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New York Rangers: Panarin’s brilliance, other takeaways from Caps win

By Andrew Steele-Davis

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 20: Artemi Panarin #10 and Ryan Strome #16 of the New York Rangers celebrate after a goal in the third period against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden on November 20, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 20: Artemi Panarin #10 and Ryan Strome #16 of the New York Rangers celebrate after a goal in the third period against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden on November 20, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 20: Henrik Lundqvist #30 and Brady Skjei #76 of the New York Rangers celebrate after defeating the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden on November 20, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 20: Henrik Lundqvist #30 and Brady Skjei #76 of the New York Rangers celebrate after defeating the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden on November 20, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images) /

4. Another milestone for The King

Henrik Lundqvist got his second straight start against the Washington Capitals as the Rangers attempt to try and get him well and truly going in a flow.

Well, it worked on Wednesday as Lundqvist made 30 saves from 31 shots, including six stops from seven power play shots.

He stood on his head, with help from the post and the crossbar, in the first period to keep it a tied game heading into the second period where the Rangers exploded offensively.

But, it was a historic night for The King for another reason as the win over the Caps ensured that Lundqvist racked up another milestone in his illustrious career.

Lundqvist earned his 454th career NHL win, which tied Curtis Joseph for fifth place on the NHL’s all-time wins list.

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It was certainly the perfect way to achieve that particular milestone, but whether Lundqvist can catch Ed Belfour‘s 484 wins remains to be seen.

However, it was nice to see Lundqvist’s efforts rewarded with an impressive win and he certainly got plenty of help from his defense.

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