Off he goes Monday, Henrik Lundqvist beginning his journey from New York to Slovakia in quest of gold for Sweden in the World Championships that will commence with a match against the Czech Republic on May 10 in Bratislava.
It will mark the King’s fifth appearance in the tournament and the 11th time he will compete in an international event wearing the Tre Kronor. Sweden is the two-time defending champion, having won with Lundqvist in nets in 2017.
“I feel a sense of pride every time I put on the yellow and blue jersey,” Lundqvist wrote in an email exchange with The Post.