see him get that game off to rest.
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| 12/9/2010 |
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Rangers Roll with Lundqvist Again
News: Lundqvist will start Thursday against Ottawa, the Bergen Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist will make his eighth straight start for the Rangers, who are 4-3 during that span. He surrendered three goals to the Senators his last time out.
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| 12/5/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist to Face Senators on Sunday
News: Lundqvist is listed as the Rangers' starting goalie for Sunday's game against the Senators, reports TEAM 1200 radio's Scott MacArthur.
Analysis: Lundqvist has been his usual dependable self lately, with four wins in his last five games, including two by shutout. He's a fantasy no-brainer - just stick him in your starting rotation and leave him be.
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| 12/3/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Records Shutout Friday Night
News: Lundqvist had an easy time of it Friday night, stopping all 17 shots he faced in a 2-0 win over the Islanders.
Analysis: The shutout was his fourth of the season. While Lundqvist is having a rather mediocre year by his standards, he still remains one of the elite fantasy netminders in the game.
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| 12/3/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist to Face Islanders Friday
News: Lundqvist will start Friday against the Islanders, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist has three wins in his last four games, along with a .918 SV% and a 2.12 GAA. He makes for an attractive fantasy start against the lowly Islanders, who are 1-6-3 in their last 10 games. Roll King Henrik as you normally would.
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| 12/3/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Wins in Relief
News: Lundqvist stopped 9 of 11 shots after being inserted for Martin Biron in the second period Thursday against the Isles, and that was enough to give the Rangers a 6-5 win.
Analysis: So much for the King getting a night off. This was the first time all year that he'd appeared in relief, so his owners will probably excuse the GAA and save percentage blemish, and take the win.
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| 11/29/2010 |
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Lundqvist, Rangers Fall to Pens
News: Lundqvist surrendered three goals on 27 shots Monday in the loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Lundqvist hasn't been stellar against Pittsburgh, but then he hasn't been awful either, with a 17-13-4 career mark. It's not uncommon for Lundqvist to have to carry the Rangers to a win, but his teammates couldn't muster any offensive support Monday. He'd won his last two starts leading up to the contest in convincing fashion, surrendering just a goal in the Southeast Division road trip.
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| 11/29/2010 |
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Rangers Tap Lundqvist for Monday Start
News: Lundqvist will start against Pittsburgh on Monday night, the Rangers' official site reports.
Analysis: He's started each of the Rangers' previous three games after yielding more time than usual to back up Martin Biron. It's a tough matchup for Lundqvist on Monday, but with just four other games on the slate, you're probably better off deploying him instead of avoiding him in your lineup. For what it's worth, Lundqvist has actually handled the Pens pretty well in his career with a 17-12-4 record along with a 2.42 GAA and .912 save percentage over 33 starts against them.
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| 11/27/2010 |
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Lundqvist Wins for Rangers
News: Lundqvist made 29 saves Saturday in a 2-1 shootout win over the Predators.
Analysis: He was the game's first star and with good reason -- he stymied Nashville after the 5:10 mark of the first period. He now has back-to-back wins after a three-game slump.
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| 11/27/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Shuts Out Host Team
News: Lundqvist made 40 saves in recording the 3-0 win over the host Panthers.
Analysis: Lundqvist broke his mini-slump with a bang by making some very difficult saves in Florida and notched his third shutout of the year. He is an elite netminder, even if the wins don't indicate it. There may be an owner or two that undervalue him, so scope out the possibility of a trade to add him to your team.
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| 11/27/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Likely to Start Again Saturday
News: Lundqvist will likely start again Saturday as Martin Biron is on the ice for the optional skate, Steve Zipay of Newsday reports.
Analysis: He picked up his third shutout of the season in Friday's win over the Panthers, so it should come as little surprise that the Rangers are staying with the hot hand against Nashville.
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| 11/26/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Slated For Friday Start
News: Lundqvist will start on Friday against Florida, NY Newsday reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist is fighting his way through a mini-slump at the moment, and not even a two-game breather earlier this week seemed to help. He lost two games just prior to that break, and after he returned, picked up where he left off by giving up five goals to the Lightning on Wednesday. Fantasy owners have little choice but to cross their fingers and hope King Henrik can somehow regain his midas touch.
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| 11/25/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Hit by Lightning
News: Lundqvist allowed five goals on 34 shots in Wednesday's 5-3 loss in Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Lundqvist is just the latest victim of the Steven Stamkos whirlwind - he had a goal and two assists on the night. Lundqvist and the Rangers were also at a loss to stop the Lightning power play, which went 3-for-6 on the night.
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| 11/23/2010 |
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Rangers to Start Lundqvist Wednesday
News: Lundqvist will start Wednesday against Tampa Bay, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Martin Biron has been eating into his playing time recently, but head coach John Tortorella insists that Lundqvist is still the Rangers' No. 1 netminder. In any case, he's drawing the difficult assignment against a Tampa Bay squad that is tied for sixth in the NHL in goals scored (65) this season.
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| 11/22/2010 |
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Lundqvist Sits for Rangers Against Flames
News: Lundqvist is not starting Monday against the Flames, the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist has struggled this season in goal for New York. Martin Biron will get the start in net against Calgary.
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| 11/20/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Chased in Colorado
News: Lundqvist was pulled with 7:33 remaining in the middle frame in Friday's 5-1 loss to the host Avalanche.
Analysis: Lundqvist was pulled for the first time this season and still holds a tight 2.75 GAA on the year. With Marian Gaborik back, maybe there are some wins for the 7-7-1 Lundqvist.
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| 11/19/2010 |
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Lundqvist to Start for Rangers Friday
News: Lundqvist will start in goal Friday against the Avalanche, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist surrendered three goals in a loss to Boston on Wednesday, and he'll face another tough test against the league's fourth most prolific offense Friday.
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| 11/19/2010 |
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Rangers to Send King Lundqvist in Goal Friday
News: The Rangers will hand Lundqvist another start in goal Friday. He will be responsible for taming the Avalanche, winners of two straight games.
Analysis: Despite five years of NHL experience, Lundqvist has only faced the Avs three times in his career. One of those occurrences came this year, October 18, when he took a loss after allowing three goals on 34 shots at home. Look out for Chris Stewart of Colorado, who burned the King for a pair of power-play goals the last time these two teams faced one another.
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| 11/17/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist in Net Wednesday
News: Lundqvist was the first goalie off the ice for the Rangers on Wednesday and will start against the Bruins, according to Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record.
Analysis: Martin Biron has gotten a few starts this month, but King Henrik seems over his illness and will now have started the last two for the Rangers. Wednesday is a tough challenge against a solid Bruins squad that's been playing well on the road (6-1-0).
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| 11/15/2010 |
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Rangers Get Lundqvist Back Sunday
News: Lundvist (illness) will start against Pittsburgh on Monday night, the Rangers' official site reports.
Analysis: Now that he's healthy again, Lundqvist should move back into the primary netminder role after yielding a pair of starts to backup Martin Biron on Thursday and Sunday.
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| 11/14/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist (Cold) Will Sit Sunday
News: Lundqvist will sit out Sunday's game against the Oilers due to a lingering cold and sinus congestion, the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: Martin Biron will make his fifth start of the season. He has gone 2-2 with a 2.26 GAA in his four appearances.
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| 11/11/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Scratched Thursday
News: Lundqvist will not make his scheduled start Thursday night against the Sabres due to illness, Andrew Gross of the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: The flu bug has been going around the Rangers' locker room, so Lundqvist's absence Thursday night shouldn't come as a complete surprise. Martin Biron will get the nod Thursday, while Lundqvist will keep an eye on getting back for Sunday's game against Edmonton.
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| 11/11/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist to Face Sabres Thursday
News: Lundqvist is expected to start Thursday against Buffalo, WGR550.com reports.
Analysis: King Henrik will be looking to bounce back after a sub-par effort Thursday against Washington, in which he allowed four goals on 23 shots. Lundqvist is running a bit hot and cold the last few weeks, with just three wins in six games, however two of those wins have come by shutout. Over the long haul, he should be fine - keep him active.
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| 11/9/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist to Start Tuesday
News: Lundqvist will start Tuesday against Washington, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist returns to the twine tent after a well-deserved night off against the Blues on Sunday. Prior to that, he had won three of five games, including two by shutout. He'll be well-rested for Tuesday's tilt against the Caps, so make sure he's in your starting lineup.
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| 11/7/2010 |
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Rangers Sit Lundqvist Sunday Against St. Louis
News: Lundqvist will get a day off Sunday when the Rangers play St. Louis, the Rangers' official site reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist has played in six straight games, so coach John Tortorella is giving him the day off. Marin Biron will get the start in goal.
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| 11/5/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Stops 33 Shots in Shutout
News: Lundqvist won his sixth game of the season Friday night in a 3-0 shutout of New Jersey.
Analysis: He's one of the few true elite goalies in the league today and will continue to get the vast majority of starts for the Rangers. New York is playing good hockey right now -- three wins in the last four games -- and Lundvist's numbers are benefiting as a result.
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| 11/5/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Slated for Friday Start
News: Lundqvist will start Friday against New Jersey, according to The Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti.
Analysis: At 5-4-1, wins have been a little tough to come by for Lundqvist so far this season, and his 2.80 GAA is a little north of what you'd expect from him. However, considering the team in front of him is missing their top scorer in Marian Gaborik, not to mention Vinny Prospal and Chris Drury, King Henrik is actually holding down the fort pretty well. Keep him rolling and hope that the Rangers' offense can continue to provide him with enough goal support until their big guns return to the lineup.
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| 11/4/2010 |
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Lundqvist Stuggles in Rangers' Loss
News: Lundqvist stopped 17 of 21 shots in New York's 4-1 loss to Philadelphia on Thursday night.
Analysis: Lundqvist has been a roller coaster this season in net. He was injured in practice Wednesday, but he played the entire game Friday, so it doesn't look like we can use that as an excuse for his performance. It looks like it was just another off night for the goaltender.
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| 11/4/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Gets the Call for Thursday Start
News: Lundqvist (neck) is expected to start for the Rangers in a contest against the Flyers on Thursday, Andrew Gross of The Record reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist left Wednesday's practice after getting drilled by the puck on the right side of his neck, but starting Thursday would suggest that he avoided a serious injury. The King is picking up steam after a slow start to the season, and it appears that he can safely go back into your fantasy league's starting lineup.
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| 11/3/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Shaken Up During Wednesday Practice
News: Lundqvist left the ice after getting hit in the right side of the neck by a shot during Wednesday's practice, the Rangers' official site reports.
Analysis: It's unclear if he'll be able to play Thursday night against the Flyers, but Martin Biron will be at the ready if Lundqvist is unavailable.
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| 11/2/2010 |
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Lundqvist a Star in Rangers' Win
News: Lundqvist saved 33 of 35 shots in New York's 3-2 win over Chicago on Monday night.
Analysis: Lundqvist, who seemed to struggle a little at the beginning of the season, seems to have found his groove. Coming off the 25th shutout of his career, Lundqvist held the defending Stanley Cup champs to just two goals. He's won his last two starts and four of his last five games, giving up five goals in those four victories.
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| 11/2/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Gets Start Against Blackhawks Monday
News: Lundqvist will start Monday against Chicago, according to the Rangers' official website.
Analysis: King Henrik is coming off a 36-save shutout performance against the Maple Leafs on Saturday, and he's 3-0-2 lifetime against the Hawks with a sterling 1.76 GAA in five starts. He makes for a very good fantasy roll in this matchup.
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| 10/30/2010 |
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King Henrik Deals Shutout for Rangers
News: Lundqvist made 36 saves in Saturday's shutout win over the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: King Henrik had lots of help from shot-blocking teammates but he was also stellar all by himself. He is off to a slow start but we expect him to deliver as usual as the season progresses.
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| 10/30/2010 |
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Lundqvist to Start for Rangers Saturday
News: Lundqvist will start Saturday against Toronto, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist has only been so-so this season and you have a lot of goalies to choose from on Saturday night, but feel free to use him against the low-scoring Leafs if you need him.
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| 10/29/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Stops 34 Shots in 4-3 Loss to Canes Friday Night
News: Lundqvist stopped 34 of the 38 shots he faced in a 4-3 loss to Carolina on Friday night.
Analysis: He's off to a mediocre start this year as he now has a 3-3-1 record with a GAA over 3.00. The Rangers have been surprisingly good in the early going, but they'll need to rely heavily on Lundqvist in order to make a playoff push.
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| 10/29/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist to Start Friday Against Carolina
News: Lundqvist will start against the Hurricanes on Friday, the NY Post reports.
Analysis: With a 3-2-1 record, a GAA of 3.00 and SV% of .912, Lundqvist's numbers are not quite where fantasy owners are used to seeing them. However, it's early days yet and King Henrik has plenty of time to round into form.
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| 10/24/2010 |
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Lundqvist Stops 27 as Rangers Top Devils
News: Lundqvist made 27 saves in Sunday's 3-1 victory over New Jersey.
Analysis: Lundqvist started the season slowly, going 1-2-1 in his first four starts with a 3.75 GAA and .892 save percentage. In his last two, he is rounding into form by going 2-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .953 save percentage.
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| 10/24/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist: Expected to Start Sunday
News: Lundqvist is expected to be back in goal again Sunday against the Devils, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist was dominant in a win against the Bruins on Saturday, swatting away 35 of the 37 shots that came his way. Apparently head coach John Tortorella wants to go with the hot hand against a New Jersey team that is getting a lot of attention for sitting a healthy Ilya Kovalchuk on Saturday.
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| 10/24/2010 |
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Lundqvist Solid in Rangers' Win
News: Lundqvist stopped 35 of 37 shots Saturday night in New York's 3-2 win over Boston.
Analysis: Lundqvist was superb in goal for the Rangers. He's struggled as of late in his first few games, so it was nice to finally see him in vintage form. With the recent injuries to New York, he couldn't have stepped up at a better time.
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| 10/23/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist to Start Saturday
News: Lundqvist will get the tap on the pads Saturday when the Rangers travel to Boston, according to the team's Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: Normally we don't need to tell you when King Henrik is getting a start because he starts so often, but it's worth noting simply because backup Martin Biron started Thursday and was excellent in goal. Nevertheless, the Blueshirts will turn back to Lundqvist, who's scuffled a bit through four starts this season. A road test at Boston is a tough challenge.
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| 10/18/2010 |
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Lundqvist Gives Up Three in Rangers' Loss
News: Lundqvist stopped 31 of 34 shots in New York's 3-1 loss to Colorado on Monday night.
Analysis: Lundqvist was solid through the first two periods, giving up only one goal. However, in the third, he gave up two goals, 26 seconds apart. It's hard to only blame Lundqvist in this game, as the Rangers were 0 for 5 on the power play. Injuries to Marian Gaborik, Vinny Prospal and Chris Drury are big losses to the offense, as the three combined for 35 percent of New York's scoring last season. Even though he's struggled in the beginning of this year, history has taught us that King Henrik will eventually turn things around at some point this season.
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| 10/18/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist: Gets Monday Nod
News: Lundqvist will start Monday against Colorado, the Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist is struggling a bit right now, having gone winless in his last two contests. His peripheral stats (3.96 GAA, .886 SV%) are not nearly as good as we're used to seeing, and to make matters worse, the team is without three of its top scorers (Marian Gaborik, Vaclav Prospal and Chris Drury). Lundqvist is a risky start right now, but most fantasy owners will have little choice but to keep rolling him.
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| 10/15/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist Gives Up Four Goals in Loss to Leafs
News: Lundqvist gave up four goals on 38 shots in a loss to Toronto on Friday night.
Analysis: To make matters worse, the squad in front of him took a pair of big hits with the loss of Marian Gaborik (shoulder, 2-to-3 weeks) and Chris Drury (finger, six weeks) Friday night. Don't be surprised if Lundqvist is provided with minimal offensive support while the Blueshirts have to get by without two of their best scorers.
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| 10/11/2010 |
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Lundqvist Surrenders Five in Rangers Loss
News: Lundqvist allowed five goals on 31 shots in Monday's loss to the Islanders.
Analysis: The outing was a forgettable one for the King and he's allowed eight goals in his last two starts. The Islanders' last goal was an empty-netter. Look to see Lundqvist garner the lion's share of the starts for the Rangers but his win total might not be as great as others who play as much.
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| 10/9/2010 |
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Lundqvist Solid in Rangers' Win
News: Lundqvist stopped 33 of 36 shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over Buffalo.
Analysis: Lundqvist played another good game in goal for New York on Saturday. Aside from being the team's most popular player, Lundqvist is the backbone of the team. The King played a career-high 73 games last season. That total will surely be lower this season, to give him more rest. He's won at least 30 games every year he's played. So far, this season looks to be no different.
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| 10/9/2010 |
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Rangers' Lundqvist to Start Against Sabres on Saturday
News: Lundqvist will start against the Sabres on Saturday, according to the Rangers' official website.
Analysis: This will be Lundqvist's fifth consecutive season-opener for the Blueshirts, a testament to his accomplishments over that span; he's averaged 35 wins a season, along with a .918 save percentage and a 2.32 GAA over the past five years. He's a fantasy stud and should be in your lineup on a nightly basis.
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| 10/1/2010 |
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Lundqvist Leads Rangers in Win
News: Lundqvist stopped 28 of 32 shots in New York's 5-4 shootout victory over Ottawa on Friday night.
Analysis: This is the second consecutive game Lundqvist played the full 60 minutes. King Henrik is great in shootouts, which he showed by only giving up one goal on three shots. When it comes to playing goalie, he's as good as it gets.
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| 9/29/2010 |
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Lundqvist Continues to be King of the Rangers
News: Lundqvist stopped 35-of-36 shots in New York's 5-1 win over Detroit Wednesday night.
Analysis: Lundqvist played all three periods Wednesday night. He's one of the best goaltenders in the NHL, as well as in fantasy, and there's no reason this season should be any different.
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| 9/25/2010 |
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Full Game on Tap for Rangers' Lundqvist
News: Lundqvist will play all three periods of Saturday's exhibition game, the Bergen Record's Andrew Gross reports.
Analysis: Lundqvist missed some practice time last week for precautionary reasons, but as expected, it wasn't anything serious.
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| 9/17/2010 |
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Lundqvist Held out of Rangers Practice
News: Lundqvist will not participate in Friday's practice for "precautionary" reasons, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: He may sit out Saturday as well, but we haven't seen any indications that Lundqvist is facing any type of serious injury issue.
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| 4/11/2010 |
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Lundqvist 'terrific' in crushing loss
News: Danny Briere and Claude Giroux scored in a shootout, spoiling a brilliant performance from Henrik Lundqvist, as the Flyers edged New York for the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs during a 2-1 win Sunday. Lundqvist was stellar in goal, stopping 46 shots from every angle. The Flyers outshot the Rangers by almost a 2-1 margin, but could never slip the puck past the goalie coach John Tortorella expected to carry them into the postseason. "If it wasn't for that goaltender, I think we would have won this game pretty handily," opposing goalie Brian Boucher said. Lundqvist made the 1-0 lead stand until early in the third. Briere's shot from the circle bounced off the goalie and Jeff Carter poked the rebound to Matt Carle for his sixth goal of the season and a 1-1 score. "Terrific, just terrific," coach John Tortorella said of Lundqvist.
Analysis: Lundqvist didn't have the words after Sunday's crushing loss, other than saying, "it's really hard." As good as Lundqvist was, he came up a couple stops short in the shootout. But like many times in 2009-10, he just didn't get enough offensive support. Lundqvist finished the season with a 35-27-10 record. He had a 2.38 GAA and .921 save percentage. He had some rough patches like every season, but Lundqvist continues to show why he is one of the best netminders in the NHL. He will remain a No. 1 Fantasy goalie heading into 2010-11. The Rangers TG should also have high-end appeal.
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| 4/7/2010 |
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Lundqvist keeps Rangers' hopes alive
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist turned away 26 shots on Wednesday, leading New York to a 5-1 rout of the Maple Leafs. Lundqvist is 6-1-1 in his last eight starts.
Analysis: Lundqvist has allowed only five goals over his last four starts, posting a 3-1-0 record in that stretch. He remains a high-end Fantasy option. The Rangers TG is more of a No. 2 option.
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| 4/6/2010 |
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Lundqvist falters at crucial time
News: The Sabres chased Rangers starter Henrik Lundqvist, and delivered a blow to the Blueshirts' playoff hopes in the final week of the season, during a 5-2 win against New York on Tuesday. The game was tied at 2 after one period, but coach John Tortorella didn't give Lundqvist a big leash in the second period. Jochen Hecht, set up by Jason Pominville's cross-ice pass, scored from the right circle at the 5:17 mark to chase Lundqvist, who allowed three goals on 16 shots. Four minutes later, Toni Lydman put Buffalo ahead 4-2 by beating backup Alex Auld with a 35-footer to convert Drew Stafford's drop pass on an odd-man rush. Auld allowed two goals on 14 shots.
Analysis: Tuesday was an unlikely letdown by Lundqvist, who entered the game allowing 10 goals in his past six, including two shutout victories. Lundqvist was beaten by shots from the right side on all three goals he allowed, including Derek Roy's one-timer from a bad angle that sneaked in inside the near post. Perhaps he was getting fatigued and that is why Torts decided to pull him early. Lundqvist is likely to jump back in net shortly, so Fantasy owners shouldn't worry too much. Lundqvist remains a high-end Fantasy option. The Rangers TG is more of a No. 2 option.
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| 4/3/2010 |
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Lundqvist has easy night in win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist won for the fifth time in his last six starts Saturday as New York defeated the Panthers 4-1. Lundqvist made only 19 saves.
Analysis: Lundqvist is trying his best to help the Rangers make the playoffs, and they are currently tied for the eighth and final spot in the East. Lundqvist is having his usual solid season and, along with the Rangers TG, remains a must-start Fantasy option.
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| 4/2/2010 |
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Lundqvist shuts out the Lightning
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 30 saves against the Lightning on Friday, leading New York to a 5-0 triumph. It was his second shutout in his last five starts.
Analysis: Lundqvist has allowed only nine goals in his last five starts, posting a 4-0-1 record. He is red-hot, and playing like a No. 1 Fantasy netminder. The Rangers TG goes as Lundqvist does.
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| 3/30/2010 |
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Lundqvist putting up late surge
News: Henrik Lundqvist posted 25 saves for the Rangers during a 4-3 comeback win against the Islanders on Monday. Lundqvist had trouble stopping the puck in the first period as New York scored twice on nine shots. He then buckled down in the second as the Rangers scored three times. The Islanders took a 13 shots in the third period, but Lundqvist allowed only one goal after the Rangers built a two-goal lead. Lundqvist won for the third time in four starts.
Analysis: The Rangers are making one last push for a playoff spot and that is certainly going to help Lundqvist in the final weeks. He might finally look like a reliable No. 1 Fantasy netminder. The Rangers TG goes as Lundqvist does.
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| 3/27/2010 |
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Lundqvist falls in overtime
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 29 of 32 shots Saturday but fell in overtime to the Maple Leafs.
Analysis: Lundqvist's 2.43 GAA is exactly the same number he finished last year with, but he's only on 30 wins, which is eight fewer than last season. Because of that, he's considered to be having a disappointing Fantasy campaign, but is obviously hasn't all been his fault. Continue to roll with the Swede in all Fantasy formats as a No. 1 option. The Rangers TG goes as Lundqvist does.
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| 3/25/2010 |
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Lundqvist wins on B2B nights
News: Erik Christensen scored on the first attempt of the shootout, and Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made it stand up with saves against Zach Parise, Patrik Elias and Travis Zajac during a 4-3 win against the Devils on Thursday. Lundqvist battled back from three one-goal deficits, including two in the third period, to force overtime. He finished with 35 saves as he won for the second time in as many nights.
Analysis: The Rangers are going to need a strong push down the stretch to make the playoffs, and they will lean heavily on Lundqvist. It's not like New York hasn't done that all season. But his teammates have betrayed Lundqvist on most nights with spotty offense. Lundqvist remains a viable Fantasy start because he is in net on most nights and posts a respectable save percentage and GAA. The Rangers TG is a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 option.
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| 3/24/2010 |
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Lundqvist stones the Islanders
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist turned away 27 shots Wednesday during a 5-0 victory over the Islanders. It was his third shutout of the season.
Analysis: Lundqvist won for the first time in four starts. However, he's allowed only eight goals in those four starts, and 11 in his last six appearances. He is playing very well, and remains a viable Fantasy option in most formats despite a lack of offensive support. Consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy goalie because the Rangers aren't always winning. The Rangers TG is a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 option.
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| 3/21/2010 |
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Rangers' offense betrays Lundqvist, again
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 29 saves during a 2-1 loss to the Bruins on Sunday. Miroslav Satan scored just 23 seconds after Boston's Daniel Paille failed on a penalty shot that deflected off Lundqvist's glove for a 1-0 lead. Dennis Wideman made it 2-0 with 9:40 to go in the game on a backhander from the left circle, his fourth goal of the season and first since Jan. 9, also against New York. Then the Rangers, who generated few solid scoring chances, cut it to 2-1 with 3:04 remaining on a goal by Michael Del Zotto. They pulled Lundqvist and swarmed around Tuukka Rask in an effort to tie the game. But they fell short. "It's been an effort the past few weeks to try to stay positive," Lundqvist said.
Analysis: Lundqvist has now lost three straight games. In two of those losses he has allowed just two goals, but the Rangers' scoring woes continue to hurt the Swedish netminder. Lundqvist still remains a viable Fantasy option in most formats because he plays every game. However, he has dropped to being more of a low-end No. 1 Fantasy goalie because the Rangers aren't always winning. The Rangers TG is a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 option.
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| 3/18/2010 |
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Lundqvist shaky in loss to Blues
News: Paul Kariya scored his 400th NHL goal to snap a third-period tie and the St. Louis Blues took advantage of uncharacteristically shaky Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and beat New York 4-3 on Thursday. Boyes staked the Blues to a 1-0 lead 1:10 in. St. Louis won a faceoff in the Rangers end and dug out the puck in the corner. It came to Boyes in the left circle and he zipped a shot over Lundqvist's glove for his 13th goal. That was an early clue that Lundqvist lacked sharpness. About eight minutes into the first, T.J. Oshie rang a shot off the post behind him during 4-on-4 action. Lundqvist also seemed to miss catching a rising shot that sailed wide in the second. His best moments came during a Rangers power play in the first when he faced two breakaways. B.J. Crombeen was denied before he tripped over Lundqvist's pad and crashed awkwardly into the boards. Moments later, David Backes outraced defenseman Michal Rozsival for a loose puck. His backhander was kept out by the left post.
Analysis: Lundqvist fought the puck all night. Despite putting only 10 pucks on net, St. Louis carried a 3-2 lead into the third. Just 1:13 after Wade Redden got the Rangers even at 3, Kariya took a feed in front from T.J. Oshie and scored his milestone goal. It sent Lundqvist to a second straight loss. Lundqvist allowed more than two goals for the first time in four starts. He has had some bad starts lately, but he has been good for the most part. He has dropped to being more of a low-end No. 1 Fantasy goalie because the Rangers aren't always winning. The Rangers TG is a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 option.
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| 3/16/2010 |
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Tough loss for Henrik Lundqvist
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 32 saves against the Canadiens on Tuesday but it wasn't enough, as New York fell 3-1. The Habs added an empty-netter at 19:24 of the third period.
Analysis: Lundqvist has won only two of his last six decisions, but had had some tough luck. He's 2-2-2 in that span, four games allowing two or fewer goals. Lundqvist remains a decent Fantasy start in most formats. The Rangers TG is a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 option.
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| 3/14/2010 |
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Lundqvist on two-game win streak
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist needed to make only 17 saves during a 3-1 win against the Flyers on Sunday. Lundqvist and the Rangers trailed 1-0 after the first period as Danny Briere opened the scoring at 4:13 on a power play. Lundqvist then made 11 saves over the final two scoreless periods as New York rallied for the win. It was his second straight victory.
Analysis: Lundqvist has allowed only three goals during his latest win streak. His play in net has been solid for the most part in 2009-10, but the wins have been scarce at times because the Rangers' offense has been erratic. Still, Lundqvist is a decent Fantasy start in most formats. The Rangers TG is a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 option.
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| 3/12/2010 |
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Lundqvist wins 'do or die' game
News: Henrik Lundqvist called it "do or die" hockey between two struggling teams in danger of losing all hope in the Eastern Conference playoff chase. Vaclav Prospal and Marian Gaborik gave New York the lead with goals 41 seconds apart in the first period and the Rangers beat Atlanta 5-2 on Friday night for the Thrashers' fifth straight loss. Lundqvist made 29 saves to help the Rangers end a four-game losing streak. The goalie said the Rangers must use the win to establish momentum for a playoff push. "It's still do or die for us," Lundqvist said. "We're still in a really tough position. I hope we can compete." The Rangers scored two power-play goals while taking a 3-0 lead in the first period. "Our power play stepped up," said Lundqvist, who bounced back after being pulled in the second period of a 6-3 loss at New Jersey on Wednesday night.
Analysis: Lundqvist picked up his first win in four appearances. He had some ugly outings in that stretch, but Lundqvist has allowed more than two goals only three times in his last 11 appearances. The Rangers aren't struggling because of Lundqvist. It's more because of their inconsistent offense. Lundqvist has lost a little Fantasy appeal since the wins have been tough to come by, but he is still a decent Fantasy start in most formats. The Rangers TG is a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 option.
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| 3/10/2010 |
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Lundqvist yanked in second period
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist was pulled during the second period of Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Devils after giving up five goals. He stopped just 12 of 17 shots in 35 minutes of ice time.
Analysis: Lundqvist hasn't won in his last three starts, allowing 12 shots to get past him in that stretch. But at 26-23-8 on the season, he has high-end Fantasy potential despite a down year. The Rangers TG has the same Fantasy value.
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| 3/8/2010 |
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Lundqvist falls to Sabres in OT
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 30 saves Sunday in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Sabres.
Analysis: Lundqvist has only allowed more than two goals twice in his last nine starts, so he's clearly playing some nice hockey at the moment. Unfortunately, he only has two wins over that span, which isn't helping his Fantasy owners any. Continue to start King Henrik in all Fantasy formats, as well as the Rangers TG.
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| 3/5/2010 |
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Lundqvist loses despite 50 saves
News: Fifty saves weren't enough by Henrik Lundqvist for a Rangers win Thursday, as they fell to the Penguins in overtime 5-4. Despite stopping a career-high shots, Lundqvist couldn't get past the ones that got past him. "It felt good," he said of his new career-best, "but I don't feel good letting in five goals." Lundqvist had won three straight games.
Analysis: Lundqvist dropped to 26-23-6 on the season. He has high-end Fantasy potential despite a down year. The Rangers TG has the same Fantasy value as Lundqvist.
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| 3/2/2010 |
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Lundqvist wins third straight
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist had an easy go of it on Tuesday night in Ottawa. Playing in his first game since the Olympic break, Lundqvist easily earned the 4-1 victory. After Ottawa scored the game's first goal in the first period, the Rangers scored four times in the second and Lundqvist cruised from there. He made 24 stops on 25 attempts by the Senators.
Analysis: Lundqvist improves to 26-22-6 on the year as he won his third straight start dating back to before the Olympic break. Lundqvist is back on track after a few weeks of ugly outings. Now, if New York can provide some offense down the stretch, then Lundqvist will be a great Fantasy play. He still has high-end Fantasy potential despite a down season. The Rangers TG has the same Fantasy value as Lundqvist.
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| 2/14/2010 |
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Lundqvist wins tuneup before break
News: Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist made 27 saves during a 5-2 win on Sunday against the Lightning in his final tuneup before heading to Vancouver to represent Sweden. Lundqvist fell into an early deficit as Tampa Bay scored twice on seven shots in the first period. However, he made 22 saves over the final two periods as New York scored five unanswered goals.
Analysis: Lundqvist heads into the Olympic break a winner in three of four. He has also allowed two or fewer goals in four straight appearances. Lundqvist is back on track after a few weeks of ugly outings. Now, if New York can provide some offense down the stretch, then Lundqvist will be made. He still has high-end Fantasy potential despite a down season. The Rangers TG has the same Fantasy value as Lundqvist.
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| 2/12/2010 |
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Lundqvist pulls out overtime win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 25 saves during a 3-2 overtime win against the Penguins on Friday. Lundqvist rallied from a 1-0 deficit to take a 2-1 lead heading into the third. He allowed the tying score to Sidney Crosby on a power play at 3:53 before Olli Jokinen won the game 1:02 into overtime.
Analysis: Lundqvist has two wins in his last three starts and hasn't allowed more than two goals in any of those outings. He seems to be getting back on track after having some ugly outings. Now, he just needs New York to maintain some offense. He has dropped to being a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie thanks to all the losses, but we know Lundqvist can be a must-start option. The Rangers TG goes as Lundqvist does.
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| 2/10/2010 |
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Rookie's mistake costs Lundqvist
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 34 saves during a 2-1 loss to the Predators on Wednesday. He never held a lead and lost thanks to an extended power play in the second period. Rangers defenseman Michal Rozsival's clearing attempt was knocked down by teammate Ryan Callahan, and the puck came to Colin Wilson, who snapped in a shot from the bottom of the right circle at 16:10 for his second goal in his 12th NHL game -- all this season. The goal came as a direct result of 19-year-old rookie defenseman Michael Del Zotto, who compounded a hooking call against him by complaining to the referee. The lack of discipline earned him an extra two minutes for unsportsmanlike conduct, and Nashville took advantage after the Rangers had done a solid job in killing all but 24 seconds of the four-minute power play.
Analysis: Wednesday's loss just epitomizes the struggles Lundqvist has endured in 2009-10. He was pretty solid in net, but one mistake by his teammates and lack of offense have hurt the Olympic goalie and have turned him into a .500 player. Lundqvist has regulation losses in seven of his last eight outings. He has dropped to being a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie thanks to all the losses. The Rangers TG goes as Lundqvist does.
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| 2/6/2010 |
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Lundqvist ends six-game losing skid
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 41 saves Saturday as he ended a six-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Devils.
Analysis: Lundqvist finally looked like himself on Saturday, allowing fewer than two goals for the first time since Jan. 14. Some Fantasy owners have to be wondering if Lundqvist is running out of gas after starting a ridiculous amount of games, but maybe this outing will give them some hope. While Lundqvist has certainly dropped down the Fantasy rankings a bit, he remains worth using in the majority of formats. The Rangers TG goes as Lundqvist does.
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| 2/4/2010 |
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Lundqvist lets down his teammates
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 26 saves during a 6-5 loss to the Capitals on Thursday. Lundqvist managed to keep the high-scoring Capitals at bay and built a 5-3 lead before Alex Ovechkin cut the lead to one with 9 seconds left in the second period. Tom Poti then scored a power-play goal 59 seconds into the third and Nicklas Backstrom won the game with a power-play score at 5:34. Lundqvist allowed three goals on the power play.
Analysis: Lundqvist has lost six straight starts and the Rangers just can't seem to buy a win. They finally snap out of their scoring funk, but Lundqvist then has one of his worst nights in net. His play is starting to tail off after standing on his head for most of January. Lundqvist remains a high-end Fantasy option because he starts most nights, but the absence of wins is worrisome. The Rangers TG goes as Lundqvist does.
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| 2/3/2010 |
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Lundqvist takes loss on Tuesday
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist was back in net after a flu absence on Tuesday against the Kings. The Rangers could do almost nothing against opposing goalie Jonathan Quick and the Kings iced the game with a late goal to win 2-1. Lundqvist allowed both goals to score and stopped 19 shots in the game.
Analysis: Lundqvist was solid for the most part on Tuesday but still lost for the fifth straight game as his record is now 22-20-6. He’s been ice cold and is really struggling right now for the Rangers. He’s back from his flu absence but the results are largely the same. Consider Lundqvist a low-end start in Fantasy. The Rangers TG are a No. 2 Fantasy option.
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| 1/31/2010 |
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Lundqvist on bench vs. Avs
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist missed a second straight start on Sunday against the Avalanche because of the stomach flu. However, he was good enough to dress as the team's backup netminder.
Analysis: It's not surprising the Rangers didn't feel like pushing Lundqvist into action because it's not like Chad Johnson was awful during a 3-2 loss to the Coyotes on Saturday. However, we don't expect Lundqvist to be out much longer. If that happens, then New York would recall someone from the minors. Consider Lundqvist a low-end start for Week 18 (Feb. 1-7).
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| 1/31/2010 |
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Lundqvist dealing with stomach flu
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist sat out Saturday's loss to the Coyotes with the stomach flu, and Newsday reports that he might not play in Sunday's game at Colorado.
Analysis: Hopefully King Henrik gets over this illness soon, although the Rangers have lost five straight games and their schedule for Fantasy Week 18 (Feb. 1-7) isn't particularly favorable (L.A., Washington and New Jersey). He looks like a candidate to bench in most leagues for the scoring period. The Rangers TG has slipped to a No. 2 option for now.
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| 1/27/2010 |
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Lundqvist sent to fourth straight loss
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 19 saves during a 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Wednesday. Patrick Dwyer and Eric Staal beat Lundqvist with consecutive shots 25 seconds apart in the first period for all the scoring Carolina would need. Lundqvist lost a fourth straight start.
Analysis: Before we just blamed Lundqvist's losing streak on New York not scoring. While the Rangers are still struggling offensively, now Lundqvist is also having his issues. He has allowed 12 goals in his last three appearances. New York isn't about to pull the plug on its Olympic goalie since it has no reliable backup. But Fantasy owners can definitely get upset since Lundqvist isn't performing up to his potential as a No. 1 Fantasy netminder. The Rangers TG goes as Lundqvist does.
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| 1/25/2010 |
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Lundqvist handed another defeat
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 24 saves during a 4-2 loss to the Penguins on Monday. Lundqvist held a 2-1 lead before Evgeni Malkin tied the game on a power play 9:46 into the third just 31 seconds after New York took the lead. Chris Conner then scored his second goal a minute later and Pascal Dupuis iced it with an empty netter. Lundqvist lost a third straight start.
Analysis: Lundqvist has allowed seven goals in his last two outings after going 10 appearances with not allowing more than two goals during a start. Lundqvist has been on his game more than off of it in 2009-10. However, he has been betrayed big time by the Rangers' inconsistent offense. Lundqvist is still doing enough to remain a high-end Fantasy flier, but he definitely could be providing a lot more help. The Rangers TG goes as Lundqvist does.
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| 1/23/2010 |
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Lundqvist yanked in shutout loss
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist was pulled in Saturday's 6-0 loss to Montreal after allowing four goals on 15 shots in 26:17. He was replaced by rookie Matt Zaba.
Analysis: Lundqvist hadn't allowed more than two goals in a game since Dec. 30 before this debacle on Saturday evening, so that tells you exactly how well King Henrik has been playing recently. Despite this hiccup, he continues to be a must-start Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 1/21/2010 |
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Lundqvist suffers another close loss
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 24 saves during a 2-0 loss to the Flyers on Thursday. James van Riemsdyk gave the Flyers a 1-0 lead with a breakaway goal late in the first period. Lundqvist stopped van Riemsdyk's first shot, but he scored on a backhander off the rebound. Mike Richards scored a power-play goal with 3 seconds left in the second period to make it 2-0. His slap shot from just inside the left faceoff circle went through a screen, hit defenseman Marc Staal's skate and trickled in. Lundqvist lost for the first time in three starts.
Analysis: Count'em -- Lundqvist has allowed two or fewer goals in 10 straight outings. In fact, he hasn't allowed more than three goals since his final start of November. Lundqvist is also starting to win more despite the Rangers' offensive woes. He continues to be a must-start Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 1/19/2010 |
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Lundqvist cruises to easy win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 21 of 23 shots against the Lightning on Tuesday in an 8-2 win as his teammates did most of the work. It was an easy night for Lundqvist as he was winning 5-2 by the end of the 2nd period and cruised to victory.
Analysis: The Swede is 5-1-2 thus far in January and 22-15-6 overall this season for the Rangers. It is clear he's a No. 1 Fantasy option. Continue to start Lundqvist and the Rangers TG in most Fantasy formats. New York is still in the playoff hunt.
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| 1/17/2010 |
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Lundqvist gets support in comeback win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 18 saves during a 6-2 win against the Canadiens on Sunday. Lundqvist fell behind 2-0 after one period before blanking Montreal over the final two periods. He stopped 12 shots in that span. Lundqvist won for the first time in three starts.
Analysis: Lundqvist has been betrayed lately by a lack of goal scoring from his teammates, so it was nice to see them open it up against Montreal. Lundqvist hasn't allowed more than two goals in seven January outings. Continue to start Lundqvist and the Rangers TG in most Fantasy formats. New York is still in the playoff hunt.
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| 1/14/2010 |
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Lundqvist again a tough-luck loser
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 32 shots but was the hard-luck loser for the second successive game during a 2-0 loss to the Senators on Thursday. He made 45 saves against the Devils on Tuesday and came out on the short end after Patrik Elias scored the only goal in the shootout. Lundqvist hadn't allowed a goal in a career-best 127 minutes, 30 seconds -- dating to the Rangers' 3-1 victory at Boston on Saturday. Chris Campoli broke up the scoreless game on Thursday with 1:14 remaining. Former Rangers forward Alexei Kovalev sent a cross-zone pass down to Campoli, who squeezed a wrist shot from the bottom edge of the left circle inside the left post for the winning goal.
Analysis: As good as Lundqvist has been in net, the Rangers have been equally bad on offense. The shutout streak surrounding the Rangers is the one plaguing their offense. New York has gone 144:23 since its last goal on Saturday. This blanking cost the team its seven-game point streak (4-0-3). Lundqvist hasn't allowed more than two goals in seven starts, so he is getting the job done. Now, he just needs the support of his teammates. Continue to start Lundqvist and the Rangers TG in most Fantasy formats. New York is still in the playoff hunt.
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| 1/12/2010 |
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Lundqvist loses despite 45 stops
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 45 shots he faced in regulation and overtime on Tuesday against New Jersey. Unfortunately, his opponent, Martin Brodeur, also stopped every shot that came his way. For Brodeur, that included in the shootout as well. Lundqvist allowed Patrik Elias to score on the final attempt of the shootout for the 1-0 loss.
Analysis: Lundqvist had won three straight starts before this loss and we can hardly consider Tuesday's effort a poor one. It was probably his best effort yet in January, despite the loss. Lundqvist has been playing great hockey since the beginning of December. He's not showing any signs of getting run down yet from playing so many games, so continue to start him in all Fantasy formats. The Rangers TG is also an elite option.
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| 1/9/2010 |
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Lundqvist wins third in a row
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist won a third straight start Saturday as New York defeated the Bruins 3-1. Lundqvist made 29 saves.
Analysis: Lundqvist has been playing great hockey since the beginning of December. He's not showing any signs of getting run down yet from playing so many games, so continue to start him in all Fantasy formats. The Rangers TG is also an elite option.
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| 1/7/2010 |
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Lundqvist wins third start in four
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundvqvist made 25 saves Wednesday as New York defeated Dallas 5-2 for his third win in the last four starts.
Analysis: Lundqvist was stellar in December with a 1.92 GAA, and he's off to a good start in 2010. Hopefully he doesn't get exhausted from all these consecutive games he's playing, but you should be secure in starting Lundqvist and the Rangers TG as No. 1 option for the time being.
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| 1/4/2010 |
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Lundqvist holds on for win Monday
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 26 saves during a 3-2 win against the Bruins on Monday. Lundqvist had a shutout and two-goal lead before Matt Hunwick had a short-handed score 14:33 into the third. Boston tied it a little more than a minute later as Blake Wheeler beat Lundqvist with a slap shot. He picked up the win as Christopher Higgins scored the winner with 1:29 left. Lundqvist has two wins in his last three outings.
Analysis: Lundqvist has allowed two goals or fewer in 12 of 15 games and shows no signs of tiring despite 16 straight starts. He just could use a little reliable offensive effort from the Rangers. Even with the Olympics looming, Lundqvist is going to start on most nights for New York since they don't have a reliable backup. Lundqvist remains a must-start Fantasy option. The Rangers TG is more of a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 option until the Rangers win on a more consistent basis.
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| 1/2/2010 |
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Lundqvist falls in OT to Canes
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made just 17 saves Saturday in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Hurricanes. Lundqvist injured his neck after making a save late in regulation, but stayed in the game.
Analysis: Lundqvist has now made 15 straight starts for the Rangers and isn't showing any signs of wearing down just yet. Continue to roll with him in all Fantasy formats unless we hear something negative about this neck issue over the next 48 hours. The Rangers TG is also a No. 1 option while Lundqvist is getting all the starts.
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| 12/31/2009 |
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Lundqvist has relatively easy night
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist faced only 18 shots on Tuesday in a 2-1 win over the Hurricanes. He saves all but one of the shots he faced, with Joni Pitkanen scoring the lone goal against him. His record improved to 17-14-4 on the season with the win.
Analysis: Lundqvist failed to pick up a win in his past two starts, allowing three goals in each of his past two games. Despite some inconsistent play, Lundqvist does start nearly every night and wins more often that not. He is a solid Fantasy contributor and should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy option. The Rangers TG is more of a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 option until the Rangers win on a more consistent basis.
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| 12/30/2009 |
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Lundqvist pulled in 300th game
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist lasted only one period during Wednesday's 6-0 loss to the Flyers. Former Rangers forward Blair Betts scored 54 seconds into his return to Madison Square Garden, and Danny Briere and Claude Giroux took advantage of New York turnovers to push the Flyers' lead to 3-0 in the first period. That was enough to end the night for Lundqvist, who remained on the bench after the first intermission of his 300th NHL game. Lundqvist, who made his 13th straight start, sported a baseball cap and a dejected look as he watched warmups, shaking his head in the process. Chad Johnson was thrown into his NHL debut and was victimized on the first shot he faced. Simon Gagne stole the puck from Brandon Dubinsky along the right-wing boards, skated in alone and beat Johnson just 23 seconds into the middle period. Johnson settled down during the frame, and made a nice stop at the left post against Gagne, but he couldn't the Flyers at bay. Lundqvist finished with eight saves and Johnson had 17.
Analysis: Surely, Lundqvist didn't want to commemorate his 300th NHL game with a loss and then spend most of it pouting on the bench. He is winless in his last two outings after reeling off four straight victories. Perhaps Wednesday will act as a wake-up call and get Lundqvist back on track. Despite the Rangers' inconsistent play, Lundqvist remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie because he plays pretty much every night. The Rangers TG is more of a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 option until the Rangers win on a more consistent basis.
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| 12/26/2009 |
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Lundqvist's win streak ends at four
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist saw his four-game win streak come to an end Saturday when he fell 3-2 in overtime to the Islanders. Lundqvist made 19 saves.
Analysis: Lundqvist is playing great hockey lately, especially when you consider he's starting pretty much every game. Continue to roll with him in all formats. The Rangers TG is also a solid starting option for the time being.
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| 12/23/2009 |
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Lundqvist red hot for Rangers
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist is pretty hot at the moment. The Rangers netminder defeated the Panthers on Wednesday, 4-1, as he stopped 33 of the 34 shots the Panthers sent his way. The lone goal he allowed in the game came early in the 1st period by Victor Oreskovich. He did not allow another tally the rest of the way.
Analysis: Lundqvist has allowed just five goals in his last four starts and unsurprisingly they've all been wins. His record is 16-13-3 on the season and he can be used in the majority of Fantasy formats, especially while he's this hot. The Rangers TG is also a solid unit for any league.
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| 12/21/2009 |
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Lundqvist makes 32 stops in win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 32 of 33 shots he faced on Monday against the Carolina Hurricanes as the goalie earned the victory, 3-1. Lundqvist gave up just a 2nd-period goal to Sergei Samsonov before tightening up and shutting the Hurricanes down the rest of the way.
Analysis: Lundqvist has now won three straight starts for the Rangers and has allowed a total of four goals over that span of three games. Lundqvist continues to be worth starting in most Fantasy formats and the Rangers TG is also a solid unit for any league.
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| 12/19/2009 |
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Lundqvist holds his own vs. Flyers
News: Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist stopped 35 shots, leading the New York Rangers to a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday afternoon. It was his first win in six games.
Analysis: Lundqvist had allowed four goals in his previous two games and still remains a very quality goaltender in most Fantasy formats. He came into the game with a 2.55 GAA and a 13-13-3 record. He has three wins in his last 10 games, but that has been more a result of poor offensive support than anything else. He allowed under three goals in seven of those games. Continue to start him under most circumstances.
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| 12/17/2009 |
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Lundqvist, Rangers stop losing skid
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 35 shots and made coach John Tortorella's decision to bench a pair of veteran players look smart as the New York Rangers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday. If not for Lundqvist's 14 stops in the first period and shaky goaltending from the Islanders' Dwayne Roloson, the Rangers might have missed out on a split of the home-and-home series that started Wednesday. The only blemishes for Lundqvist were defenseman Andrew MacDonald's first NHL goal 9:31 into the second and a goal by Frans Nielsen with 4:46 left. Lundqvist was nearly beaten for an embarrassing tally when he raced from his net to the left-wing boards to try to beat Nate Thompson to a loose puck. Lundqvist fell down, leaving the net totally exposed, yet Thompson's unimpeded shot went way wide right.
Analysis: Finally! The Rangers gave Lundqvist some offensive support and he picked up his first win in six outings. Tortorella really ripped into his players after losing 2-1 on Wednesday and it seems they responded. Now, they just can't forget how to win. Lundqvist has allowed two or fewer goals in all but one of seven December outings. Lundqvist still projects as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie because he starts every night and makes a ton of saves, which is two areas still valuable in Fantasy. The Rangers TG might be slipping down to a No. 2 option without the wins, but that could change if the Rangers get hot.
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| 12/16/2009 |
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Lundqvist suffers another tough loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 26 saves for the Rangers, who have dropped five straight and are 1-6-2 in their past nine -- scoring only 15 goals in that span, during a 2-1 loss to the Islanders on Wednesday. Lundqvist never led in the game and his only offensive support came with 55 seconds left in the third.
Analysis: It has been a tough stretch of games for Lundqvist over the last several weeks. He has played pretty well in net and has kept New York in games, but the Rangers offense is struggling big time. Lundqvist still projects as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie because he starts every night and makes a ton of saves, which is two areas still valuable in Fantasy. We just wish the wins would show up. The Rangers TG might be slipping down to a No. 2 option without the wins, but Lundqvist is still good as a No. 1 netminder.
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| 12/14/2009 |
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Lundqvist suffers first shootout loss
News: Ilya Kovalchuk and Slava Kozlov scored on the Thrashers' only shots in the shootout against Henrik Lundqvist, as Atlanta edged out the Rangers, 3-2 on Monday. Lundqvist rallied from a pair of one-goal deficits while making 25 saves. Atlanta threatened to take the lead again when it had a 5-on-3 power play with less than six minutes remaining in regulation that lasted for 1:26. But Lundqvist stood his ground, drawing chants of "Hen-rik" from the crowd. Christopher Higgins had a breakaway for New York just after the teams returned to full strength, but Johan Hedberg turned his backhander aside. Lundqvist then fell to 2-1 in shootouts.
Analysis: The wins haven't been there for Lundqvist as of late. He has only one victory in his last seven games. He hasn't allowed more than three goals in five December outings, but the Rangers aren't scoring. Good thing for Lundqvist is that the Rangers don't really have a sufficient backup goalie, so he will remain their top netminder with little competition. Continue to treat Lundqvist as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG also has high-end appeal until further notice.
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| 12/12/2009 |
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Lundqvist without a win in three
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist failed to win for a third straight start Saturday as he made 29 saves in a 3-2 loss to the Sabres.
Analysis: Lundqvist isn't playing badly lately, but his teammates are just not helping him out with enough offensive support. King Henrik is starting to slip down the Fantasy rankings a bit because of the absence of wins, but Lundqvist is still worth using as a No. 1 netminder. The Rangers TG also has high-end appeal until further notice.
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| 12/9/2009 |
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Lundqvist suffers another close loss
News: Dustin Byfuglien skated down the left side past defenseman Matt Gilroy and beat Henrik Lundqvist with 1:17 left in overtime, giving the Chicago Blackhawks a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers on Wednesday. Lundqvist held a 1-0 lead until Jonathan Toews scored on the power play 14:05 into the third. He made 39 saves in the overtime defeat.
Analysis: Lundqvist stood on his head for most of Wednesday night's game. Unfortunately, the Rangers offense continues to sputter and aren't giving their netminders enough support. Lundqvist has only one win in his last three starts despite giving up just five goals in that span. He is starting to slip down the Fantasy rankings a bit because of the absence of wins, but Lundqvist is still worth using as a No. 1 netminder. The Rangers TG also has high-end appeal.
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| 12/7/2009 |
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Lundqvist solid, but loses to Wings
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 28 of 30 shots in a 3-1 loss to the Red Wings on Sunday.
Analysis: Lundqvist has now lost three of his last four starts, but is certainly stopping more shots lately. Hopefully his teammates can start helping pick up some wins again here in December, but until that happens, King Henrik should be considered just a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option, along with the Rangers TG.
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| 12/5/2009 |
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Lundqvist stops 36 shots in win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 36 saves in a 2-1 win over the Sabres on Saturday night.
Analysis: Lundqvist looked more like himself on Saturday after allowing four goals in three of his previous four starts, but he's still got some work to do before getting his elite No. 1 Fantasy goalie status back. He's still worth using in most formats as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option for now, along with the Rangers TG.
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| 11/30/2009 |
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Lundqvist yields four goals again
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 28 saves during a 5-2 loss to the Penguins on Monday. The game was scoreless after one period and tied at 2 after two. Then, Pittsburgh pulled away with three goals in the third, including an empty-netter from Mike Rupp that gave him a hat trick. It was a second straight loss for Lundqvist, who also gave up four goals on Friday against the Lightning.
Analysis: Lundqvist has allowed three or more goals in five of his last six outings and four or more in three of his last four. The Rangers have hit a real rough patch after a great start to the season. Lundqvist's numbers look more like a No. 2 Fantasy option, but since we know he is going to bounce back, he remains a viable Fantasy start. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
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| 11/27/2009 |
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Lundqvist pulled in loss
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist gave up four goals on 22 shots before giving way to backup Steve Valiquette with seven minutes left in the second period during a 5-1 loss to the Lightning on Friday. Lundqvist gave up a pair of power-play scores before Valiquette took over. Valiquette made eight saves in relief.
Analysis: Lundqvist had won his previous two starts, but he has allowed three or more goals in six of his last eight outings. The Rangers have definitely come unraveled in November after a solid October and it shows in Lundqvist's numbers. Lundqvist is still worth using as a No. 1 Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG, since he can have a big game on any night. He also starts most games for New York.
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| 11/25/2009 |
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Lundqvist beats Florida in shootout
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist let up a late goal to Dominic Moore on Wednesday against the Panthers that sent the game into overtime, but held on to earn a shootout win. Lundqvist turned away all three shots he faced in the shootout. In regulation and overtime, Lundqvist allowed just one goal and made 25 saves.
Analysis: Lundqvist has allowed more goals than Fantasy owners would like to see of late, but he was certainly better on Wednesday against Florida. He has now won two starts in a row and could be turning things back around. Lundqvist remains a No. 1 Fantasy option. The Rangers TG is also a high-end unit.
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| 11/23/2009 |
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Lundqvist survives onslaught Monday
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 26 saves for the Rangers during a 7-4 win Monday against the Blue Jackets. Lundqvist fell behind 2-0 within the first 10 minutes of the game before New York reeled off seven unanswered goals. Lundqvist allowed a late second-period score and another goal midway through the third, but Columbus' rally fell short. Lundqvist put an end to a two-game losing streak.
Analysis: Lundqvist has allowed three or more goals in five of his last six games. His season has gotten a little off course as the Rangers have been struggling for wins. But Lundqvist is still not in jeopardy of losing his job. The Rangers are still a dangerous team in the Eastern Conference and Lundqvist will start most nights. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG also has high-end appeal.
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| 11/21/2009 |
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Lundqvist has lost four of five
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist's recent slide continued on Saturday, taking a 3-2 loss to the Panthers at home. Lundqvist allowed three goals in the game for his second straight start, making 25 saves.
Analysis: Lundqvist's record on the season dropped to 9-8-1 with Saturday's loss to the Panthers. He was on fire to open the year but has cooled off over the past couple of weeks. Lundqvist is still a high-end Fantasy option but he'll need to turn things around soon if he wants to retain that status. The same goes for the Rangers TG.
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| 11/17/2009 |
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Lundqvist drops game to Caps
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist allowed three goals and stopped 22 shots on Tuesday but New York fell at home to Washington, 4-2. The final goal of the game was scored on the empty net as Lundqvist was pulled for an extra man.
Analysis: The Rangers goalie drops his season record to 9-7-1 with the loss on Tuesday. He had won his last time out and had allowed just one goal in that win but has still lost three of his last four games with 10 goals allowed in the three losses. Along with the Rangers TG, Lundqvist remains a high-end Fantasy option but will need to begin turning things around.
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| 11/14/2009 |
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Lundqvist makes 35 saves in shootout win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist won for only the second time in his last six starts Saturday as he made 35 saves in a 2-1 shootout win over the Senators.
Analysis: Lundqvist hasn't been playing particularly well lately, but looked more like himself on Saturday afternoon. Along with the Rangers TG, Lundqvist remains a high-end Fantasy option for Fantasy Week 7 (Nov. 16-22).
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| 11/13/2009 |
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Lundqvist loses fourth start in five
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves Thursday as New York fell 4-3 to the Thrashers. Lundqvist has now lost four of his last five starts.
Analysis: Lundqvist is probably feeling his thigh injury a little bit or is trying to shake off some rust, so don't panic just yet if you're starting the Swede as a No. 1 goalie. Along with the Rangers TG, Lundqvist remains a high-end Fantasy option for the time being.
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| 11/13/2009 |
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Lundqvist loses in return to net
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist returned from a two-game absence because of a thigh injury to make 22 saves during a 5-3 loss to the Thrashers on Thursday. Atlanta dominated the second, scoring three times on 12 shots and taking advantage of both power plays. "The whole night was a big battle," Lundqvist said. "They didn't have that many shots, but they got pretty big scoring chances. It was tough to play."
Analysis: Lundqvist definitely looked a bit rusty in the second period on Thursday, but that could be expected coming off an injury. It is just a minor issue and Lundqvist doesn't expect the injury to linger. He has lost four of his last five starts, but the Rangers are still a dangerous team and Lundqvist is a top netminder. It's safe to play him again as a No. 1 option. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 11/8/2009 |
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Lundqvist confident he'll play Thurs.
News: The Sports Xchange reports Rangers coach John Tortorella insisted he was just "giving Hank rest" when he sat star goalie Henrik Lundqvist for the second straight game Saturday night in Calgary. Lundqvist admitted to reporters Saturday that he's been bothered recently by "a minor little thing," and clearly no injury is minor when it concerns the Rangers' most important player. "We don't play again until Thursday (against Atlanta), so this is a good time to get a break," Lundqvist said. "I'm not going to talk about what it is. It's a minor thing. This is more for the long run. It's a long year and I want to try to stay fresh."
Analysis: According to the New York Post, Lundqvist is believed to be nursing a lower-body injury, possibly a sore groin. Backup goalie Steve Valiquette made his second straight start in a 3-1 loss Saturday night in Calgary, but Lundqvist said he's "pretty confident" he'll be able to play Thursday. Consider Lundqvist a low-risk start for Week 6 (Nov. 9-15). He is a top Fantasy goalie when healthy.
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| 11/8/2009 |
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Lundqvist sits again on Saturday
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist (thigh) sat out a second straight game Saturday as New York fell to the Flames.
Analysis: Lundqvist is clearly a very risky Fantasy start for Week 6 (Nov. 9-15), but with the Rangers only playing twice in the scoring period, you might want to look elsewhere anyway. When healthy, Lundqvist is a solid No. 1 Fantasy option.
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| 11/6/2009 |
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Lundqvist has stiff right thigh
News: Steve Valiquette started in place of No. 1 goalie Henrik Lundqvist (stiff right thigh) on Thursday against the Oilers. Lundqvist is considered questionable for Saturday at Calgary.
Analysis: Lundqvist has been pretty good to open up the season for the Rangers, posting an 8-5-1 record and 2.52 GAA. Wait to see if Lundqvist is able to play on Saturday before making a decision on him for Fantasy Week 6 (Nov. 9-15). When healthy, Lundqvist is a No. 1 Fantasy option.
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| 11/4/2009 |
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Lundqvist weakens down the stretch
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist allowed a 1st-period goal on Tuesday night against the Canucks and didn’t give up another goal until the Rangers tied the game in the 3rd period. It was all downhill from there. Lundqvist allowed three consecutive goals in the 3rd as the Canucks pulled away for a 4-1 victory. Lundqvist stopped 26 of 29 shots on the night.
Analysis: The Rangers netminder drops his season record to 8-5-1 on the year with the loss Tuesday. He won his first game in November against Boston in shutout fashion and was still tight in net on Tuesday despite the loss. Lundqvist remains a No. 1 Fantasy option for use in all leagues. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
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| 11/1/2009 |
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Lundqvist gets first shutout of season
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 29 saves Sunday as he picked up his first shutout of the season in a 1-0 win over the Bruins.
Analysis: Lundqvist has faced a lot of shots this season (second in the NHL behind Craig Anderson), but has done a pretty good job of keeping most pucks out as he's in the top 10 in save percentage. In Fantasy Week 5 (Nov. 2-8), the Rangers play three times on a western Canada trip. Lundqvist should get all of those starts, so keep him active in all formats as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
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| 10/30/2009 |
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Lundqvist takes second straight loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 29 shots for the Rangers during a 3-2 loss to the Wild on Friday. Lundqvist never led in the game and couldn't overcome a two-goal deficit Minnesota built in the second period. He stopped all seven shots he faced in the third period, but by then it was too late for Lundqvist, who has lost two consecutive starts.
Analysis: Lundqvist has just two wins in his last seven outings and Fantasy owners are starting to wonder what is going on in New York. The Rangers are definitely playing a little erratic at this time, but it is nothing to worry about. Lundqvist will continue to see most of the starts and he remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
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| 10/28/2009 |
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Lundqvist drops game to Isles
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist looked sharp in making 29 saves, but took the 3-1 loss against the Islanders on Wednesday one day after he was in a minor car accident on his way to practice. Matt Moulson started the scoring when he got free of defenseman Matt Gilroy and forward Chris Drury and raced in alone. He snapped a quick shot that beat Lundqvist's blocker for his fifth goal in eight games. Kyle Okposo then broke a 1-all tie in the second. Doug Weight sent a cross-ice pass to Jack Hillen in the Rangers' zone. The defenseman fired a drive that bounced off Lundqvist and past Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi onto the stick of Okposo, who slammed the puck into the open right side with 1:46 left. John Tavares added a goal in the third to ice the game.
Analysis: Lundqvist is 1-2-1 in his last four outings. He has hit a bit of a cold spell as the Rangers' hot start has worn off, but it's not time to cut bait on the veteran netminder. He is still going to start the majority of New York's games and be a No. 1 Fantasy option in 2009-10. The Rangers TG also has high-end appeal.
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| 10/28/2009 |
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Lundqvist OK after car accident
News: The New York Daily News reports that Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist crashed his car on the Saw Mill River Parkway as he made his way to practice on Tuesday. He didn't suffer any kind of injury.
Analysis: Despite his recent mini-slump, Lundqvist has seven wins already this season and remains a must-start Fantasy option. The Rangers TG is also a must-start option.
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| 10/26/2009 |
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Lundqvist ends slump vs. Coyotes
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 30 saves for the Rangers during a 5-2 win against the Coyotes on Monday. Lundqvist held a 4-0 lead before Phoenix scored twice in the final five minutes of the second period, including a short-handed tally. Lundqvist won for the first time in four outings.
Analysis: Lundqvist has seven wins in his first 11 outings. Despite his recent mini-slump, Lundqvist is still playing like one of the best goalies in the NHL and remains a must-start Fantasy option. The Rangers TG is also a must-start option.
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| 10/24/2009 |
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Lundqvist drops second straight
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist lost for a second straight start Saturday as New York fell 5-4 in overtime to the Canadiens. Lundqvist made 26 saves.
Analysis: Lundqvist was playing very well earlier this season, but has now allowed eight goals over his last two starts. Don't panic just yet by any means, but keep an eye on his stats in Fantasy Week 4 (Oct. 26-Nov. 1) when New York plays four times. Lundqvist remains a solid No. 1 Fantasy goalie for now and the Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy unit.
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| 10/23/2009 |
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Lundqvist blows first period lead
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist took the loss on Thursday against the Devils after he was staked to a 2-1 lead in the first period. Lundqvist allowed three goals in the game, making 21 saves in the 4-2 loss. The fourth goal came on a Zach Parise empty-netter.
Analysis: Lundqvist's record dropped to 6-2-0 on the season with the loss on Thursday. He has been one of the top goalies in the league to open the 2009-10 campaign but has not looked all that impressive in his two previous appearances. He remains a No. 1 Fantasy option in all formats. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy unit.
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| 10/20/2009 |
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Lundqvist comes off bench Monday
News: Devin Setoguchi scored two of San Jose's six consecutive goals and the Sharks took advantage of backup goalie Steve Valiquette in a 7-3 victory Monday night that snapped the Rangers' seven-game winning streak. Valiquette didn't make it out for the third period, replaced by No. 1 netminder Henrik Lundqvist after allowing five goals on 18 shots -- three on 10 shots in the second. Lundqvist gave up Ryan Vesce's third NHL goal -- second in two games this season -- at 3:46 of the third, and one to Patrick Marleau with 1:55 remaining that completed the scoring. Lundqvist finished with 10 saves. "I don't really have an answer for you as far as why that went the way it did," Valiquette said. "I'm definitely angry and upset that I was a part of our team not winning the hockey game and keeping our streak going."
Analysis: Lundqvist has been one of the NHL's best goalies in the early part of the season, but this is nothing new. He has always been rock solid in net for New York and has continued that trend in 2009-10. Despite the rough relief appearance, Lundqvist remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie.
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| 10/18/2009 |
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Lundqvist continues to roll
News: Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist stopped 34 of 35 shots in a 4-1 win over Toronto on Saturday. He was once again selected as the First Star.
Analysis: Lundqvist has now won six straight games since losing the season opener as the Rangers picked up their seventh win. He still hasn't allowed more than three goals in a game. Lundqvist will have his off nights, but he is on most of the time and that keeps him as a No. 1 option. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
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| 10/14/2009 |
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Lundqvist runs streak to five wins
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 34 saves and ended up with First Star honors during Wednesday's 4-2 win against the Kings. Lundqvist never trailed in the game and he allowed just one power-play score. He has won five straight starts since losing in the opener against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: The best part of Lundqvist's win streak is that he is not only receiving offensive support, but he is also playing well in net. He still hasn't allowed more than three goals in a game. Lundqvist will have his off nights, but he is on most of the time and that keeps him as a No. 1 option. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
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| 10/13/2009 |
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Lundqvist on four-game win streak
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 27 saves for his fourth victory during Monday's 7-2 rout of the Maple Leafs. Lundqvist never trailed in the game and allowed just one power-play score. The game was 3-2 heading into the third period, but New York scored four unanswered goals while Lundqvist had eight third-period saves.
Analysis: Lundqvist looked sharp after resting Sunday as backup Steve Valiquette shut out Anaheim. Lundqvist has still not allowed more than three goals in five starts this season. While he might get a few extra nights to rest in 2009-10 since there will be more back-to-back slates due to the Olympics, Lundqvist is still New York's top goalie and a must-start Fantasy option. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
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| 10/8/2009 |
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Lundqvist keeps MVP in check, wins
News: Marian Gaborik scored two goals about 2 1/2 minutes apart in the third period, Henrik Lundqvist held Alex Ovechkin without a point, and the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Thursday night in a rematch of the teams' wild playoff series. Ovechkin entered Thursday with five goals and four assists, but the two-time NHL MVP was kept in check by Lundqvist and the Rangers' young defensemen. Unfortunately, the remaining Capitals players were still pesky. Lundqvist fell behind 1-0 before New York scored twice in the second period. He then lost the lead when Washington scored twice in the first eight minutes of the third period. But he was solid in the second half of the final frame as New York rallied. Lundqvist made 25 saves.
Analysis: Lundqvist has won three straight games after losing in the opener to Pittsburgh. He hasn't allowed more than three goals in any start this season and is once again off to another fast start. Lundqvist usually has his funk in the middle of the season, but with John Tortorella behind the bench, this could be a career year for the Swedish netminder. Lundqvist remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
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| 10/6/2009 |
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Lundqvist battles back for win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 25 saves during a comeback win Monday against the Devils. The Devils wasted little time getting on the board. They scored 1:10 into the game for a 1-0 lead. New Jersey then took a 2-1 lead on a power-play score at 10:52. But that would be the last time they got on the board. New York scored two unanswered goals to win 3-2. Lundqvist made 18 saves over the last two periods.
Analysis: Lundqvist has started all three games for the Rangers, winning two. He has allowed just two goals in each of his last two games and continues to look sharp in net. New York will be in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race, so Lundqvist remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
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| 10/3/2009 |
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Lundqvist evens record at 1-1
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 32 saves Saturday as he evened his record at 1-1 with a 5-2 win over the Senators.
Analysis: Lundqvist fell to the solid Penguins on Friday night, but bounced back on Saturday. If he can get five goals every game, he will win a ton in 2009-10. Lundqvist remains a must-start Fantasy option in all formats, along with the Rangers TG.
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| 10/2/2009 |
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Lundqvist loses tight game Friday
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 28 shots during a 3-2 loss to the Penguins on Friday. Lundqvist never led in the game and fell behind 1-0 after Evgeni Malkin tapped in a power-play goal 7:48 into the first period. The game was tied at 1 before Pittsburgh scored two even-strength goals in the second. Lundqvist stopped all 10 shots he faced in the third, but by then it was too late.
Analysis: The Rangers underwent a bit of an overhaul in the offseason and acquired some personnel so the team could play an up-tempo offense. One game in and the Rangers still don't look like an explosive offensive team. Lundqvist is still playing well in net, but if he ever gets the offensive support, he could be the best goalie in the NHL. Lundqvist remains a No. 1 Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 4/12/2009 |
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Lundqvist wins third straight start
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 28 saves during a 4-3 win against the Flyers Sunday. Lundqvist and the Rangers rallied from three one-goal deficits in the first two periods before putting the game away in the third. Lundqvist made 11 third-period saves while winning his third straight start.
Analysis: Lundqvist finished with a career-high 38 wins in 2008-09. It's very surprising seeing how he had a career-low 2.42 GAA. Oh well. It really helped Lundqvist down the stretch that John Tortorella took over behind the bench. The veteran goalie finally got some offensive support and won 11 of his last 16 appearances. Lundqvist will return in 2009-10 as one of the NHL's premier goalies and a No. 1 Fantasy option. The Rangers TG will also have high-end Fantasy appeal.
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| 4/9/2009 |
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Lundqvist tames high-scoring Flyers
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 37 saves, Ryan Callahan had a goal and an assist and the New York Rangers clinched a playoff spot with a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. Daniel Briere scored the only goal of the second period at 9:14. With Philadelphia on the power play, Briere flipped a shot over Lundqvist on what had effectively become a 5-on-3 advantage. New York was up 2-0 at the time.
Analysis: Lundqvist has won just three of his last six starts, but he has allowed one or no goals in four of those games. As pretty much has been the trend this season in New York, offense has been an issue. Lundqvist always seems to play in streaks. At times he is among the elite NHL goalies. Then other times he looks as though he could use a night off. He is still one of the better all-around goalies in the NHL and starts most nights. That will keep him a No. 1 Fantasy goalie heading into 2009-10. The Rangers TG has high-end Fantasy appeal as long as Lundqvist is in net.
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| 4/8/2009 |
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Lundqvist allows one goal in key win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist allowed one goal on 25 shots Tuesday in New York's key 3-1 win over the Canadiens.
Analysis: Lundqvist went 15-6-1 in the first two months of this season, but has been playing almost .500 hockey since then. Still, he gets almost every start for the Rangers and remains a solid No. 1 Fantasy option in all formats. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
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| 4/4/2009 |
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Lundqvist loses battle to Thomas
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 23 shots Saturday against the Bruins, but one goal is all it took as Boston defeated New York 1-0. Tim Thomas claimed the shutout.
Analysis: Lundqvist went 15-6-1 in the first two months of this season, but has been playing almost .500 hockey since then. Still, he gets almost every start for the Rangers and remains a solid No. 1 Fantasy option in all formats. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
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| 4/2/2009 |
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Two third-period goals doom Lundqvist
News: Chad LaRose and Rod Brind'Amour scored 28 seconds apart late in the third period past Henrik Lundqvist, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 4-2 on Thursday for their club-record 10th straight home victory. LaRose and Brind'Amour turned a 2-2 game into a comfortable win for Carolina. LaRose broke a 2-all tie when he took a feed from Jussi Jokinen as he skated across the net and tapped it past Lundqvist with 7:35 remaining. The crowd had yet to settle down after that goal when Brind'Amour made it a two-goal game by beating Lundqvist with a wrist shot from the left circle. Lundqvist stopped 19 shots for the Rangers before he was pulled for an extra attacker.
Analysis: The Rangers got an early scare when Lundqvist collided with Hurricanes C Tuomo Ruutu midway through the firs period. The goalie sprawled on the ice and flexed his left arm for a few minutes, but stayed in the game. He has traded wins and losses for five starts (2-3-0), but at least Lundqvist isn't in a tailspin late in the season. It appears he will remain in the Rangers' lineup despite the minor scare Thursday. Lundqvist has returned to being a reliable No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
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| 3/30/2009 |
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Lundqvist records 20th career shutout
News: Henrik Lundqvist earned his 20th NHL shutout to lift the Rangers to a 3-0 victory that sent the New Jersey Devils to a season-high, fifth straight loss Monday night. Lundqvist, who made 19 saves in the second, matched Martin Brodeur early and then outplayed him in earning his third shutout and 35th win of the season. His best stops came in the second when he made a quick save with his left pad on Brian Rolston and then kicked out Bobby Holik's hard drive on the rebound.
Analysis: Lundqvist lost some tough games recently to Ottawa and Pittsburgh, but he bounced back with a MVP-like effort against one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The Rangers have been playing well since coach John Tortorella came on board and Lundqvist has returned to being a reliable No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
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| 3/28/2009 |
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Lundqvist falls to the Penguins
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 24 saves and allowed four goals in a 4-3 loss to the Penguins on Saturday. The game-winner was scored when Sidney Crosby took a pass from Ruslan Fedotenko while in the neutral zone and went up the ice with speed, splitting New York defensemen Wade Redden and Derek Morris and beating Henrik Lundqvist with a wrist shot to give Pittsburgh its third lead of the day.
Analysis: Lundqvist had won four of five games coming into Saturday's game against Pittsburgh but was unable to make it five of six as he fell to one of the teams also vying for an Eastern Conference playoff spot. Lundqvist has been the catalyst for the Rangers' recent surge toward the playoffs and should still be considered a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG is also a high-end unit.
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| 3/24/2009 |
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Lundqvist bounces back with win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist, who took the 2-1 loss to Ottawa on Sunday, bounced back with a relatively easy effort against the defensive-minded Wild during Tuesday's 2-1 win. New York outshot Minnesota 30-19 as Lundqvist made 18 saves. He never trailed in the game and allowed his only goal to Marian Gaborik 1:31 into the second. Gaborik scored five goals against Lundqvist and the Rangers in the teams' last meeting on Dec. 20, 2007.
Analysis: Lundqvist has had a successful March thus far with wins in seven of nine outings. He has allowed allowed more than three goals just once in that span. He has had some tough times this season, but since coach John Tortorella came on board, Lundqvist has played like an All-Star. He continues to be a must-start Fantasy option. The Rangers TG also has high-end appeal.
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| 3/22/2009 |
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Lundqvist takes tough 2-1 loss
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 20 shots during a 2-1 loss to the Senators Sunday. Lundqvist held a 1-0 lead heading into the second before Mike Comrie tied the game at 6:09. It was deadlocked at 1 until Ryan Shannon snapped the tie 1:09 into the third. Shannon put Ottawa in front after Rangers forward Scott Gomez turned over the puck to Mike Fisher at the Senators blue line. Fisher sent a pass to Nick Foligno, who carried the puck into the Rangers end and dropped it back to Shannon, who cut past Wade Redden and scored his fifth goal.
Analysis: Lundqvist had won three straight and seven of eight before falling Sunday against the Senators. It's not like he had a bad day in net either. The Rangers just couldn't muster up enough offense. The Rangers have been playing well since coach John Tortorella took over behind the bench and Lundqvist remains a must-start Fantasy option. The Rangers TG also has high-end appeal.
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| 3/21/2009 |
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Lundqvist makes 37 saves in win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 37 saves and allowed three goals in a 5-3 win over the Sabres on Saturday. It was his third straight win, allowing seven combined goals during the three-game win streak.
Analysis: Lundqvist is playing the Rangers back into the playoff picture. The team they beat on Saturday, the Sabres, has really fallen off and become one less obstacle to getting to the playoffs. Lundqvist has been much better since changing coaches in New York. Continue to view him and the Rangers TG as high-end Fantasy options.
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| 3/17/2009 |
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Lundqvist survives Habs in shootout
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist, who made his 60th start of the season, stopped Andrei Kostitsyn on Montreal's first shootout attempt after making 26 traditional saves during a 4-3 win Tuesday against the Canadiens. Despite allowing shootout goals to Alexei Kovalev and Andrei Markov, Lundqvist picked up the win because Carey Price didn't make one shootout save. Lundqvist held two third-period leads before Markov tied the game with just under five minutes to play.
Analysis: Lundqvist has won six times in his last seven outings. He has allowed more than three goals just once in his last 10 starts. He has been playing really well since the coaching change, and now the Rangers are scoring, the wins are rolling in for Lundqvist. Continue to view him and the Rangers TG as high-end Fantasy options.
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| 3/15/2009 |
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Lundqvist a winner in five of six
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 24 saves during a 4-1 win against the Flyers Sunday. Lundqvist earned his 31st win, allowing only Simon Gagne's power-play goal in the second. He was already the first goalie to post 30 victories in each of his first four NHL seasons.
Analysis: The Rangers have been playing pretty well since John Tortorella has come aboard as coach and that has resulted in Lundqvist getting on a roll by winning five of his last six starts. The Rangers have all the pieces to make noise down the stretch, so continue to view Lundqvist as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 3/14/2009 |
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Lundqvist's streak ends at four
News: Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist stopped 25 of 29 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Philadelphia. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak.
Analysis: With John Tortorella now the coach of the Rangers, the team is playing better hockey and thus Lundqvist is getting more wins. He hasn't been spectacular during this current streak but he's done enough to get wins. He remains a No. 1 Fantasy option and the Rangers TG is also a high-end unit. Expect him to get back on track soon.
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| 3/12/2009 |
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Lundqvist earns fourth straight win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist had to make only 19 saves and allowed two goals in a 4-2 win over the Predators on Thursday. Lundqvist has now won four straight contests, allowing only eight goals during that four-game stretch.
Analysis: With John Tortorella now the coach of the Rangers, the team is playing better hockey and thus Lundqvist is getting more wins. He hasn't been spectacular during this current streak but he's done enough to get wins. He remains a No. 1 Fantasy option and the Rangers TG is also a high-end unit.
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| 3/8/2009 |
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Lundqvist stops 36 shots in victory
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 36 shots Sunday as New York edged the Bruins 4-3.
Analysis: Lundqvist has now won three straight starts, and the Rangers are starting to play some better hockey now that John Tortorella is behind the bench. Lundqvist could be in for a great March if the Rangers keep playing well, so he has high-end Fantasy appeal. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 3/5/2009 |
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Lundqvist wins two straight starts
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 28 saves during a 4-2 win against the Islanders Thursday. Lundqvist never trailed in the game and held a 3-1 lead before New York scored their final goal of the game 3:44 into the third. He has won his last two starts.
Analysis: Don't look now, but Lundqvist has started to put together a mini-win streak and the Rangers are finally putting up goals. They have scored 10 times during Lundqvist's last two wins, while he has allowed just three goals. The Rangers made some key moves at Wednesday's trade deadline, so wins could be plentiful down the stretch for Lundqvist, who has high-end Fantasy appeal. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 2/28/2009 |
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Lundqvist almost posts SO in win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 23 saves during a 6-1 rout of the Avalanche Saturday. The only suspense was gone with 6:55 left in the second when Ryan Smyth snapped Lundqvist's shutout bid. By then, the Rangers had built a 5-0 lead against the ineffective goalie tandem of Peter Budaj and Andrew Raycroft. Lundqvist won for the first time in five starts.
Analysis: Lundqvist hasn't allowed more than two goals in his last three starts, but has just one win to show for it since the Rangers' offense has been pretty pathetic. They have brought in John Tortorella to get them on the right track, so the wins might start coming in for Lundqvist, who still has high-end Fantasy potential. The same can be said for the Rangers TG.
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| 2/26/2009 |
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Lundqvist can't buy a win
News: David Booth and Nathan Horton scored on consecutive shots a minute apart in the third period past Henrik Lundqvist to rally the Florida Panthers to a key 2-1 victory over the Rangers on Thursday night, spoiling New York coach John Tortorella's home debut. Lundqvist, who made 20 saves, was victimized by Booth's backhander from the right circle that beat him between the pads with 8:10 left. Horton struck at 12:50 after Richard Zednik found him in front with a pass. Lundqvist is winless in four starts.
Analysis: Lundqvist has allowed just three goals in his first two games under Tortorella, but much like the problem with Tom Renney, the Rangers just aren't scoring much. Lundqvist has had his struggles as well this season, but he still hasn't been awful in net. Continue to view him as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie because the Rangers are still thick in the playoff race. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy potential.
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| 2/25/2009 |
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New coach, similar result
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist allowed only one goal and made 23 saves against the Maple Leafs on Sunday but was only able to walk away with a shootout loss as he fell in the bonus frame. The loss came in the debut of new Rangers coach John Tortorella who took over for the recently fired Tom Renney.
Analysis: Lundqvist has only two wins in the month of February. He has four regulation losses and four losses in overtime. He can't seem to hang on for victories lately as the Rangers are truly snake bitten. Lundqvist was pretty good, allowing only one goal on Wednesday, but it wasn't enough. He remains a No. 1 option despite all the losing and the Rangers TG is barely hanging on to being a high-end option.
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| 2/22/2009 |
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Lundqvist loses it in OT
News: The Rangers' playoff chances took another blow on Sunday as goalie Henrik Lundqvist allowed an overtime power play goal to Niklas Hagman three minutes into the overtime period. Lundqvist made 23 saves in the game, allowing the three goals.
Analysis: Lundqvist has lost five of his last six starts and is making things quite uneasy in New York. He hasn't been horrendous in net, but hasn't done enough to get a=many wins either. He did get the Rangers a point by taking the game into overtime, but that came on a last minute goal by Michal Roszival. He remains a No. 1 option because he plays for a good team nearly every game. The Rangers TG is also a high-end option despite the team's recent struggles.
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| 2/22/2009 |
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Lundqvist gets back to losing
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist got right back to losing on Saturday, dropping a 4-2 decision to the Sabres. Lundqvist made 29 saves and allowed four goals in the loss, which was his fourth in his last five results. His only win in the last five games was on Wednesday against the lowly Islanders.
Analysis: The Rangers are in some serious trouble, and the one on the hot seat is coach Tom Renney. Lundqvist will be expected to carry the Rangers to the playoffs, and if they doesn't happen then Renney is likely gone. He may even be gone before it gets to that point. He remains a No. 1 goalie but is really struggling right now. The same goes for the Rangers TG.
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| 2/18/2009 |
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Lundqvist allows only one
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist allowed only one goal to the Islanders on Wednesday in what was a 3-1 victory. The win snapped a three-game losing streak in which he had allowed only seven goals. His overall record improves to 26-18-6 with the win.
Analysis: Coach Tom Renney is on the hot seat in New York, and his fate could be in the hands of Lundqvist who is going to have to carry the Rangers down the stretch this season. The Rangers continue to struggle offensively which means few wins for Lundqvist. He is still a No. 1 goalie despite not winning too much. The Rangers TG is also a high-end option.
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| 2/16/2009 |
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Lundqvist has just two wins in last 10
News: B.J. Crombeen scored the go-ahead goal on a rebound past Henrik Lundqvist with 5:14 to play, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 2-1 victory over the punchless New York Rangers on Monday night. Lundqvist had 31 saves a day after yanked in the second period of a loss at Philadelphia. He is 0-2-1 in his last three starts and 2-6-2 in his last 10 appearances.
Analysis: Losing a tough 2-1 contest against the Blues takes the cake for Lundqvist, who could be dealing with a new head coach soon as Tom Renney remains on the hot seat. The Rangers have been in a tailspin for weeks and Lundqvist has suffered despite solid play for the most part. He still starts most nights for the Rangers, so he remains a No. 1 Fantasy option despite the absence of wins. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy potential.
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| 2/15/2009 |
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Lundqvist yanked in loss to Flyers
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist was pulled midway through the second period of Sunday's loss to the Flyers after allowing four goals on 14 shots. He is now 25-17-5 on the year.
Analysis: Lundqvist has won just once in his last seven starts and things are starting to get a little hairy in New York now the Rangers' lack of goal scoring is really catching up with them. Luckily for Lundqvist's owners, backup Steve Valiquette allowed 10 goals in his most recent start, so Lundqvist's job is likely safe for now. He remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie, along with the Rangers TG.
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| 2/14/2009 |
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Lundqvist foiled in shootout
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist has been the best goalie in the league in terms of shootouts this season, but was unable to stop a Richard Zednik shot four shooters in and took a 2-1 shootout loss to the Panthers on Friday. He made 42 saves on the night, allowing only one goal to Michael Frolik in the second period.
Analysis: Lundqvist went to the shootout for a second straight night, but this time didn't get the win. He has struggled over his last six games, with only one win that came in the shootout against Washington. He has played better his last few games, but isn't getting the wins. He remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG is also a high-end option.
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| 2/11/2009 |
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Lundqvist hangs on for shootout win
News: After a scoreless third period and overtime, Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist was able to block three of the four shots he faced in the shootout and got the 5-4 shootout win. The win improves Lundqvist's record to 25-16-4 on the year and snaps a four-game losing streak. Lundqvist had only given up a total of four goals in his previous three losses.
Analysis: Lundqvist's losing streak wasn't a deserved one. He had played well in three of the four losses but the Rangers offense was nonexistent. The offense ended up picking him up on Wednesday as he was able to snap out of this funk. It was his first win since Jan. 20 against Anaheim. Lundqvist is still a No. 1 Fantasy goalie and the Rangers TG is also a high-end option.
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| 2/9/2009 |
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Lundqvist returns but falls
News: Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist returned from the flu on Monday night only to lose to the Devils because of opposing goalie Scott Clemmensen's superior shutout effort. Lundqvist stopped 28 of 30 shots he faced but Clemmensen was better as the Devils won 3-0. The final goal was scored on an empty net.
Analysis: Lundqvist has now allowed a total of four goals in his last three contests and hasn't won any of them. That's tough luck but he's still playing fairly well and owns a nice record of 24-16-4. Lundqvist remains a No. 1 Fantasy netminder and the Rangers TG is a high-end option as well.
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| 2/8/2009 |
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Goalie Lundqvist practices Sunday
News: LoHud.com reports Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, who missed Friday's 10-2 loss against the Stars because of the flu, was back on the ice for Sunday's practice. Still no word if he will be in net Monday against the Devils.
Analysis: After Friday's poor showing from Steve Valiquette, if Lundqvist is as close to 100 percent as possible, he will likely be on the ice Monday. If not, the Rangers play three more times during Week 19 (Feb. 9-15), so Lundqvist still should get plenty of PT for Fantasy owners. Consider keeping Lundqvist active as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie Week 19.
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| 2/6/2009 |
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Flu has Lundqvist in backup role
News: Newsday reports Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist dressed as the backup to Steve Valiquette Friday against the Stars because he is under the weather with the flu.
Analysis: Lundqvist practiced Friday, but coach Tom Renney felt a little more comfortable throwing Valiquette his 12th appearance. The flu isn't going to keep Lundqvist benched for long, so keep him active heading into Fantasy Week 19 (Feb. 9-15). The Rangers play four times, so Lundqvist could make at least three starts if he is healthy. He is a No. 1 Fantasy goalie when healthy.
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| 2/5/2009 |
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Lundqvist trying to fend off flu
News: Newsday reports Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (flu), Paul Mara (flu) and Dmitri Kalinin (back) didn't skate Thursday after the team arrived in Dallas, as they prepare for Friday's game against the Stars. Defenseman Corey Potter was recalled from Hartford of the AHL in the event Mara isn't game ready.
Analysis: Lundqvist is winless in his last three starts and has won just once in five outings. He has had just one awful outing in that span and just hasn't received a lot of offensive support lately. 'Tis the story of the Rangers season. They started well, but have been a bit sluggish the last few months. New York is likely to get hot down the stretch, so continue to view Lundqvist as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The flu isn't a serious ailment, so Fantasy owners shouldn't get overly concerned.
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| 2/3/2009 |
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Lundqvist drops game to Thrashers
News: Bryan Little and Slava Kozlov scored shootout goals past Henrik Lundqvist during Atlanta's 2-1 win against the Rangers Tuesday. Lundqvist shutout the Thrashers until Joe Motzko opened the scoring 6:26 into the third period. Lundqvist was set to lose the game until Markus Naslund tied the game with 10.7 seconds remaining. Lundqvist had 21 saves in the shootout loss.
Analysis: Lundqvist is winless in his last three starts and has won just once in five outings. He has had just one awful outing in that span and just hasn't received a lot of offensive support lately. 'Tis the story of the Rangers season. They started well, but have been a bit sluggish the last few months. New York is likely to get hot down the stretch, so continue to view Lundqvist as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy potential.
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| 1/31/2009 |
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Lundqvist an unlucky loser Saturday
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist had a stellar performance against one of the best teams in the league on Saturday, giving up only one goal and making 26 saves in a 1-0 loss to the Bruins. Boston G Tuukka Rask, who was making his first NHL start in 14 months, shutout the Rangers, making 35 saves in the game.
Analysis: That should have been a win for Lundqvist, giving up only one goal and having his team going against a team's third goalie. He has now lost both of his starts since the All-Star break, giving up six goals in a loss to the Penguins on Wednesday. However, Lundqvist is still an all-Star goalie and worth starting as a No. 1 option. The Rangers TG is also a high-end option.
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| 1/28/2009 |
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Lundqvist has no answer for Pens
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist must have been experiencing some lag after having played in the NHL All-Star game, allowing six goals to a Penguins team that has struggled to score goals lately. Lundqvist was able to make 27 saves in the 6-2 loss, which drops his record to 24-14-3 on the year.
Analysis: Lundqvist had won four of five heading into Wednesday's game, but clearly was not himself in the game. This was his worst performance since allowing eight goals to the Devils on Dec. 12. However, he remains a top of the line option in Fantasy leagues and the Rangers TG is also a high-end option.
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| 1/25/2009 |
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Lundqvist has poor All-Star showing
News: Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist replaced Eastern Conference All-Star starter Carey Price in the second period of Sunday's game. Lundqvist was handed a 4-2 lead and saw it extended to 6-2 before the Western Conference caught fire. They scored six times over the final 17 minutes to tie the game at 8. Lundqvist made 15 saves while allowing the six goals.
Analysis: Lundqvist came into the break a winner in four of five and hasn't allowed more than three goals in that span. The All-Star showing usually isn't indicative of a goalie's play since there is no checking allowed and the defense is relaxed. Lundqvist went 24-13-3 with a 2.53 GAA, .914 save percentage and two shutouts. He has not been as stellar as he was last year when he posted 10 shutouts, but New York will contend in the second half and get plenty of chances for win. Continue to view him as a No. 1 Fantasy option.
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| 1/20/2009 |
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Lundqvist wins it for Rangers
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist was tight between the nets on Tuesday night in a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Lundqvist stopped 32 of the 34 shots he faced and improved to 24-13-3 on the year.
Analysis: Lundqvist was defeated by Pittsburgh in his last time out but is 4-1 in his last five outings and is playing hot right now for the Rangers. Lundqvist is a good enough goalie to leave active in any week and any Fantasy league. The Rangers TG is also a decent No. 1 option.
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| 1/18/2009 |
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Lundqvist's win streak ends
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist saw his three-game win streak come to an end Sunday as Pittsburgh defeated New York 3-0. Lundqvist made 20 saves in the loss.
Analysis: Lundqvist had allowed just three goals total during his streak, so that tells you how well the Swede has been playing lately. The Rangers only play once in Fantasy Week 16 (Jan. 19-25), but Lundqvist is a good enough goalie to leave active in most formats for the period. The Rangers TG is also a decent No. 1 option.
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| 1/17/2009 |
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Lundqvist pushes win streak to three
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 32 saves to help the Rangers beat the Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime Friday. Lundqvist allowed the game to be tied on a power-play goal from Brent Seabrook 15:31 into the third period, but Chris Drury's power-play goal 2:23 into overtime sealed the win. Lundqvist has won three straight starts and five of six.
Analysis: Lundqvist has allowed two or fewer goals during his recent three-game run and is starting to look like his early-season form after having a rough stretch for a bit. Lundqvist is still one of the NHL's top goalies and a must-start Fantasy option. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy value.
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| 1/13/2009 |
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Lundqvist stymies Islanders for win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist, who posted his first two shutouts of the season in his previous three appearances, made 33 saves for his 22nd win during Tuesday's 4-1 victory against the Islanders. Lundqvist fell behind 1-0 after Chris Campoli finally broke through with 1:10 remaining in thefirst period on the Islanders' 16th shot. After Lundqvist made a series of in-close stops, Campoli skated toward a loose puck and fired in a slap shot from the dot in the left circle. The Islanders nearly doubled their lead with 7.8 seconds left, but Jeff Tambellini hit the left post. Lundqvist covered the puck before it crept over the line. He then made 15 saves in the final two periods for the win.
Analysis: Lundqvist has allowed four or more goals in four of his last seven outings, but has allowed one or none in the other three. He has been giving mixed performances as of late, but he has won four of his last five starts and has 22 victories on the season. He is still one of the NHL's top goalies and a must-start Fantasy option. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy value.
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| 1/10/2009 |
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Lundvist bounces back with shutout
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist faced 33 Senators shots on Saturday and was able to stop them all in a 2-0 shutout victory. It was his second shutout in his past three games, following up a five goals allowed performance to Montreal. Those are the only two shutouts that Lundqvist has recorded this season.
Analysis: With Lundqvist back and looking as strong as ever on Saturday, his owners can rest assured that they can continue starting him at all times. He hadn't been great the past few weeks, but has two solid performances in his past three games and won three of four. He is a must-start option and so is the Rangers TG.
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| 1/8/2009 |
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Lundqvist torched by Canadiens
News: The Canadiens scored five goals off of Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist on Wednesday in a 6-3 win. Lundqvist made only 19 saves in the game and had a short two-game win streak snapped. Lundvist's record fell to 20-12-3 on the year with the loss.
Analysis: Lundqvist shut the Penguins out on Monday but compensated on Wednesday with a poor performance. He should still be thought of as a high-end option in Fantasy play even though he hasn't been dominant lately.
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| 1/5/2009 |
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Lundqvist nets another 20-win year
News: Henrik Lundqvist became the fifth NHL goalie to start a career with four 20-win seasons, and the New York Rangers turned their struggling power play into a plus in a 4-0 victory against the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. Lundqvist (20-11-3) made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season and 18th overall. He is the fourth Rangers goalie to post four consecutive 20-win seasons.
Analysis: Lundqvist, a late switch to backup duties Saturday at Washington due to a stomach bug, showed no ill effects in earning his ninth victory over Pittsburgh in 13 games. He stopped all 12 shots in the Penguins' power-play filled first period and eight more in the second. His best save came against Evgeni Malkin, who raced in on a 2-on-0 rush with Petr Sykora and ripped a rising drive that Lundqvist knocked aside with his left shoulder. He denied Sidney Crosby late in the second period on the doorstep, and the frustrated Pittsburgh captain smacked his stick against the glass. Don't worry Sidney, Lundqvist has that effect on many players. Lundqvist hit a bit of a rough spell in December with just four wins and a 3.74 GAA, but he is off to a nice start in January and remains a must-start Fantasy option. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 12/29/2008 |
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Lundqvist needs late surge for W
News: Markus Naslund scored one of the New York Rangers' four goals in a wild third period, and Henrik Lundqvist made the lead stand up in a 5-4 comeback win over the New York Islanders on Monday night. Lundqvist made 20 saves while allowing no power-play scores. It was his first win in four starts.
Analysis: Lundqvist has allowed three or more goals in his last four outings and has been far from stellar in December. He came into Monday's game with a 3.71 GAA this month. He has just four wins in 10 outings and is starting to worry Fantasy owners. The Rangers haven't played well as a team of late and it's hurting Lundqvist. Still, they have the talent to right the ship, so continue to keep Lundqvist active as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG also has high-end Fantasy value.
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| 12/27/2008 |
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Lundqvist has another rough outing
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist lost his third straight game, taking a 4-2 loss to the previously ice cold New Jersey Devils who had not scored in their last two games. Lundqvist came up with 30 saves in the game. He has allowed 12 goals in his past three games, all of which were losses.
Analysis: Lundqvist has had some real stinkers including allowing eight goals to the same Devils on Dec. 12. Playing for the Rangers, Lundqvist remains a No. 1 goalie, but he is going to need to stop more shots if he wants to stay at that level. The Rangers TG is also a high-end option.
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| 12/24/2008 |
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Lundqvist allows four unanswered goals
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist was staked a 4-1 lead in the second period over the Capitals Tuesday but ended up taking a 5-4 overtime loss as he allowed the Capitals to score four unanswered goals, including the game-winner in overtime to Shane Morissonn. It was the most goals he had allowed since giving up a whopping eight to the Devils Dec. 12.
Analysis: Lundqvist was basically given a win with the 4-1 lead, but wasn't able to hang on to pick up the W. It's the second straight loss for Lundqvist who remains a No. 1 goalie. The Rangers TG is also a high-end option.
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| 12/21/2008 |
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Lundqvist can't stop Sharks
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 27 shots on Saturday night against the red-hot San Jose Sharks but it was the three he didn't stop that caused him to lose, 3-2. Lundqvist allowed three goals as Evgeni Nabokov allowed just two to fall to 18-10-2 on the year.
Analysis: Lundqvist had won two straight prior to Saturday night and there was no fault to be found in this loss to one of the best scoring teams in hockey. He remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG is also a high-end option.
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| 12/17/2008 |
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Lundqvist defeats Ducks Tues.
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist defeated the Ducks on Tuesday night but didn't need to stop a lot of shots. Lundqvist was hit with just 20 shots and stopped 19 in the 3-1 win.
Analysis: Lundqvist picked up his 18th win on the year compared to nine losses and two OTs. He's now won two straight after a mini slump and remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG is also a high-end option.
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| 12/13/2008 |
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Lundqvist comes up big in shootout
News: G Henrik Lundqvist stopped all five shots in the shootout and Chris Drury scored the only goal in the tiebreaker to lift the New York Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Lundqvist looked much better one night after allowing eight goals in a roller-coaster loss at New Jersey on Friday, and made 29 saves in his NHL-leading 17th win.
Analysis: This was a better start from Lundqvist who has struggled as of late, particularly in that debacle with New Jersey on Friday. Lundqvist had allowed 17 goals in the three games prior to Saturday's. Still, Lundqvist is a No. 1 Fantasy goalie and the Rangers TG is also a high-end option.
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| 12/12/2008 |
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Lundqvist allows eight goals in loss
News: Patrik Elias scored past Henrik Lundqvist with 8:31 left to rescue the New Jersey Devils, who squandered a four-goal lead yet managed to finally beat the New York Rangers, 8-5 on Friday. Lundqvist made 26 saves and played the whole game despite falling behind 5-1 in the second period. New York tied the game at 11:18 of the third period before New Jersey answered with three goals for the win.
Analysis: Lundqvist has lost three straight starts and four of five. He has allowed six or more goals in two of those starts. With his recent slide, his great start to the season is all but forgotten. But don't fret. Lundqvist has these occasional slides, but usually rebounds and runs off a nice round of winds. Lundqvist is not in jeopardy of losing his starting job and still remains a high-end Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 12/7/2008 |
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Lundqvist on wrong end of shutout
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 17 saves and was outdueled by fellow workhorse Miikka Kiprusoff during a 3-0 loss to the Flames Sunday. He didn't allow a power-play goal and did yield a short-handed tally. Lundqvist has lost three times in his last four starts.
Analysis: Lundqvist has allowed three or more goals in four of his last five starts and looks a little exhausted on the ice. He could probably use a day off to clear his head, but don't bail out on Lundqvist, who still remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG is also a high-end option.
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| 12/4/2008 |
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Lundqvist allows six goals in loss
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 33 saves during a 6-2 loss to the Canadiens Thursday. Lundqvist never had a lead in the game and allowed three first-period goals. He fell behind 5-0 and allowed all six goals at even strength. It was the first time in six starts he allowed more than three goals.
Analysis: Lundqvist was coming off a exhausting win Wednesday against the Penguins and it showed Thursday. He has had very few weak moments in 2008-09, so forgive him for Thursday's bad outing. Lundqvist has emerged as one of the NHL's best goalies and a must-start Fantasy option. The Rangers TG is also a high-end option.
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| 12/3/2008 |
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Lundqvist increases league lead in wins
News: Rangers G Hernrik Lundqvist earned his NHL-leading 16th win on Wednesday with a 3-2 shootout win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. He had 29 saves in the game and allowed one goal in the shootout. He has now won four of his last five starts. He bounced back well after getting pulled in his last start against the Panthers on Nov. 30.
Analysis: This is the Lundqvist that Fantasy owners have come to expect this season. He's one of the most talented goalies in the league on one of the league's best teams. He is one of the top goalies in the league and a must-start in all leagues. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 11/30/2008 |
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Lundqvist doesn't finish Sunday's game
News: Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist recorded the win at Florida at the start of the home-and-home series Friday, but was gone with 3:47 left in the second period Sunday after allowing three goals on 23 shots during a 4-0 loss. Lundqvist then left in favor of Steve Valiquette, who wasn't treated much better at 1:00 of the third period when Michael Frolik made it 4-0 with his second NHL goal in 20 career games. Valiquette had six saves in relief.
Analysis: Lundqvist was also yanked during the Rangers' 6-3 loss to Vancouver on Nov. 19 when he gave up five goals on 17 shots. That marked the only time in his last 17 starts -- including Sunday -- that he yielded more than three goals. Every goalie has a bad game, but Lundqvist has had very few in 2008-09. He has emerged as one of the top Fantasy goalies in the game and a must-start option at all times. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 11/28/2008 |
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Lundqvist improves to 5-1 in shootouts
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed Rostislav Olesz's goal in the tiebreaker, then stopped the final two attempts to improve to 5-1 in shootouts this season during Friday's 4-3 win against the Panthers. Lundqvist has allowed only two goals in 17 shootout attempts this season. He made 38 saves in regulation and overtime as he won for the sixth time in seven starts.
Analysis: Lundqvist allowed more than two goals for just the fourth time this season Friday. He has allowed more than three goals just twice. Those numbers should pretty much tell you how well Lundqvist has played in 2008-09. He has emerged as one of the top Fantasy goalies in the game and a must-start option at all times. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 11/26/2008 |
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Lundqvist wins in shootout Wed.
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 27 shots in regulation and also turned aside both Tampa Bay shots during the shootout. Lundqvist is 10-4-2 -- allowing six goals in four victories this season -- against Tampa Bay. The Rangers swept the four-game season series -- that included two games in the Czech Republic -- with the Lightning.
Analysis: Lunqvist has won two straight for New York and five of his last six starts. Lundqvist remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie and the Rangers TG is also a must-start Fantasy option.
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| 11/24/2008 |
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Lundqvist rebounds nicely
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist rebounded from a self-imposed benching last week to make 35 saves in a 4-1 win over the Coyotes on Monday night. Lundqvist has now won four of his last five starts.
Analysis: The Rangers aren't playing the best hockey lately, but Lundqvist continues to play at a high level. His self-benching last week was a little odd, but he showed on Monday that he is in full control of his emotions. Lundqvist remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie and the Rangers TG is also a must-start Fantasy option.
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| 11/20/2008 |
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Lundvist actually pulled himself
News: Reports out of New York suggest that Henrik Lundqvist actually pulled himself from Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Canucks after he let in five goals on 17 shots.
Analysis: To be honest, it really doesn't matter to Fantasy owners who made the call for Lundvist to leave the game, but it does tell us a lot about his feeling towards his teammates. The Rangers are struggling a little lately and this kind of move doesn't exactly boost the morale of a squad. Still, Lundqvist remains a must start in all Fantasy formats, as well as the Rangers TG.
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| 11/20/2008 |
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Lundqvist finally slips up
News: Roberto Luongo came out on top in his busiest night of the season, yet the goalie duel everyone expected against Henrik Lundqvist never materialized. Alexandre Burrows scored two of Vancouver's five goals against Lundqvist, and the Canucks feasted on turnovers Wednesday night in a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers. The matchup of Vezina Trophy favorites Lundqvist and Luongo fizzled as the New York netminder was gone 5:33 into the second period. He allowed five goals on 17 shots. Vancouver's first four goals resulted from Rangers turnovers, and the last was scored while the Canucks were on a two-man advantage. The Canucks made it 5-1 when Pavol Demitra ripped in his fourth of the season 5:33 into the second frame. Lundqvist skated right to the bench after coach Tom Renney summoned him with his finger. He was replaced by Steve Valiquette, who stopped all 15 shots he faced. Vancouver capped the scoring with an empty-net goal.
Analysis: Lundqvist, who started for the 14th time in 15 games, had gone 12 without allowing more than two goals. "It was a good call," Lundqvist said. "It was a game where I had to be really sharp. There were a lot of situations where we got left alone out there. I have to be sharp. I wasn't." Lundqvist was hurt by the early turnovers and never really recovered. He lost for just the fifth time all season and second time in six starts. He hasn't had many off night this season, so please forgive him for Wednesday. Lundqvist remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie and the Rangers TG is also a must-start Fantasy option.
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| 11/18/2008 |
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Lundqvist comes up big in shootouts
News: The New York Rangers are always confident heading into a shootout, knowing Henrik Lundqvist gives them an excellent chance to win. Nikolai Zherdev scored the only goal in a shootout and Lundqvist denied all three Ottawa Senators shooters in New York's 2-1 victory Monday night. The Rangers opted to shoot first and Zherdev beat Alex Auld between the pads. That left it up to Lundqvist to stop Jason Spezza, Jarkko Ruutu and Antoine Vermette for his NHL-leading 12th win. "I like the challenge of facing the best players on the other team," Lundqvist said. "I get nervous because you play such a big part and you want to win so badly. You need to have a lot of patience and confidence. Right now, I have both." And it shows. Lundqvist has allowed only one goal on 12 shootout shots for a 3-1 record. "You never take anything for granted, but it sure is good to know he is spot-on good when it comes to that part of the game," Rangers coach Tom Renney said.
Analysis: Lundqvist has won three straight starts and still hasn't allowed more than two goals in 10 straight games. What else is there to say about Lundqvist? He has quickly become the NHL's best goalie with Martin Brodeur on the injured list and continues to be a reliable No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 11/15/2008 |
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Lundqvist wins in shootout Sat.
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist was sharp in goal on Saturday night against the Bruins. Lundqvist allowed two goals in regulation as the Rangers won 3-2 in a shootout. He stopped four shots in the shootout, including Patrice Bergeron's final attempt, to win the game. He made 23 saves in regulation.
Analysis: Lundqvist picked up his 11th win of the season on Saturday night. He's now won two straight and has allowed two goals in nine straight games. That is consistency and that makes Lundqvist a must-start in Fantasy. With Martin Brodeur out 3-4 months with an elbow injury, Lundqvist might just be the best defensive goalie in the NHL. Continue to start him and the Rangers TG in all Fantasy formats.
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| 11/12/2008 |
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Lundqvist strong in comeback win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist overcame a one-goal deficit Wednesday against the Devils to nab a win in a 5-2 victory. Things looked good early for the Devils, who took a 1-0 lead 7:04 in on Travis Zajac's second goal of the season. He got around Lundqvist and put in a rebound of defenseman Mike Mottau's shot. However, New York scored four times in the second to take the lead and wouldn't look back. Lundqvist, who robbed Dainius Zubrus from point-blank range with his pad while without his stick and New York trailing 1-0, finished with 29 saves. He has allowed fewer than three goals in 14 of 16 games this season.
Analysis: Lundqvist picked up just his second win in five outings, but it hasn't been his fault. He still hasn't allowed more than two goals in 10 straight outings, but is still getting little offensive support at times. With Martin Brodeur out 3-4 months with an elbow injury, Lundqvist might just be the best defensive goalie in the NHL. Continue to start him and the Rangers TG in all Fantasy formats.
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| 11/10/2008 |
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Lundqvist drops game to Oilers
News: Ales Hemsky scored the only goal in the shootout past Henrik Lundqvist and undefeated rookie goalie Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers made 40 saves for the Edmonton Oilers, who ended their longest road trip of the season with a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday night. Hemsky's shot in the second round was blocked by Lundqvist's arm, but not enough to keep it out of the net. Edmonton had chances to win it in overtime, using a power play and a pair of glaring turnovers in the Rangers zone to hold a 4-2 shots edge. Lundqvist finished with 29 saves. He allowed two even-strength goals.
Analysis: Lundqvist has just one win in his last four appearances (1-2-1) and has failed to notch his 10th win in two straight outings. However, he still hasn't allowed more than two goals in nine straight outings. With Martin Brodeur out 3-4 months with an elbow injury, Lundqvist might just be the best defensive goalie in the NHL. Continue to start him and the Rangers TG in all Fantasy formats.
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| 11/8/2008 |
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Lundqvist can't win 10th Saturday
News: Washington defeated the New York Rangers, 3-1, on Saturday night. Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist stopped 25 shots in the game and allowed the first two goals to squirt by him in net. The final goal of the game came on an empty net.
Analysis: Lundqvist missed out on his 10th win of the season but is still 5-2 over his last seven starts for the Rangers. He's 9-4-1 overall. Lundqvist is a must-start Fantasy option starting for the playoff hungry Rangers. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 11/6/2008 |
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Lundqvist wins five of six starts
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 36 saves for the Rangers, who snapped their first two-game skid of the season during a 5-2 win Thursday against the Lightning. Lundqvist never trailed in the game and allowed just one power-play score. He has won five of his last six starts.
Analysis: Lundqvist has not allowed more than two goals in seven straight starts, and even when he is at his worst, he is still better than most of the goalies in the NHL. Lundqvist is a must-start Fantasy option starting for the playoff hungry Rangers. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 11/4/2008 |
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Lundqvist can't win 5th straight
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 17 of the 19 shots that came his way against the Islanders on Tuesday but it wasn't enough as he was bettered by Joey MacDonald. Lundqvist held the Islanders scoreless until the 3rd period but allowed Nate Thompson and Richard Park to score on consecutive shorthanded goals and the Islanders won the game, 2-1.
Analysis: Lundqvist came into Tuesday's game with four straight wins and his record falls to 8-3-1 with the loss. Obviously, he's still one of the best goalies in Fantasy and should be starting at all times. He's a high-end Fantasy option and the same goes for the Rangers TG.
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| 10/30/2008 |
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Lundqvist racks up eighth win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 27 saves and earned his NHL-leading eighth win during Thursday's 3-2 win against the Rangers. Lundqvist allowed the first goal of the game at 4:41, but never trailed again and allowed just one power-play score. He has won four straight starts and has not allowed more than two goals in that span.
Analysis: Lundqvist is back on the winning side after going without a victory in three starts from Oct. 15-20. He has allowed just nine goals over his last five starts and continues to be one of the league's premier goalies. Lundqvist is a high-end Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 10/27/2008 |
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Lundqvist reels off another W
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 28 saves in a 4-2 victory over the Islanders on Monday night in the opening New York-New York matchup of the season. Lundqvist never trailed in the game and allowed a short-handed goal to Mark Streit lated in the third period with his team leading by three goals. Lundqvist has won three straight starts.
Analysis: Lundqvist is back on the winning side after going without a victory in three starts from Oct. 15-20. He has allowed just seven goals over his last four starts and continues to be one of the league's premier goalies. Lundqvist is a high-end Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 10/25/2008 |
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Lundqvist wins shootout Sat.
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 27 shots and allowed two goals in New York's shootout win over the Penguins on Saturday. Sidney Crosby, who scored his third goal in four games, had a chance to match in the shootout but was forced wide right by Lundqvist and couldn't score from a tough angle.
Analysis: Lundqvist has allowed just three goals in his last two games and has allowed more than two goals in just two starts this season. He continues to be one of the NHL's best goaltenders and a must-start Fantasy option. The Rangers TG is also a high-end option.
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| 10/24/2008 |
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Lundqvist turns away 31 shots for W
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 31 saves during a 3-1 win Friday against the Blue Jackets. New York fell behind 1-0 after the first period, but rallied for three unanswered goals. Jakub Voracek scored against Lundqvist when he poked the puck away from defenseman Dmitri Kalinin near mid-ice and then swooped in on Lundqvist, who stopped his first shot but the rebound came right back to Voracek for the putback. "The key for us was that we didn't change anything even though they got that goal," said Lundqvist. "We just kept playing the same way and for us it was a perfect road game."
Analysis: Lundqvist won for the first time in four starts and the fifth time this season. He has allowed just three goals in his last two games and has allowed more than two goals in just two starts this season. He continues to be one of the NHL's best goaltenders and a must-start Fantasy option. The Rangers TG is also a high-end option.
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| 10/20/2008 |
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Lundqvist winless in last three
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 25 shots during a 2-1 loss to the Stars Monday. Lundqvist had a 1-0 lead after one period, but allowed Dallas to score in each of the next two periods. Mike Modano's third-period goal snapped the tie. Daniel Girardi's clearing attempt in front of Lundqvist went right to Modano in the left circle. He snapped off a shot that beat Lundqvist high 8:03 into the third for his third goal.
Analysis: Lundqvist is now winless in his last three starts (0-2-1) after winning his first four. However, he has still allowed more than three goals in just one game this season and continues to be one of the NHL's top goalies on a top team. Lundqvist remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie and the Rangers TG is a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 10/18/2008 |
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Lundqvist stops 40 shots in loss
News: Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist stopped 40 shots on Saturday against the Red Wings but still lost the game as the Red Wings won 5-4 in comeback fashion.
Analysis: Lundqvist allowed more than two goals for the first time on Wednesday and on Saturday allowed five. That is two poor starts in a row. Still, he remains a must-start Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG is also a high-end option.
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| 10/16/2008 |
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Lundqvist finally drops a game
News: G Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers fell short of New York's first ever 6-0 start in club history as Buffalo beat them 3-1 Wednesday. New York actually led 1-0 after the first period, but Buffalo scored twice in the second period to take the lead for good. Thomas Vanek, who scored two goals, made the Rangers pay when he swooped in after a rebound of Derek Roy's shot that hit off goalie Lundqvist's glove and slammed in the loose puck to make it 2-1 with 7:30 left in the second. Lundqvist made 15 saves in the loss.
Analysis: Lundqvist came into the game with wins in his first four starts and a 1.25 GAA. He allowed more than two goals in a start for the first time Wednesday, but it's not like he was embarrased either. Lundqvist continues to post strong efforts in net and remains a must-start Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG is also a high-end option.
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| 10/14/2008 |
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Rangers fans serenade Lundqvist
News: Henrik Lundqvist was sharp during Monday's 4-1 win against the Devils after getting the night off in New York's 4-3 victory at Philadelphia on Saturday. Lundqvist had 25 saves in going to 4-0 and allowed the only goal on a backhand shot by John Madden in the second period. By the end of the game, chants of "Hen-rik, Hen-rik" saluted Lundqvist.
Analysis: The Rangers have been ridiculously hot to open the season and actually look like they have made the right offseason moves to give Lundqvist a little offensive support. He was a strong goalie in 2007-08 with little offense, but now the Rangers look like a complete team, Lundqvist could be well on his way to being the top Fantasy goalie. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats. The Rangers TG is also a high-end option.
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| 10/10/2008 |
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Lundqvist improves to 3-0
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 30 shots during Friday's 4-2 win against the Blackhawks to improve to 3-0, building off two 2-1 wins against Tampa Bay in Prague, Czech Republic. Lundqvist never trailed in Friday's game and allowed just a first-period goal to Patrick Kane and a third-period goal to Duncan Keith, both at even strength.
Analysis: Don't look now folks, but Lundqvist is easily the early favorite for the Vezina Trophy just a week into the season. He still might not be getting a ton of offensive support, but Lundqvist is getting just enough to win. He is also doing a pretty good job in net. Lundqvist is an All-Star level goalie and that makes him a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 10/5/2008 |
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Lundqvist has two-win weekend
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist fell behind 1-0 in the first period Sunday against the Lightning when Adam Hall deflected home a goal at 18:17 of the first period, but he bounced back to shut out Tampa Bay in the final two periods as New York rallied for a 2-1 win. Lundqvist made 18 saves and he won both starts during a two-game weekend series against Tampa Bay in Prague, Czech Republic.
Analysis: Lundqvist allowed just two goals in his first two games, but got only four goals in support. The Rangers struggled plenty on offense in 2007-08 and it was Lundqvist who needed to be strong on most nights to keep himself in line for the win. New York is a good team and Lundqvist is an All-Star level goalie. That makes him a No. 1 Fantasy goalie, and the Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 10/4/2008 |
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Lundqvist starts off with a win
News: Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist made 20 saves and allowed just one goal in the team's season-opening 2-1 win against Tampa Bay in the Czech Republic Saturday.
Analysis: Lundqvist was a big reason the Rangers made the playoffs in 2007-08. New York struggled on offense for most of the season, but Lundqvist played so stellar in goal, he kept them in many games. He might have only won 37 games, but had a .912 save percentage, 10 shutouts and a 2.23 GAA. He's off to a good start this season and the Rangers were able to control the puck for the most part, keeping Tampa's shot count low. Lundqvist is a star in net and 2008-09 could be an even better season, if he can stay healthy
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| 9/27/2008 |
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Lundqvist not concerned about knees
News: The Sports Xchange reports Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist isn't overly concerned, but the superstar goalie received a cortisone shot in each knee in August to relieve soreness that has bothered him on and off throughout the summer since a collision late in the Rangers' playoff series last spring against Pittsburgh. "We thought it would heal itself, but it wasn't getting any better," said the 24-year-old Lundqvist, who also told reporters he plans to appear in the 70 or so games he has played in each of the last two seasons. "I think that's a good number," he added. "I've been going into the playoffs feeling good. Obviously, the last month going into the playoffs, it's how you manage practice and stay fresh. A lot of the time is how the team is playing, how much you have to work, and we all were playing well."
Analysis: Lundqvist was a big reason the Rangers made the playoffs in 2007-08. New York struggled on offense for most of the season, but Lundqvist played so stellar in goal, he kept them in many games. He might have only won 37 games, but had a .912 save percentage, 10 shutouts and a 2.23 GAA. Lundqvist is a star in net and 2008-09 could be an even better season, if he can stay healthy. Don't shy away from Lundqvist in drafts just because he needed a few cortisone shots. He remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie.
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| 4/24/2008 |
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Lundqvist finishes with 10 shutouts
News: New Jersey's Martin Brodeur, Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers and San Jose's Evgeni Nabokov are finalists for the Vezina Trophy given to the NHL's top goaltender. Brodeur won the trophy for the third time last year. It is the eighth time he is a finalist. Lundqvist and Nabokov have never won the award. Lundqvist is a finalist for the third straight season. He was third in 2006 and 2007. The winner will be named at the league's awards show on June 12 in Toronto.
Analysis: Lundqvist was a big reason the Rangers made the playoffs in 2007-08. New York struggled on offense for most of the season, but Lundqvist played so stellar in goal, he kept them in many games. He might have only won 37 games, but had a .912 save percentage, 10 shutouts and a 2.23 GAA. Lundqvist is a star in net and 2008-09 could be an even better season. He will be an elite Fantasy goaltender on Draft Day 2008.
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| 4/1/2008 |
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Lundqvist loses shutout late, wins
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist lost his shutout bid at 10:03 of the third period when Maxime Talbot scored on a slap shot, but it was his only blemish as New York went on to win 2-1 in overtime. Lundqvist made 21 saves for his second win in three starts. He has allowed two or fewer goals in six of his last seven games.
Analysis: It has been a tough year at times for Lundqvist, who has 36 wins. The Rangers offense has not been as explosive as everyone envisioned despite the addition of Scott Gomez and Chris Drury. That has actually cost Lundqvist some close games. Still, he starts pretty much every game and has posted nine shutouts in 2007-08. Continue to start Lundqvist and the Rangers TG in most Fantasy formats.
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| 3/30/2008 |
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Lundqvist can't hold onto lead
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist was staked an early 1-0 lead Sunday against the Penguins, but he allowed two goals in the first period and never rebounded. Pittsburgh went on to win 3-1 and send Lundqvist to his first loss since March 15. Sunday was also the first time in six games he allowed more than two goals in a contest.
Analysis: It has been a tough year at times for Lundqvist, who has 35 wins. The Rangers offense has not been as explosive as everyone envisioned despite the addition of Scott Gomez and Chris Drury. That has actually cost Lundqvist some close games. Still, he starts pretty much every game and has posted nine shutouts in 2007-08. Continue to start Lundqvist and the Rangers TG in most Fantasy formats.
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| 3/27/2008 |
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Lundqvist lucky as Rangers rally
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist watched his teammates rally from a 2-1 deficit in the third period Thursday against the Devils and New York pulled out a 3-2 win. Lundqvist made 32 saves while shutting out the Devils in the first and third period. He has now won three of his last four starts and has allowed two or fewer goals in five straight.
Analysis: The Rangers are playing some of their best defensive hockey right now as they fight for a playoff berth. This is great news for Fantasy owners as Lundqvist is a must-start Fantasy option. Continue to keep him active down the stretch. The Rangers TG is also a solid Fantasy option.
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| 3/25/2008 |
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Lundqvist takes tough loss to Flyers
News: Henrik Lundqvist was pretty good until a late collapse by the Rangers, who lost 2-1 in overtime to the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. Lundqvist stopped 12 shots through the first two periods before Daniel Briere and Mike Richards put the puck past him in the thhird period and overtime.
Analysis: Lundqvist has traded the last six games prior to Tuesday night of wins and losses in pairs. He has six wins and four losses in March. Lundqvist is in net pretty much every game for the Rangers which makes him a must-start Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 3/19/2008 |
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Lundqvist beats Brodeur sixth time
News: Henrik Lundqvist turned aside Jamie Langenbrunner, Brian Gionta and Zach Parise in the tiebreaker after making 17 saves through overtime and the New York Rangers beat the New Jerrsey Devils 2-1 in the shootout on Wednesday. The only blemish was Dainius Zubrus' power-play goal in the first period that looked as though it would be enough for New Jersey to finally top the Rangers this season. But the Rangers improved to 6-0 this season against the conference-leading Devils, holding them to five goals in the process and winning three times after regulation. New York tied Ottawa in points in the Eastern Conference playoff race but is still in sixth place on the basis of one fewer win.
Analysis: Lundqvist and the Rangers have been one of the better teams since late January and that's great news for Lundqvist owners in Fantasy leagues since he starts pretty much every game for New York. Lundqvist still remains a must-start Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 3/18/2008 |
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Lundqvist fastest Ranger to 100 wins
News: Henrik Lundqvist stopped 22 shots for the New York Rangers, who got back to their winning ways with a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. The Rangers had lost two straight in Florida against the Panthers and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Analysis: Lundqvist becomes the fastest goalie in Rangers history to reach 100 wins, doing so in 187 games. Mike Richter made it to 100 wins in 198 games. The Rangers have still been one of the better teams since late January and that's great news for Lundqvist since he starts pretty much every game for New York. Lundqvist still remains a must-start Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 3/16/2008 |
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Lundqvist loses twice on Florida trip
News: The New York Rangers arrived in Florida on a hot streak. Two days in the Sunshine State cooled them off. Mike Smith made 20 saves to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the Rangers 3-0 on Saturday night. Henrik Lundqvist made 27 saves for the Rangers. The Rangers are sixth in the Eastern Conference but only four points ahead of ninth-place Buffalo, the first team below the postseason cutoff. New York lost 3-2 at Florida on Friday. "It's very disappointing," Lundqvist said. "We came on this trip with a lot of confidence, and we felt like our game was where it should be. But it felt like we were missing a little bit of intensity in our game and got outbattled a little bit."
Analysis: Lundqvist wasn't bad during the two-game Florida trip, he just got no offensive help. The Rangers have still been one of the better teams since late January and that's great news for Lundqvist since he starts pretty much every game for New York. Lundqvist still remains a must-start Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 3/14/2008 |
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Lundqvist takes rare recent loss
News: Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist allowed a goal in each period and finished with 28 saves in Friday's 3-2 loss against the Florida Panthers as the teams split the four-game season series. The Rangers had been 10-0-3 since a 4-1 home loss to Anaheim on Feb. 7.
Analysis: Lundqvist started for the 12th straight start and is 8-1-2 in that span. Despite this loss, Lundqvist and the Rangers are playing well right now and Fantasy owners have benefited from it. Continue to start Lundqvist and the Rangers TG in all Fantasy formats.
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| 3/10/2008 |
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Lundqvist survives shootout Monday
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 19 shots in regulation and overtime, and triumphed over the Sabres Monday in a shootout. In the shootout, Lundqvist stopped the first two shooters he faced, before being beaten by Jason Pominville's snap shot. Still, the Rangers scored twice in the shootout and won 3-2. He has now won his last three starts and has allowed just three goals in that span.
Analysis: Lundqvist made his 11th straight start Monday and is 8-0-2 in that span. Lundqvist and the Rangers are getting hot at the right time, and Fantasy owners are cashing in. Continue to start Lundqvist and the Rangers TG in all Fantasy formats.
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| 3/9/2008 |
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Lundqvist stones Bruins for shutout
News: Nigel Dawes' shootout goal settled a brilliant goaltending duel between New York teammate Henrik Lundqvist and Boston's Alex Auld and lifted the Rangers to a stirring 1-0 victory over the Bruins on Sunday. Through regulation, Auld made 35 saves. He was matched by Lundqvist, who stopped 29 shots. Boston held a 2-1 edge in overtime.
Analysis: Lundqvist has eight shutouts this season. Lundqvist proved sharp in his first outing since earning his 30th win of the season Thursday night with a 26-save effort against the New York Islanders in a 4-1 win. Lundqvist made his 10th straight start and is 7-0-2 in that span. Lundqvist and the Rangers are getting hot at the right time, and Fantasy owners are cashing in. Continue to start Lundqvist and the Rangers TG in all Fantasy formats.
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| 3/6/2008 |
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Lundqvist collects win No. 30
News: Henrik Lundqvist bounced back from Tuesday's loss to the Islanders with a 26-save effort and the New York Rangers earned a split of the home-and-home series with a 4-1 victory Thursday night. The Rangers, who lost 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday night, came out of the two-game series with three points out of four. They are 8-0-3 in their last 11. Lundqvist's only blemish was Sean Bergenheim's second-period goal that caromed in off Rangers defenseman Marek Malik.
Analysis: Lundqvist is just the second goalie to win 30 games in each of his first three seasons. Ron Hextal was the other in the late 1980s. He will be instrumental as the Rangers make their run toward the playoffs and remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 3/4/2008 |
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Lundqvist edged in shootout
News: Henrik Lundqvist only faced 18 shots from the Islanders but was beaten three times in regulation before Jeff Tambellini scored in the sixth round in the shootout and the New York Islanders overcame another short-handed goal to beat the New York Rangers 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Lundqvist is still one win short of 30 for the season. He will be instrumental as the Rangers make a playoff push and remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 3/2/2008 |
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Lundqvist yanked from net Sunday
News: Pucks flew into the net at such a dizzying pace that the starting goalies for the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers were gone before two minutes elapsed in the second period Sunday. The backups fared much better, and when it was over Steve Valiquette had his third win over the Flyers this season. Coming on in relief of ineffective Henrik Lundqvist, Valiquette stopped 17 of 18 shots through overtime and was perfect in the shootout for the Rangers, who beat the Flyers 5-4 Sunday. Lundqvist made just five saves and allowed three goals before being pulled after the first period.
Analysis: Lundqvist had won five of his previous six starts coming into Sunday, so forgive him for a temporary letdown. He still has 29 wins on the season and eight shutouts. He will be instrumental as the Rangers make a playoff push and remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 2/28/2008 |
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Lundqvist solid for Rangers again
News: Henrik Lundqvist turned away 24 shots and lifted the Rangers to a 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, New York's third straight victory and sixth in eight games. Lundqvist is now one win short of 30 for the season.
Analysis: Lundqvist has seven shutouts included in his 29 wins this season. He gets to start just about every game and remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option although the wins are starting to come in with more consistency.
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| 2/23/2008 |
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Lundqvist pretty sharp for Rangers
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 26 saves in helping the Rangers bounce back after squandering a 5-0 lead in a 6-5 shootout loss at Montreal on Tuesday and New York took a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday in a game between two teams battling for playoff contention.
Analysis: Lundqvist is having a pretty decent season to this point with 27 wins, including seven shutouts. Lundqvist pretty much starts every game and remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option until the wins come in with more consistency.
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| 2/19/2008 |
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Lundqvist on end of bad Rangers loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist must've thought he had a good win ahead when the Rangers jumped to a 5-0 lead over the Canadiens on Tuesday, but it wasn't so. Montreal rallied from the five-goal deficit to stage the biggest comeback on franchise history and pull out a 6-5 shootout win. Saku Koivu beat Lundqvist with a forehand deke on Montreal's second shootout attempt. Lundqvist finished with 27 saves, including five good ones in overtime.
Analysis: All in all, Lundqvist is having a pretty decent season that to this point makes up 26 wins, including seven shutouts. Lundqvist pretty much starts every game and remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option until the wins come in consistently.
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| 2/17/2008 |
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Lundqvist 2-0 since signing extension
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 29 saves for the Rangers, who beat a Western team in their last chance after going 0-7-2 in the first nine, during a 3-1 win Sunday against the Sharks. Lundqvist, who also stopped 29 Saturday against Buffalo, is 2-0 since signing a six-year contract extension.
Analysis: If you can look past Lundqvist's record (26-21-5), you will see he is having a pretty decent season. He came into Sunday's game with a 2.34 GAA and seven shutouts. The Rangers have underperformed in 2007-08, but Lundqvist pretty much starts every game and remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Rangers TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option until the wins come in consistently.
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| 2/16/2008 |
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Lundqvist almost gets shutout
News: Henrik Lundqvist, in his first game since signing a six-year, $41.25 million deal with the Rangers, made 29 saves in a 5-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Lundqvist had not played since a loss to Anaheim on Feb. 7, sitting out both games last weekend before New York's rare five-day break. Thomas Vanek's power-play goal spoiled Lundqvist's shutout bid with 6:58 remaining.
Analysis: The 25-year-old Swede is 25-21-5 this season with a 2.37 goals-against average in 51 games. Lundqvist remains a must-start goalie in all Fantasy formats for now.
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| 2/14/2008 |
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Rangers ink Lundqvist to big contract
News: Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers agreed Thursday on a six-year, $41.25 million contract extension that will keep the two-time Vezina Trophy finalist in the fold through the 2013-14 season. Lundqvist, playing on a one-year deal worth $4.25 million, has struggled lately after a strong start to his third NHL season. The terms were hammered out this week as the Rangers enjoyed a rare five-day break between games.
Analysis: The 25-year-old Swede is 24-21-5 this season with a 2.37 goals-against average in 50 games. He backstopped his country's Olympic gold medal run during the 2006 Turin Games. "It feels good," New York's franchise goalie said Thursday after practice. "I said since Day One that I really like New York, I like to play for the Rangers and am so excited to be done with this deal." Lundqvist has won just six times in his last 16 appearances and has had a goals against average higher than 2.50 since December. He remains a must-start goalie in all formats for now.
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| 2/13/2008 |
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Report: Rangers ink Lundqvist
News: According to a report in the New York Daily News, the Rangers have signed 25-year-old netminder Henrik Lundqvist to a deal believed to be for six years at more than $6.5 million a year. The Rangers are expected to make a formal announcement on Thursday.
Analysis: Lundqvist has been one of the most disappointing Fantasy options this season, but the Rangers clearly know he can be so much better. He does have 24 wins, but also has 21 losses. He has won just six times in his last 16 appearances and has had a goals against average higher than 2.50 since December. He remains a must-start goalie in all formats for now, but keep an eye on his starts over the next couple of weeks.
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| 2/10/2008 |
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Lundqvist on bench for two games
News: Coming off two consecutive shutouts, against Philadelphia on Jan. 31 and Saturday, Rangers goaltender Steve Valiquette started on a second consecutive day Sunday against the Capitals for the first time in his career. He stopped 21 shots, but was helpless against Mike Green's decisive blast that won the game for Washington, 3-2 in overtime. Goalie Henrik Lundqvist was forced to watch from the bench the last two games after starting 50 contests.
Analysis: Lundqvist has been one of the most disappointing Fantasy options this season. He does have 24 wins, but also had 21 losses. He has won just six times in his last 16 appearances and has had a goals against average higher than 2.50 since December. The mental rest might actually help Lundqvist get on track. He is not in jeopardy of losing his job to Valquette and still remains a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 2/7/2008 |
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Ducks bite Lundqvist four times
News: If there is one goal Henrik Lundqvist would want back was the one by Corey Perry in Thursday's second period of a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Perry took a shot from the right circle that squeezed under the goalie's left arm and trickled over the line. Lundqvist gave up four goals on 19 shots.
Analysis: Lundqvist has been playing pretty decent lately, but has now lost two straight. Even so, he remains a must-start Fantasy goalie because he gets most of the starts in the Rangers net. Keep him active in all leagues.
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| 2/5/2008 |
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Lundqvist not a King on Tuesday
News: Henrik Lundqvist gave up four goals on 31 shots against the Los Angeles Kings and lost 4-2 on Tuesday. That ends a short two-game win streak for Lundqvist.
Analysis: Lundqvist has won four of his last six starts and is definitely playing like a must-start Fantasy goalie at the moment. Keep him active in all leagues.
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| 2/3/2008 |
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H. Lundqvist has good saves game
News: One game after recording 33 saves at New Jersey, Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist had 28 on Sunday at Montreal. He allowed three goals in recording his 24th win of the season.
Analysis: Lundqvist has won four of his last five games and is definitely playing like a must-start Fantasy goalie at the moment. Keep him active in all leagues.
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| 2/1/2008 |
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Lundqvist dominates Devils again
News: Henrik Lundqvist played after getting a night off at Philadelphia and made 33 saves as the New York Rangers continued their dominance of the New Jersey Devils with a 3-1 win on Friday night. Lundqvist and the Rangers shut down the Devils in the third period, limiting them to five shots. Lundqvist preserved the win, stopping a stuff attempt by Zach Parise in the closing seconds.
Analysis: The Rangers have won all five meetings this season between the metropolitan area rivals and Lundqvist has been a major part of that success. He was in net for all five wins, allowing only five goals. "It's always fun to beat the New York-area teams," Lundqvist said. "We have three more games against these guys and they have been good games. They are a good team but, so far this year, we have really played our best every time we play them." Lundqvist should be a starter in all Fantasy formats at the moment.
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| 1/29/2008 |
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Lundqvist not able to sustain game
News: Henrik Lundqvist has not been able to get on the right track with consistency. He has been struggling this month with just four wins and now eight loses. Lundqvist conceded three goals on 27 shots on Tuesday in a 3-1 loss at Carolina.
Analysis: Lundqvist record for the season drops to 22-19-5. Lundqvist has looked good in some games just as the Rangers have, but in some other games the Rangers look very normal. Still, Lundqvist is a decent enough goalie on a decent enough team to start in all formats at the moment.
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| 1/24/2008 |
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Lundqvist wins on Leetch's night
News: Henrik Lundqvist was perfect through three rounds of the shootout for the Rangers, who finished a two-game homestand against the Atlanta Thrashers with a 2-1 victory Thursday night. Lundqvist denied Mark Recchi, Slava Kozlov and Marian Hossa in the shootout. Before the game, the Rangers retired Brian Leetch's No. 2 and raised a banner to the Madison Square Garden rafters in between those honoring former teammates Mark Messier and Mike Richter.
Analysis: Lundqvist improves ot 22-18-5 this season as he and the Rangers continue their quest to try and move up in the standings. Lundqvist has looked good in some games just as the team has, but others the Rangers look very normal. Still, Lundqvist is a decent enough goalie on a decent enough team to start in all formats at the moment.
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| 1/22/2008 |
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Lundqvist shuts out Thrashers
News: Henrik Lundqvist got plenty of offense on Tuesday when the New York Rangers beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-0. Lundqvist did not have a very busy game, having to stop just 14 shots in earning his seventh shutout of the season and 14th in three NHL seasons.
Analysis: Lundqvist improves ot 21-18-5 this season as he and the Rangers continue their quest to tru and find their place in the NHL. Some games Lundqvist and his team look good, but then others they look very normal. Still, Lundqvist is a decent enough goalie on a decent enough team to start in all formats at the moment.
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| 1/20/2008 |
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Lundqvist loses fifth in last nine
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist lost for the fifth time in his last nine games Sunday as New York fell 3-1 to the Boston Bruins. Lundqvist made 17 saves in defeat.
Analysis: Lundqvist is now 20-18-5 this season as he and the Rangers continue their quest to tru and find their place in the NHL. Some games Lundqvist and his team look good, but then others they look very normal. Still, Lundqvist is a decent enough goalie on a decent enough team to start in all formats at the moment.
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| 1/19/2008 |
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Lundqvist loses shootout decision
News: Despite playing a solid all-around game, G Henrik Lundqvist lost a shootout decision 4-3 to the Boston Bruins on Saturday. Lundqvist stopped 36 shots, a lot of them coming in bunches, but could not stop Phil Kessel and Zdeno Chara in the shootout.
Analysis: Lundqvist has two wins in his last four starts and may be getting back to his better self after a slow start in 2008. The Rangers are too good of a team to struggle for an extended period, so despite his recent slump, Lundqvist still remains a must-start Fantasy option. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 1/16/2008 |
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Lundqvist collect 20th win of season
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 23 saves for his 20th win of the season, 2-1 against the Sabres, the team that knocked the Rangers out in the second round of last year's playoffs. Lundqvist has two wins in the last three starts, but also just two in seven games.
Analysis: Lundqvist did not have a good start to the New Year, but maybe he's starting to turn it around a little. The Rangers are too good of a team to struggle for an extended period, so despite his recent slump, Lundqvist still remains a must-start Fantasy option. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 1/15/2008 |
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Lundqvist done in slow start
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist allowed three first-period goals on his way to a 4-1 loss Monday against the Penguins. He made 19 saves while losing for the fourth time in six starts. He has just one win in that span, which came Saturday against the Canadiens.
Analysis: Lundqvist is having an awful start to the New Year. He came into Monday's contest 1-3-1 with a 3.38 GAA in five January starts. The Rangers are too good of a team to struggle for an extended period, so despite his recent slump, Lundqvist still remains a must-start Fantasy option. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 1/12/2008 |
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Lundqvist gets back on track
News: Henrik Lundqvist, whose recent slide cost him an invitation to the All-Star Game, made 18 saves in Saturday's 4-1 win over Montreal. Lundqvist lost his shutout bid 7:10 into the third period on Sergei Kostitsyn's power-play goal.
Analysis: New York had gone 0-4-1 since a home overtime victory against the Canadiens on Dec. 29. Lundqvist had been 2-5-2 with a 3.81 goals-against average in his previous nine games after going 16-11-2 with a 1.98 GAA and six shutouts in his first 29. Despite some of his struggles, Lundqvist is still the Rangers' main starter and remains a must-start Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 1/10/2008 |
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Lundqvist continues to struggle
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist allowed six goals on 30 shots in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. Lundqvist has now allowed four or more goals in five of his last eight appearances and has lost even of the last nine games, including three in a row.
Analysis: Needless to say, is going through a rough time right now, but despite the struggles he is still the Rangers' main starter. He remains a must-start Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 1/8/2008 |
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Lundqvist touched for four goals
News: Henrik Lundqvist allowed four goals on 25 shots he faced in the 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. The fifth goal was an empty netter. Lundqvist has now allowed four or more goals in four of his last seven appearances and has lost six of the last eight games.
Analysis: It is clear that Lundqvist is going through a struggling period, but despite the slump he is still the Rangers' main starter. He remains a must-start Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 1/3/2008 |
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Flames torch Henrik Lundqvist
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 18 shots during a 4-3 loss to the Flames Wednesday. He trailed from the get-go as Calgary went up 1-0 just 1:39 into the game. The loss snapped a two-game winning streak for Lundqvist, who has now allowed four or more goals in three of his last six appearances.
Analysis: Lundqvist had put together some nice outings before Wednesday's catastrophe. Whether it is a mental breakdown or the Rangers' defense, Lundqvist is having a hard time in net. Despite his recent struggles, he still starts pretty much every game in net for the Rangers and remains a must-start Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 12/31/2007 |
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Lundqvist secures win vs. Habs
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 18 saves during a 4-3 overtime win Sunday against the Canadiens. He has now won his last two starts after going winless in his previous three outings.
Analysis: Lundqvist is finally looking like his old self after he had some rough outings in mid-December. He still starts pretty much every game in net for the Rangers and remains a must-start Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 12/27/2007 |
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Lundqvist gets 17th win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist ended a three-game winless streak when he picked up the victory Wednesday night in a 4-2 decision over the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Lundqvist came into Wednesday night having allowed 13 goals in his last three games, so his two goals allowed were a pleasant surprise for his owners. In Fantasy Week 14 (Dec. 31-Jan. 6), the Rangers head west to take on Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton. Lundqvist will likely sit one of the first two, back-to-back games, so plan on him only having two starts.
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| 12/24/2007 |
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Lundqvist allows three goals in loss
News: Henrik Lundqvist rebounded from consecutive games in which he allowed a total of 10 goals, and made 22 saves Sunday against Ottawa, but he still lost the game. The Rangers lost for the fifth time in seven games (2-3-2).
Analysis: Lundqvist does have two shutouts in his last eight games, but in five of the other six contests he has allowed four or more goals. It has been pretty bad for Lundqvist in December. He is just going through a slump right now and should break out of it soon. He is still far too valuable to bench in Fantasy leagues. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 12/22/2007 |
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Lundqvist loses in overtime
News: Wojtek Wolski tapped in the winning shot 1:16 into overtime past Henrik Lundqvist, and Milan Hejduk scored two goals in the Colorado Avalanche's 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Friday night. Jeff Finger gathered up a loose puck in the Rangers zone and fired a shot at Lundqvist, who had the puck trickle through his pads. Wolski knocked it in for his 12th goal of the season. Lundqvist made 31 saves in losing for the second straight start.
Analysis: Lundqvist does have two shutouts in his last seven games, but in the other five contests he has allowed four or more goals. It has been pretty bad for Lundqvist in December. He is just going through a slump right now and should break out of it soon. He is still far too valuable to bench in Fantasy leagues. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 12/20/2007 |
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Gaborik, Wild bombard Lundqvist
News: Wild forward Marian Gaborik slipped five goals past Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist Thursday and New York was forced to pull their goalie with 10 minutes left during a 6-3 loss to Minnesota. He allowed six goals on 18 shots before giving way to Steve Valiquette with eight minutes remaining. Valiquette stopped all four shots he faced.
Analysis: Lundqvist does have two shutouts in his last four games, but in the other two contests he has allowed a total of 11 goals. It has been pretty bad for Lundqvist in December as he has allowed four or more goals in four of his seven starts. He is just going through a slump right now and should break out of it soon. He is still far too valuable to bench in Fantasy leagues. The Rangers TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
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| 12/19/2007 |
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Lundqvist posts sixth shutout
News: Henrik Lundqvist was back in goal Tuesday against Pittsburgh after sitting out one game because of the flu. He needed to make only 18 saves for his sixth shutout this season and 13th of his NHL career. The final few seconds proved to be the hardest for Lundqvist, but not because of Pittsburgh. The third-year goalie got emotional at the end as his mind drifted to his father, who is going through a difficult time following recent surgery. "The last 20 seconds you just start thinking about it," he said. "It's tough."
Analysis: Lundqvist had lost three of his previous four starts, but he also has two shutouts now in his past three. He's certainly erratic, but if the Rangers can pot some goals for him -- which is easier said than done -- then he is usually solid. Keep him active in all leagues.
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| 12/16/2007 |
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Lundqvist dresses as backup
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist served as Steve Valiquette's backup Sunday against the Coyotes because he is trying to recover from the flu. Lundqvist is 1-2-1 in his last four games and has allowed four or more goals in three of those contests.
Analysis: Lundqvist seems to be a bit fatigued -- both physically and mentally -- and it is not surprising he has come down with the flu. He should be back in the lineup soon and is a low-risk injury start for Fantasy Week 12 (Dec. 17-23). Despite his recent struggles, Lundqvist remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie.
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| 12/12/2007 |
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Lundqvist allows decisive OT goal
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 30 saves, but let the decisive goal slide by 3:41 into overtime during a 5-4 loss Wednesday against the Capitals. The winning goal came after New York's Brendan Shanahan stumbled and fell to the ice in the Capitals zone, allowing Brooks Laich to steal the puck and head the other way on an odd-man rush. Laich passed to Mike Green, and the defenseman put the puck past goalie Henrik Lundqvist.
Analysis: Lundqvist follows up a shutout against the Devils with a poor performance against the Capitals. He has now allowed four or more goals in three of his last four contests -- all losses. Lundqvist seems to be a bit fatigued -- both physically and mentally -- but the Rangers continue to send him out. Despite his recent struggles, Lundqvist remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie.
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| 12/10/2007 |
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Lundqvist posts shutout Sunday
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 17 saves during a 1-0 overtime win Sunday against the Rangers. Lundqvist made his biggest save of the first period just after the opening faceoff. Zach Parise let go of a one-timer on New Jersey's initial rush at 13 seconds. He didn't face another shot until he forced John Madden to go wide on a breakaway during 4-on-4 play, and denied his backhanded attempt with 7:33 left in the period. It was his first win in three starts. He had allowed four goals in his previous two outings, both losses.
Analysis: Lundqvist seemed a bit fatigued in his previous outings, so the Rangers gave him the night off Friday. How does he respond? With a shutout. He now has 15 wins this season and remains a must-start Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 12/6/2007 |
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Lundqvist awful against Leafs
News: Nik Antropov scored a career-high three goals, chasing Henrik Lundqvist and sending the Toronto Maple Leafs to a season-high fourth straight victory, 6-2 over the slumping New York Rangers on Thursday. Steve Valiquette started the third period for New York in relief of Lundqvist, who allowed four goals for the second straight game -- both at home -- after going 18 straight without yielding more than three. He made just six saves. Valiquette made four saves and allowed two goals.
Analysis: There has been no reports of Lundqvist suffering from an injury, so it appears as though he is just mired in a slump. He has lost four of his last seven starts. Let's hope he snaps out of it soon. Lundqvist still remains a No. 1 Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 12/4/2007 |
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Lundqvist loses to Canes
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 25 saves in a loss to Carolina Monday, but allowed more than three goals in a game for just the second time in 25 appearances this season. "We wanted to come back to New York after a good road game and play a good game," Lundqvist said. "Starting with myself, we have to play better." He allowed four goals.
Analysis: Lundqvist entered 9-4 at home with a 1.54 GAA and three shutouts. Lundqvist has held opponents to two or fewer goals in 17 of 25 games this season. He has been solid this season and he remains a must-start Fantasy option, as does the Rangers TG.
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| 12/1/2007 |
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Lundqvist starts December with win
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 32 saves for his league-leading 14th win during Saturday's 5-2 win against the Senators. He has now won two straight and five of his last seven.
Analysis: Lundqvist starts December with a win after going 9-3-0 in November. Lundqvist has held opponents to two or fewer goals in 17 of 24 games this season. He has been nothing short of spectacular and remains a must-start Fantasy option. As is the Rangers TG.
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| 11/30/2007 |
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H. Lundqvist beats back Isles
News: Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves for the Rangers in their second victory in five games (2-2-1) Thursday against the Islanders.
Analysis: Lundqvist continues to be sharp in net and is experiencing plenty of success in November after a slow October. Lundqvist and the Rangers TG should to stay active in all Fantasy formats.
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| 11/26/2007 |
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Lundqvist returns to net with loss
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist, back in net Sunday after sitting out Friday against the Panthers, made 15 saves during a 3-2 loss against the Stars. It was his second loss in three starts and he has only allowed more than three goals once this season.
Analysis: Lundqvist continues to be sharp in net and is experiencing plenty of success in November after a slow October. Lundqvist and the Rangers TG should to stay active in all Fantasy formats.
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| 11/22/2007 |
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Lundqvist holds TB to one goal
News: Henrik Lundqvist earned high praise from Tampa Bay coach John Tortorella. Lundqvist made 32 saves, coming within seconds of his fifth shutout this season, to lead the New York Rangers past the Lightning 2-1 on Wednesday night. "Lundqvist is probably the best goalie in the world right now," Tortorella said.
Analysis: Michel Ouellet scored with 16.7 seconds left in the third for the Lightning, who have dropped two in a row after a five-game winning streak. The goal prevented Lundqvist from earning his 12th career shutout. "It's always tough to lose a shutout like that, when it's close and it felt like I had a good shutout going here," Lundqvist said. Lundqvist has held opponents to two goals or fewer in 11 of his last 15 games and 15 of his 21 starts this season. Lundqvist and the Rangers TG should to stay active in all Fantasy formats.
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| 11/20/2007 |
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Lundqvist loses to Islanders
News: The Rangers got 22 saves from Henrik Lundqvist but fell to 8-3 at home Monday in a loss to the Islanders. They returned to Madison Square Garden after a four-game road sweep and had won nine of 10.
Analysis: Lundqvist was the main reason the Islanders didn't cash in -- jumping, sliding and diving at loose pucks as bodies landed all around him. He even absorbed a sliding hit, followed by an elbow from Mike Comrie that went un-penalized and led to a scrum. Lundqvist has held opponents to two goals or fewer in 10 of his last 14 games and 14 of his 20 starts this season. Lundqvist and the Rangers TG should to stay active in all Fantasy formats.
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| 11/17/2007 |
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Lundqvist nets seventh November win
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist stopped 20 shots during Saturday's 4-3 overtime win against the Penguins. Lundqvist has now won his last three road starts, four in a row and eight of his last nine appearances.
Analysis: Lundqvist had an outstanding Fantasy Week 7 (Nov. 12-18) by picking up three wins and allowing eight goals while making 62 saves. For all those waiting for Lundqvist to catch fire, it is finally happening. He is 7-1 in eight November starts with two shutouts. The Rangers offense is also starting to heat up. This is why Lundqvist and the Rangers TG needs to stay active in all Fantasy formats.
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| 11/15/2007 |
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Lundqvist wins again on road
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 18 saves in regulation and overtime, then didn't allow a goal during the shootout to lead New York to a 4-3 win Thursday. Lundqvist made 22 saves to earn his first road win of the season during Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Devils and has now won his last two road starts.
Analysis: For all those waiting for Lundqvist to catch fire, it is finally happening. He is 6-1 in seven November starts with two shutouts. The Rangers offense is also starting to heat up. This is why Lundqvist and the Rangers TG needs to stay active in all Fantasy formats.
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| 11/15/2007 |
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Lundqvist sharp coming off rest
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves to earn his first road win of the season (1-5-1)during Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Devils, and should be back in goal Thursday when the Rangers face first-place Philadelphia. He was sharp following his first day off Saturday after playing the first 16 games. He got the best of Martin Brodeur. "It feels good," Lundqvist said. "It's great for him to reach (win No. 500), but not tonight. It was our win. We played a really good road game."
Analysis: For all those waiting for Lundqvist to catch fire, it is finally happening. He is 5-1 in six November starts with two shutouts. The Rangers offense is also starting to heat up. This is why Lundqvist and the Rangers TG needs to stay active in all Fantasy formats.
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| 11/8/2007 |
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Lundqvist rebounds after loss
News: Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist recovered well from a 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday with a 26-save effort during Thursday's 4-2 win over the Penguins. He made his 16th straight start and allowed more than one goal for just the third time in 10 games.
Analysis: Lundqvist has won five of his last six starts and has been one of the strongest goalies to open the season, even if his record begs to differ. The Rangers offense has been stagnant, but it should pick up soon. Lundqvist and the Rangers TG remain must-start Fantasy options.
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| 11/7/2007 |
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H. Lundqvist finally loses again
News: Henrik Lundqvist has played in every game this season and allowed more than one goal for the first time in five games Tuesday at the Islanders. That was enough to drop the Rangers to 0-5-1 on the road. Lundqvist finished with 24 saves, and three goals allowed, in the loss after posting three shutouts in his previous six outings.
Analysis: The Rangers, who went 5-1 on a homestand that concluded Monday with a 2-0 victory against Philadelphia, scored only 12 goals during that stretch but managed to keep winning on the back of Henrik Lundqvist's strong goaltending. They recorded 22 shots in the first period Monday and 45 overall, but ran into more resistance against the Islanders. Lundqvist made his 42nd straight start over the last two seasons Tuesday night. Lundqvist and the Rangers TG remain must-start Fantasy options.
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| 11/6/2007 |
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Lundqvist earns fourth shutout
News: The questions thrown at Henrik Lundqvist are posing more of a challenge than the pucks he is deflecting with relative ease. There is no clear-cut reason why the third-year goalie has been so good and so durable so far in the young season, but he isn't pressing for answers. Lundqvist earned his fourth shutout of the season, stopping 30 shots, in the New York Rangers' 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night. Not only has Lundqvist looked incredibly sharp, he has shown no signs of fatigue despite playing all 14 games for the Rangers (7-6-1). "I don't know what to say," the 25-year-old Swede said. "Going into the season everybody was talking about our offensive game. But we've been playing a really strict game, defensive hockey, smart hockey. The good part is it starts to pay off."
Analysis: New York, which struggled during a 2-5-1 start, won its fourth straight to finish a 5-1 homestand. Lundqvist, who had five shutouts all last season when he played 70 games, has allowed more than one goal only once in eight games. All his shutouts this season have come in that span and the Rangers have gone 5-2-1. Lundqvist allowed just six goals on the six-game home stand with three shutouts, posting a 0.83 goals against average and .968 save percentage. Lundqvist and the Rangers TG remain must-start Fantasy options.
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| 11/3/2007 |
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Lundqvist solid in shootout for win
News: Petr Prucha scored the lone goal of the shootout Saturday night to give the New York Rangers a 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. Henrik Lundqvist stopped all three Devils shooters -- Zach Parise, Brian Gionta and John Madden -- to secure the Rangers third straight win. Lundqvist made 28 stops and has started all 13 games for the Rangers.
Analysis: Don't look now, but the Rangers are starting to heat up and so is Lundqvist. This is why you had to be patient with the Rangers early season offensive struggles. Lundqvist and the Rangers TG remain must-start Fantasy options.
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| 11/1/2007 |
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Lundqvist notches third shutout
News: Henrik Lundqvist notched another shutout as the New York Rangers went on their first winning streak of the season by beating the Washington Capitals 2-0 on Thursday. Lundqvist made 31 saves and has been a big reason why the punchless Rangers have had success in the early going. He has allowed 20 goals in playing all 12 games and already has three shutouts this season, 10 in his three-year NHL career. New York (5-6-1) has won two straight and is 3-1 on its six-game homestand despite scoring a league-low 21 times during the young season.
Analysis: Lundqvist has won three of his last four starts while allowing just one goal in those three wins. The Rangers offense continues to be less than impressive, but won't remain stagnant for an entire season. When they get rolling, watch out. Lundqvist and the Rangers TG remain must-start Fantasy options.
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| 10/30/2007 |
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Lundqvist wins at home
News: Henrik Lundqvist rebounded from a 4-1 loss to Toronto on Saturday with a 21-save effort against Tampa Bay Monday. And he allowed one goal or fewer for the fourth time in five games. "We've been playing great as a team," Lundqvist said, "but you want to feel like it pays off, too. And it finally did. It's easy to stay patient when you know it's going to pay off."
Analysis: Lundqvist was beaten by Vincent Lecavalier on a second-period penalty shot. Lundqvist has allowed two goals on five career penalty shots faced. He is putting together strong outings and remains a must-start Fantasy option, as is the Rangers TG.
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| 10/27/2007 |
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Lundqvist sent to sixth loss
News: Pavel Kubina's first of the season woke up the Maple Leafs in the second period and started a three-goal binge against the stingy Rangers and goalie Henrik Lundqvist that carried Toronto to a 4-1 victory over New York on Saturday. The Rangers entered as the lowest-scoring NHL team (15 goals), but on the strength of goalie Henrik Lundqvist, had allowed a league-low 17 goals. Lundqvist made 19 saves, but was beaten for those three second-period goals.
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