With the New York Rangers playing the second half of a back-to-back on Sunday night, the Blueshirts looked to veteran goaltender Jonathan Quick to man the net. The 39-year-old came into the evening with 399 career wins, the most of any American-born NHL goalie. In his last three starts, the Rangers failed to secure Quick his 400th career win, with the Blueshirts falling in overtime twice — against Montreal on Jan. 19 and against Dallas on Jan. 7.
Quick set the stage early, making a dazzling glove save to rob Las Vegas Golden Knight Jack Eichel of a goal in the first period. It wouldn't be the last time on Sunday night that Quick made a save that sent Madison Square Garden erupting.
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Quick would maintain this high level of play, stopping 34 of 36 shots for an impressive save percentage of .944. This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone as Quick has earned a .911 save percentage throughout his career, earning two Vezina trophy nominations and three Stanley Cups.
Boasting one of the best goalie resumés in the NHL, Quick has set himself up to join the NHL Hall of Fame, if he ever retires.
Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette spoke about Quick after the game Sunday night.
"It means he's been really good for a long time. 400 wins, I think it's 15 goalies have done it, first American goaltender, there's been a lot of great goaltenders. If you watch him on a daily basis, it's not hard to figure out why he's reached that number. It's his work ethic, it's the teammate that we get to see on a daily basis. He's a great person, works hard, total professional."Rangers' Head Coach Peter Laviolette
Quick has now earned seven wins, two shutouts, and a save percentage over .900 on the season for the Rangers, helping them navigate turbulent waters, and relieving Igor Shesterkin when the starter has run into trouble. Quick has also served as a veteran presence for younger players in the Rangers roster, letting Matt Rempe move in with him and his family over the summer.
Quick has gracefully handled the transition from Stanley Cup winning starting goalie to veteran back-up providing a sense of calm and stability for a team trying to get over the hump, and Sunday night he was rewarded for his hard work by etching his name in history.