Henrik Lundqvist Post Game Game 1 vs Nashville 10/4/2018

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Henrik Lundqvist address the media and WLIE 540am SPORTSTALKNY's Mark Rosenman after Rangers 3-2 loss in the home opener against the Nashville Predators, Henrik Lundqvist stopped 30 of 32 shots he faced, and he was selected as the game’s Second Star tonight. Lundqvist started a regular season opener with the Rangers for the 13th consecutive season (dating back to 2006-07 – franchise record for consecutive starts by a goaltender in season-opening games), and he has now appeared in at least one regular season game with the Blueshirts in 14 different seasons (2005-06 – 2018-19). By appearing in tonight’s game, Lundqvist tied Mike Richter for the most regular seasons with at least one appearance by a Rangers goaltender in franchise history (Note: Richter appeared in at least one game (regular season or playoffs) in 15 different seasons with the Blueshirts, as he made his NHL debut during the 1989 Stanley Cup Playoffs). Lundqvist also became the ninth player (skater or goaltender) to appear in at least one regular season game in 14 different seasons with the Rangers in franchise history, joining Rod Gilbert (18), Brian Leetch (17), Harry Howell (17), Ron Greschner (16), Jean Ratelle (16), Ott Heller (15), Walt Tkaczuk (14), and Richter (14). Lundqvist ranked second among NHL goaltenders in games with 30 or more saves in 2017-18 (37).(courtesy of NY Rangers Pr Department. Tune in each week on 540 am in NY NJ CT and streaming on www.sportstalknylive.com at 7pm Sundays for the live broadcast.Please take a moment to like our fan page WLIE 540 AM SPORTSTALKNY and follow us on twitter