Henrik Lundqvist

Henrik Lundqvist walks out of hospital a week after open-heart surgery

Henrik Lundqvist is officially out of the hospital and on the road to recovery after a scary heart procedure.

“Left the hospital yesterday,” Lundqvist wrote on Instagram. “I’ve spend [sic] a lot of days away from my kids over the last 5-8 years because of hockey. The last 9 days felt way different. It literally warmed my heart pulling up to the driveway. Will stick around in Cleveland for a little bit for more tests before heading back to NYC and continue my recovery/rehab there.”

Lundqvist included three photos: 1) of himself in front of the hospital 2) reuniting with his family back home 3) his daughters’ handmade signs which included the message Welcome Home, Daddy.

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By Ian Oland 2 weeks ago

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Report: Henrik Lundqvist to be released from the hospital ‘in the next day or so’

NBC analyst Bob McKenzie is reporting another important milestone in Henrik Lundqvist’s recovery from a heart condition that forced him out of the Capitals’ 2020-21 season.

Lundqvist revealed last week that his open-heart surgery consisting of aortic valve replacement, aortic root, and ascending aortic replacement “went really well” and took five hours to complete.

Now, McKenzie revealed that Lundqvist is nearly well enough to check out of the hospital and return home.

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By Ian Oland 2 weeks ago

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Henrik Lundqvist announces his open-heart surgery ‘went really well’

Henrik Lundqvist announced on social media Friday that he is recovering from open-heart surgery. The procedure, which occurred on Wednesday, took five hours to complete and fixed Lundqvist’s aortic valve and aortic root.

“Surgery went really well,” Lundqvist wrote. “About 5 hours to get it all taken care of. Really appreciate the great staff here at the Clevland Clinic. Last few days has been pretty crazy but feel like I’m in really good hands. Every day is a step in the right direction.”

The Capitals goaltender also shared a photo his daughter Juli drew of him.

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By Ian Oland 3 weeks ago

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Here’s how the Washington Capitals ushered in the New Year

The Washington Capitals rang in the New Year with their family and closest friends. On social media, they shared lovely new year wishes, beautiful family photos, and kinda dumb quotes.

Here’s what you missed while you celebrated day one of 2021 yourself.

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By Ian Oland 4 weeks ago

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Henrik Lundqvist announces he will have open-heart surgery

Capitals goaltender Henrik Lundqvist announced on social media Monday morning that he will have open-heart surgery.

“Staying positive here,” Lundqvist wrote.

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By Ian Oland 4 weeks ago

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Brian MacLellan anticipates Ilya Samsonov starting, Vitek Vanecek backing up during 2020-21 season

Henrik Lundqvist’s shocking announcement that he would not play this season due to a heart condition rocked the Capitals organization and the NHL community as a whole. But inside the walls of MedStar Capitals Iceplex, Hank’s exit also represented, as sad as the circumstances, an opportunity for the team’s young goaltenders who have been in a fierce and friendly competition for NHL playing time over the last few years.

Wednesday, Brian MacLellan confirmed that Ilya Samsonov would be the Capitals’ starting netminder next season during the Capitals general manager’s first press conference since Lundqvist’s announcement was made.

Mac added that while the team was open to possibly adding a veteran goalie via free agency or trade, they were also content with their depth at the position.

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By Ian Oland 1 month ago

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Henrik Lundqvist has managed his heart condition his entire career, but a routine physical revealed ‘his risk level is not acceptable’

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan talked to reporters on Wednesday for the first time since Henrik Lundqvist announced he would not play during the 2020-21 season due to a heart condition. After the Rangers bought out the future Hall of Famer in October, the Capitals signed the 38-year-old netminder to a one-year, $1.5 million deal to be Ilya Samsonov’s backup.

During the chat, MacLellan revealed that he was personally bummed to not see Hank suit up for the team, but was grateful that the Vezina Trophy-winner could get the medical attention he needs before something serious happened.

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By Ian Oland 1 month ago

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Henrik Lundqvist thanks hockey community for their support during ’emotional week’

Henrik Lundqvist is one of the most beloved players in the NHL, and, on Thursday, the hockey world collectively gasped when Hank revealed he had a heart condition that would keep him out of the 2020-21 season.

Lundqvist immediately received an outpouring of support from the NHL community, including from his teammates and NHL teams at large. It did not go unnoticed by The King.

On Sunday, Lundqvist took to Twitter to say thank you.

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By Ian Oland 1 month ago

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Nicklas Backstrom on Henrik Lundqvist being unable to play next season: ‘It’s obviously very sad news’

Henrik Lundqvist was one of the Capitals’ prized signings over the offseason, but weeks later, Hank had sad news to share. On Thursday, the future Hall of Famer announced he would be unable to play next season due to a heart condition.

“Today is a pretty tough and emotional day for me,” Lundqvist said. “For several weeks now, I’ve been undergoing several different tests related to a heart condition and after lots of discussions with doctors around the country and finally receiving the last results this week, I, unfortunately, won’t be unable to join the team this year and [will] continue the process to fix these issues.”

Two Capitals’ players particularly shaken by the news were Nicklas Backstrom and Carl Hagelin, who both were looking forward to going into battle with Hank next year. Backstrom has played with Lundqvist on the Swedish National Team, but never in the NHL, while Hagelin was a teammate and one of Hank’s best friends on the Rangers.

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By Ian Oland 1 month ago

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Henrik Lundqvist’s Capitals teammates as well as NHL community react to legendary goaltender’s sad news

Henrik Lundqvist announced on Thursday afternoon that he will miss the entire 2020-21 season due to a heart condition.

“Today is a pretty tough and emotional day for me,” the Capitals netminder said. “For several weeks now, I’ve been undergoing several different tests related to a heart condition and after lots of discussions with doctors around the country and finally receiving the last results this week, I, unfortunately, won’t be unable to join the team this year and need to continue the process to fix these issues.”

Lundqvist, who is a future Hall of Famer and one of the most beloved players in the NHL, immediately received an outpouring of support from the NHL community including from his Capitals teammates.

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By Ian Oland 1 month ago

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