5.) Ability to Shake off Rust from Recent Injury
Lundqvist recently suffered a lower-body injury, specifically his hip. This kept him out of game action for two weeks, and he returned Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks.
Although the team lost 6-3, Lundqvist gave up five goals, and the Rangers had played the night before. The Sharks defeated the Rangers 5-4 in overtime on Tuesday, but Lundqvist still helped the team clinch a playoff berth that night.
In the games coming up, he will have the chance to get back to his usual style of play. This rebounding will be important for the playoffs, and it will certainly happen soon.