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FILE - Then-New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist looks on from the bench during an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in New York, in this Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, file photo. Henrik Lundqvist is abandoning a long-shot attempt to return from open-heart surgery in time to play for the Washington Capitals this season after a checkup last week showed some inflammation. Lundqvist tweeted Sunday, April 11, 2021, that the inflammation around his heart requires a few months of rest and recovery. The 39-year-old goaltender had set the goal for himself of trying to join the Capitals before the end of the season. (AP Photo/Jim McIsaac, File)

Henrik Lundqvist rules out return this season due to heart inflammation

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - Then-New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist looks on from the bench during an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in New York, in this Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, file photo. Henrik Lundqvist is abandoning a long-shot attempt to return from open-heart surgery in time to play for the Washington Capitals this season after a checkup last week showed some inflammation. Lundqvist tweeted Sunday, April 11, 2021, that the inflammation around his heart requires a few months of rest and recovery. The 39-year-old goaltender had set the goal for himself of trying to join the Capitals before the end of the season. (AP Photo/Jim McIsaac, File)

Lundqvist won’t play this season after heart inflammation

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2020, file photo, New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist plays against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. Lundqvist says he is months away from making a decision about his hockey-playing future after returning to the ice less than two months since undergoing open-heart surgery. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Lundqvist back on ice, ‘months’ away from deciding future

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

In this Feb. 1, 2020, file photo, New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist plays against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. Lundqvist says he is months away from making a decision about his hockey-playing future after returning to the ice less than two months since undergoing open-heart surgery. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) **FILE**

Henrik Lundqvist back on ice, ‘months’ away from deciding future

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist reacts after being scored on by the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period of the NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 1, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Henrik Lundqvist says everything’s ‘looking great’ six weeks after heart surgery

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist reacts after a save during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in New York, in this Sunday, March 1, 2020, file photo. The Flyers defeated the Rangers 5-3. Star goalie Henrik Lundqvist will sit out the upcoming NHL season because of a heart condition, announcing the news a little more than two months after joining the Washington Capitals. Lundqvist posted a written statement and a videotaped one on social media Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, saying it was a &quot;pretty tough and emotional day.&quot; The 38-year-old from Sweden was bought out by the New York Rangers after 15 seasons and signed a $1.5 million, one-year deal with Washington in October. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Henrik Lundqvist says he’s scheduled for open-heart surgery

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist makes a save during the third period of the team's NHL hockey against the Carolina Hurricanes in New York. Lundqvist signed with the Washington Capitals when free agency opened Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File) **FILE**

Henrik Lundqvist announces he’ll undergo open heart surgery

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist reacts after a save during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in New York, in this Sunday, March 1, 2020, file photo. The Flyers defeated the Rangers 5-3. Star goalie Henrik Lundqvist will sit out the upcoming NHL season because of a heart condition, announcing the news a little more than two months after joining the Washington Capitals. Lundqvist posted a written statement and a videotaped one on social media Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, saying it was a &quot;pretty tough and emotional day.&quot; The 38-year-old from Sweden was bought out by the New York Rangers after 15 seasons and signed a $1.5 million, one-year deal with Washington in October. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

‘Shocking’: King Henrik to miss season with heart condition

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist reacts after a save during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in New York, in this Sunday, March 1, 2020, file photo. The Flyers defeated the Rangers 5-3. Star goalie Henrik Lundqvist will sit out the upcoming NHL season because of a heart condition, announcing the news a little more than two months after joining the Washington Capitals. Lundqvist posted a written statement and a videotaped one on social media Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, saying it was a "pretty tough and emotional day." The 38-year-old from Sweden was bought out by the New York Rangers after 15 seasons and signed a $1.5 million, one-year deal with Washington in October. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) **FILE**

Henrik Lundqvist, Capitals goalie, to miss season due to heart condition

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 28, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, with New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Washington. Lundqvist signed with the Capitals when free agency opened Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Lundqvist to Caps, goalie carousel spins in NHL free agency

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist makes a save during the third period of the team's NHL hockey against the Carolina Hurricanes in New York. Lundqvist signed with the Washington Capitals when free agency opened Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File) **FILE**

Henrik Lundqvist signs one-year deal with Capitals to replace Braden Holtby in goal

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 20, 2012, file photo, New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist poses with the Vezina Trophy after winning the award for the league's best goalie during the NHL Awards in Las Vegas. The New York Rangers have bought out the contract of star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. The Rangers parted with one of the greatest netminders in franchise history on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, when they paid off the final year of his contract.(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

Rangers buy out star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist’s contract

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) stops New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) during overtime period NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference playoff hockey game action in Toronto, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

A little Lundqvist in him? Flyers counting on Hart in Game 7

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart itches the puck during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Sunday, March 1, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Flyers extend win streak to 6 with 5-3 win over Rangers

By SIMMI BUTTAR - Associated Press

New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30) stops a Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) shot in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Henrik Lundqvist shuts out Red Wings in Rangers’ 1-0 win

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) is congratulated after he scored during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Zibanejad, Lundqvist lead Rangers to 5-3 win over Hurricanes

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' David Krejci (46) celebrates his winning goal with David Pastrnak (88) and Charlie McAvoy (73) in overtime during an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers in Boston, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Krejci’s OT goal lifts Bruins over Rangers, 3-2

By GETHIN COOLBAUGH - Associated Press

New York Rangers' Adam Fox (23) skates past Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Fox, Lundqvist lead Rangers to 3-2 win over Hurricanes

By SCOTT CHARLES - Associated Press

The New York Rangers celebrate a game winning goal by Tony DeAngelo during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in New York. The Rangers won 3-2. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Rangers edge Wild 3-2 in OT, Lundqvist 5th on wins list

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press

New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin (10) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Panarin, Lundqvist lead Rangers to 4-1 win over Capitals

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press