Henrik Lundqvist's sense of style and fashion are so on-point that even GQ took notice, featuring Lundqvist in a 2014 piece titled 6 Style Moves to Steal from Henrik Lundqvist.
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2. He Will Bust a Slump
Lundqvist's Game 6 shutout of Montreal in the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals sent the Rangers to their first Stanley Cup Finals in 20 years. New York ended up falling to the L.A. Kings, leaving one more streak for King Henrik to help break.
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3. Letterman Loves Him
"You know, there's a lot of things in the world to think about in one's lifetime. Some things you think, 'Oh, I wish I could do this, I bet I could do that. Oh, I think I could do this, I bet I could do that.' Our next guest, I could never ... If I live to be 1,000, I could never do what this guy does. Who can do what this guy does?" --David Letterman introducing Henrik Lundqvist
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4. He Gives Back
The Henrik Lundqvist Foundation stays active throughout the world with causes including multiple children's hospitals, the Food Bank for NYC and Ronald McDonald Children's Houses in Sweden.
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5. He Took New York
It's one thing to be a massive star in San Jose or Carolina, but doing it in New York City takes a whole other type of special. As Frank Sinatra sang, if you can make it there, you'll make it anywhere.
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6. He Can Work a Beard
Facial hair's in right now, and Henrik Lundqvist can rock it with the best of 'em.
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7. He's Got Olympic Gold
Lundqvist defended the net for gold medal-winning Sweden at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino. For good measure, he picked up a silver medal at Sochi in 2014.
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8. Michael Jordan's a BFF, Kinda
If you're in a picture with two other people, and the two people are NBA legend Michael Jordan and tennis superstar Roger Federer, you're probably pretty awesome.
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9. Numbers Don't Lie
Throughout his nine-year NHL career, Lundqvist's numbers have consistently kept him among the top 10 goalies in the league. His best season statistically was 2011-2012 when he was awarded the Vezina Trophy, an honor given annually to the NHL's top goaltender.
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10. He Can Play Guns N' Roses
Aside from hockey, Henrik Lundqvist's talents include being quite the musician. Jimmy Fallon got word of this and invited Lundqvist to come on his show to play a rocking rendition of "Sweet Child O' Mine." What can't this guy do?!
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11. Takes Puck to the Throat, Stays in Game
In the second period of a January game against Carolina, a shot on goal by Hurricanes forward Brad Malone hit Lundqvist directly in the throat. While this would've sent most people to the hospital, Lundqvist stayed in the game and led the Rangers to a 4-1 victory.
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12. Mask Design by Michael J. Fox
As part of a new five-episode TV series called "The Mask with Henrik Lundqvist," Michael J. Fox has designed a goalie mask for Lundqvist, which is being auctioned off for charity. Other mask designers for this special include NASCAR superstar Jeff Gordon and the legendary DJ Tiesto.
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13. He Owns the Butterfly
Lundqvist utilizes the butterfly style for his goaltending duties. This in itself isn't necessarily unusual, but it's the dramatic way he employs the butterfly that makes him stand out. His incredibly wide stance and unparalleled knee and hip strength allow him to guard the bottom third of the net as well as anyone in the NHL.
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14. He Makes Serious Noise
Henrik Lundqvist doesn't just have a rock band, he has a rock band that features tennis legend John McEnroe. The superstar athletes and their other bandmates jam out under the name The Noise Upstairs.
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15. Mr. Game 7
A 2-1 Game 7 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the playoffs last year was the fifth consecutive Game 7 triumph for Lundqvist. Of all the goalies to ever play in the NHL, none have ever accomplished such a feat.
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