Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist was named Tuesday as one of three finalists for the NHL’s King Clancy Award, which, since 1988, has been awarded each season “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.’’
Along with Lundqvist, Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Minnesota Wild forward Jason Zucker were the other finalists for the award, which honors Hall of Famer Frank “King’’ Clancy, who was involved in the NHL for decades as a player, referee, coach, GM and goodwill ambassador.
Lundqvist, who suffered through a difficult season on the ice, with career lows in victories and save percentage, and a career-worst goals-against average, nevertheless was the Rangers’ lone All-Star Game representative and continued to serve as the face of the team, as he has for most of his 14 seasons with the club.