Henrik Lundkvist will get his well-earned day at Madison Square Garden. The New York Rangers announced on Monday afternoon that they will put his number 30 into the rafters on Jan. 28. That game is against the Minnesota Wild where the King’s close friend, Mats Zuccarello, is a member of the team.
“Over the franchise’s history, only 11 Rangers players have earned the honor of having their numbers raised to the Garden rafters, where they forever serve as inspiration for others to follow,” said James L. Dolan, Executive Chairman, MSG Sports. “For 15 seasons, Henrik Lundqvist embodied everything the Rangers organization stands for – excellence, commitment, pride, and leadership.