Henrik Lundqvist Gives Update On Possible Return To Play

On Sunday, goalie Henrik Lundqvist gave an update on his Twitter that he will require a few more months of rest prior to possible return to the NHL.

Right after getting back on the ice after surgery, I made it my “stretch goal” to join @Capitals for the end of the season. Training has been going really well and I’ve been feeling good – but my heart isn’t quite ready.

— Henrik Lundqvist (@hlundqvist35) April 11, 2021

Last week’s checkup showed some inflammation around the heart that now requires a few months more of rest and steady recovery.
While it’s not what I hoped for, I know this is all part of the process of getting back to 100%.

— Henrik Lundqvist (@hlundqvist35) April 11, 2021

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Henrik Lundqvist signed a one-year contract worth $1.5M this off-season after his 15-year career with the New York Rangers. Lundqvist made the decision to postpone his Capitals debut back in December citing a heart condition.

Some tough news I need to share with you all.. pic.twitter.com/y7ZtAoo39Q

— Henrik Lundqvist (@hlundqvist35) December 17, 2020

With just a few months left this season, it looks very unlikely that Lundqvist, who turned 39 in March, will be suiting up for any NHL games this season. It remains to be seen if this will be the end of his career of if he will continue to play in to his 40s next season.

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