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New York Rangers: Top five players of 2018

By Jennifer Moglia

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 29: Jesper Fast #17 of the New York Rangers is congratulated by teammates after scoring the go ahead goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena on December 29, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 29: Jesper Fast #17 of the New York Rangers is congratulated by teammates after scoring the go ahead goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena on December 29, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 29: The artwork on the side of the mask of New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) is shown prior to the NHL game between the Nashville Predators and New York Rangers, held on December 29, 2018, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 29: The artwork on the side of the mask of New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) is shown prior to the NHL game between the Nashville Predators and New York Rangers, held on December 29, 2018, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Henrik Lundqvist

Henrik Lundqvist was probably one of the most valuable members of the team. This shouldn’t come as a shock, considering the fact that he has practically carried the Rangers for years.

In 61 games started last season, he had 26 wins and 26 losses, a great record considering the defense that was playing in front of him. With Brady Skjei slumping, Kevin Shattenkirk intermittently injured, and Marc Staal and Brendan Smith struggling with basic defensive plays, it was important for the goaltender to be completely on top of his game.

His Goals Allowed Average was 2.98 and his save percentage was 915. So far this year, Lundqvist has started in 29 games. He came out with 12 wins and nine losses so far, which, again, is a great record to have for the mediocre defense playing in front of him.

His GAA thus far this season has been 2.81 and his SV% has been .916. “The King” shows no signs of slowing down.

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