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New York Rangers: Top 5 Rangers Teams in the Henrik Lundqvist Era

By Justin Starr

Feb 19, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) defends during the third period against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 19, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) defends during the third period against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Toronto, ON, Canada; Detroit Red Wings forward Brendan Shanahan (14) is congratulated by forward Martin Lapointe (20) after scoring a goal in the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2017 Rogers NHL Centennial Classic Alumni Game at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Toronto, ON, Canada; Detroit Red Wings forward Brendan Shanahan (14) is congratulated by forward Martin Lapointe (20) after scoring a goal in the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2017 Rogers NHL Centennial Classic Alumni Game at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

2006-2007 New York Rangers –

After exceeding expectations in the previous year, the New York Rangers went out and added long-time Detroit Red Wing Brendan Shanahan, Matt Cullen and Aaron Ward to bring some playoff experience into the lineup.

The Rangers were limping into February and the front office went out and acquired Sean Avery. At the trade deadline, the team had a 29–27–6 record and playoff berth looked grim. With the team still injury-riddled, Henrik Lundqvist held the weight of the team on his shoulders during the second half of the season.

The Rangers went 17-6-6 after the acquisition of Sean Avery and catapulted into a playoff position. The Rangers swept the Atlanta Thrashers in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.

But that’s all they were able to do, as the team’s season came to an end against the Eastern Conference’stop-seededd Buffalo Sabres. The Rangers were seconds away from taking a 3-2 series lead in Buffalo but Chris Drury tied the game with 7.7 seconds. The Sabres eventually eliminated the Rangers 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

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