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New York Rangers: 5 Reasons not to Worry About Playoff Henrik Lundqvist

By Alexandra Russo

Mar 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) makes a save in front of defenseman Nick Holden (22) during the first period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) makes a save in front of defenseman Nick Holden (22) during the first period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 2, 2017; Buffalo, NY, USA; New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

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.

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