Henrik Lundqvist

Henrik Lundqvist: ‘It will be months before I can make any decisions regarding my future’

Henrik Lundqvist took to Twitter on Thursday to clarify his status after returning to the ice in full goalie gear earlier in the week.

“Going to the rink this week has been very rewarding,” Lundqvist wrote. “My health is obviously my No.1 priority. It will be months before I can make any decisions regarding my future after more tests/convos with Doctors. The one thing I do know with 100% certainty is that I still love the game.”

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Report: Henrik Lundqvist’s comeback ‘too early to determine’, announcement coming in spring

Henrik Lundqvist returned to the ice and put on his pads again Tuesday for the first time since undergoing open-heart surgery in early January. “Day 47,” Lundqvist said. “Back at the rink. Love it. Let’s do it.”

Lundqvist, who is running and training again, looked especially good in net, causing many to wonder if Hank was attempting to make a comeback this season.

Reading between the lines of a new report from the Washington Post’s Samantha Pell, Lundqvist is indeed trying to do so, but it’s “too early to determine” if doctors will clear him to play in the NHL again.

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Henrik Lundqvist hits the ice for the first time since open-heart surgery: ‘The best type of workday!’

Capitals goaltender Henrik Lundqvist skated for the first time since his surgery in January and this was no ordinary amble on the ice.

Lundqvist suited up in his full Capitals goalie gear and took shots. And you guys, he looked good while doing so.

“Day 47,” Lundqvist said. “Back at the rink. Love it. Let’s do it.”

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Henrik Lundqvist goes for a run six weeks after open-heart surgery: ‘Everything’s looking great’

Henrik Lundqvist took to social media on Wednesday to publish an update about his recovery. The Capitals’ netminder had open-heart surgery six weeks ago. Today he ran for the first time.

“Today is a good day,” Lundqvist wrote. “The checkup with the doctor this morning reaffirmed what I’ve been feeling last few weeks, everything looking great. It energized me so much I had to go out for a run (FYI, I’m not a runner). #Stepbystep”

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Henrik Lundqvist feels strong a month after open-heart surgery: ‘Recovery is going well’

Henrik Lundqvist is in positive spirits on the one month anniversary of his open-heart surgery.

Wednesday, Hank took to Twitter and posted a video from just outside 62nd Street in New York City.

“I was not sure what to expect the first month after surgery,” Lundqvist wrote. “4 weeks today and I feel strong, both body and mind filled with positive energy. Recovery is going well.”

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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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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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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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