Henke “already in shape after long absence – Aftonbladet

NEW YORK. It did not take long for Henrik Lundqvist to sit comfortably in his throne again …

He looked to be in practically the same type as before the injury when the New York Rangers to a warrior victory against Minnesota last night secured first place in the Metropolitan Division.

– I feel more and more comfortable for each match takes good decisions, focusing on the right things and think it’s great fun to be with and play again, he tells Sporting blade after 3-2 win.

There was troubled Rangers fans who wondered:

How long does it take for a goalie to come back in normal form after a period of absence so long as Henrik Lundqvist just had to be part of.

Answer:

Not very long at all.

“A true warrior victory”

In his third start after the eight-week break, St. Paul in Minnesota last night, saw Henry just like he usually does, acted calmly and safely – and saw with 26 saves to lead the Blueshirts to a 3-2 victory.

– It was a real warrior victory. Wild is a good team that plays tight, but we met them in the right way, played smart and fought us to a nice profit, says “Henke” when we talk with him afterward.

– And yes, I is satisfied for themselves. I feel more and more comfortable for each match. It was like night and day from the first to the second match, and day and night again. I take good decisions, focusing on the right things and think it’s great fun to be with and play again.

Club Records

The victory was the Rangers 26th away from home this season – and it means a new club record.

– Yes, we are good away from home. We do not do it too hard, we play easily and then use our skills when we get the chance, read “Henkes” explanation.

That the two scores in the northern United States also means that the Manhattan-team secured victory in the Metropolitan -divisionen, and is guaranteed home field advantage in the first playoff rounds, is not the Swedish goalie star and his teammates take any more notice of.

– Nah, not really. It is an acknowledgment that we have done good things in the season, but the important thing now is that we continue to play well and get into the playoff with great confidence. That’s what we should focus on.

“Looking forward to the derby”

Next up is a derby against New Jersey Devils night to Sunday – and then get “Henke” finally make a comeback before the fans at home at Madison Square Garden as well.

– There, I look forward, it was a long time since I played at home on the farm, he notes.

Carl Hagelin accounted for an assist in the night game.