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Today’s Iconic Moment in New York Sports: Rangers draft Henrik Lundqvist
June 25, 2000: The New York Rangers select Henrik Lundqvist in the seventh round of the NHL Draft.
Former Islanders star 'honored' as he enters Hockey Hall of Fame
The Islanders, for whom Turgeon played parts of four seasons from 1991-95, very well could have won the Stanley Cup in 1993 if the Canadian forward hadn’t been hunted down...
The legend of Henrik Lundqvist from his Rangers teammates
“He kind of limped out of the net and went around. I’m like, ‘Oh my God, what the hell did I do?’”
Small town to Broadway: Henrik Lundqvist's star shines brightest at Hall of Fame induction
It was only fitting for the hype of the weekend, which celebrated hockey’s greatest contributors, to culminate with Lundqvist’s reflection on the highest honor of his career.
Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist takes rightful place in Hockey Hall of Fame
This is the ultimate rite of passage for Henrik Lundqvist, the King who officially ascended into Hockey Royalty upon his induction into the Hall of Fame here on Monday night.
Henrik Lundqvist in his element for return to ice at Hall of Fame legends game: 'Miss that feeling'
Here was Henrik Lundqvist in his element, just as surely as he will be on Monday when the 41-year-old Swede is inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Henrik Lundqvist a Hall of Famer in every way
Henrik Lundqvist has recorded a hat trick for the ages. The King will have a plaque in the Great Hall. Royalty joining royalty.
Former Islanders 50-goal scorer elected to Hall of Fame as Butch Goring remains snubbed
Goring, 73, remains a notable omission from the Hall, having been a part of one of the most impactful trades in league history.
Henrik Lundqvist elected to Hall of Fame after illustrious Rangers career
Henrik Lundqvist ended his career as the sixth-winningest goalie in NHL history.
Today’s Iconic Moment in NY Sports: Wayne Gretzky plays final NHL game
On April 18th, 1999: Wayne Gretzky played in his final NHL game as a New York Ranger and professional hockey player in front of a packed house at Madison Square...
Today’s Iconic Moment in NY Sports: Denis Potvin's final regular-season home game
On March 31st, 1988: Hall of Fame defenseman Denis Potvin played his final regular season game at Nassau Coliseum and the Islanders honored his milestones of scoring 1,000 points and...
Rangers coach reflects on former teammate's death
Maple Leafs icon Borje Salming, who died on Thursday at age 71 after a battle with ALS, played the final season of his career as a 38-year-old.
Support for this NHL goalie's Hall of Fame candidacy is puzzling
Number retirements are intensely local. But it seems odd that the franchise that has not retired Frankie Brimsek’s No. 1 or Gerry Cheevers’ No. 30 would bestow Rask with that...
The Hall of Fame debates unfolding right in front of us
Boston's David Ortiz reached the Hall of Fame. What future Hall of Famers are we watching play around New York right now?
Alleged sexual abuser's name covered on Stanley Cup amid NHL scandal
Brad Aldrich's name was covered with X's.
NHL star to become fourth black player in Hall of Fame
Like most kids growing up in Edmonton, Jarome Iginla admired Oilers legends Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. As a young black hockey player, he paid particular attention when he saw...
Ex-NHLer Ed Belfour arrested at Kentucky hotel after drunken fit
NHL Hall of Famer Ed Belfour was arrested early Tuesday at a Kentucky hotel for allegedly trying to fight an employee and tearing down a curtain rod in a drunken...
The inexcusable snubs Hockey Hall of Fame has no answer for
Puffs of white smoke do all of the talking for the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee, so we never quite know why certain candidates are perennially overlooked, and I’m...
Our 'Blue Seater' Larry Brooks enshrined in hockey Hall
TORONTO — First were the thank-yous, then the anecdotes, then the humble appreciation of the moment. But there was also a message delivered by The Post’s Larry Brooks as he...
Hall of Fame speech brings out an emotional Martin Brodeur
TORONTO — For most of the weekend, Martin Brodeur acted how he played the game — cool, calm, and collected. When it came to a speech as the Devils’ franchise...