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Lundqvist not hurt after taking puck to ribs during World Cup prep

Related Topics: Henrik Lundqvist, Rib cage

Henrik Lundqvist took a puck to the ribs while practicing in advance of Team Sweden’s pre-World Cup training camp in the goaltender’s hometown of Gothenburg, but The King told The Post he is good to go for the tournament.

“A few days ago I took a puck right to the rib cage when my equipment somehow moved,” Lundqvist said in an email. “I did have some discomfort, and it’s sore and stiff and probably will be for a while, but I’m OK.”

Lundqvist, who underwent an MRI exam, said he “skated the next day and didn’t even think about it.