New York Rangers: 5 Worst Defenseman to Play With Lundqvist

Dec 17, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the first period against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Henrik Lundqvist has been winning games for the New York Rangers since the 2005-06 season. Over the course of his 12-year career, Lundqvist has been tasked with masking various poor defensive play in front of him. Let’s take a look at the 5 worst defensemen he’s bailed out of bad situations.

Henrik Lundqvist’s name is synonymous with godly saves around 20-plus win seasons around New York and the NHL. He has created his aura despite playing behind some horrendous defenseman. With the 2016-17 New York Rangers defense needing an overhaul, we’ll highlight some of the worst defenseman Henrik Lundqvist has played with in his career.