Note: This item is listed with an asterisk, * , which means it is owned by a private collector, and is available on consignment. Henrik Lundqvist wore this white jersey while playing for the New York Rangers as a rookie during the 2005-06 National Hockey League season. The jersey is photo-matched to the Rangers' 5-1 victory over the New York Islanders on March 29, 2006 in Uniondale, NY, when Lundqvist broke the Rangers' single-season record for wins by a rookie goaltender. Lundqvist stopped 18 of 19 shots in the victory. "King Henrik" retired on August 20, 2021, marking the end of a legendary career as one of the top goalies in Rangers history. The 2012 Vezina Trophy winner twice posted double-digit shutout totals in a single season, leading the league in 2007-08 and 2010-11. Lundqvist's greatest strength was his seemingly endless lack of stamina, playing over 74% of his team's games in goal over the course of his career without wavering from his dominant best. He carried the Rangers through multiple playoff campaigns, including to the 2014 Stanley Cup Final, despite the team's penchant for playing close games night-in, night-out for years. Lundqvist is also the NHL's all-time leader in wins by a European goaltender.
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