Tonight Henrik Lundqvist’s No. 30 takes its rightful place in the iconic concave ceiling of Madison Square Garden, joining a bevy of banners that represent the history of the building and some of the greatest individuals who performed in it. The fans in attendance and watching around the world will finally get some form of closure.
Lundqvist has been back with the New York Rangers this season as an analyst during games played on MSG, and he seemingly will continue to do so as long as he wants.
The his final home game and his eventual formal exit from the team felt out of place and incomplete considering his tenure to the team, and overall meaning to the franchise.