New York Rangers: Top five playoff moments of the Lundqvist era

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers skates off the ice after the Washington Capitals defeated the Rangers 3-2 in overtime at Capital One Arena on March 28, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers skates off the ice after the Washington Capitals defeated the Rangers 3-2 in overtime at Capital One Arena on March 28, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers skates off the ice after the Washington Capitals defeated the Rangers 3-2 in overtime at Capital One Arena on March 28, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers skates off the ice after the Washington Capitals defeated the Rangers 3-2 in overtime at Capital One Arena on March 28, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images)

The New York Rangers have seen a ton of playoff time with Henrik Lundqvist in the crease. Despite missing the playoffs this season, the New York Rangers have had a ton of great moments under Lundqvist’s watch.

The New York Rangers may have missed the playoffs this season. However, there is plenty of content in the memory bank over the last 12 seasons. The Rangers have made the playoffs 10 of those 12 seasons, and have scored a fair bit of a thrilling goals.

The entire team has participated in some exciting and heart-wrenching moments alike. Family like bonds were created over these moments. The Rangers challenged the odds and won on multiple occasions. Even despite not reaching the top of the mountain with a Stanley Cup victory, these games and teams were some of the most exciting hockey teams in a very long time. Here is the shortlist for the top five moments of the Lundqvist era.