Lundqvist Named Winner of the 2017-18 Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award
March 30th, 2018
The New York Rangers announced that Henrik Lundqvist has been named the winner of the 2017-18 Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award, presented by Northwell Health.
The Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award is presented annually to the Ranger who, as chosen by the fans, "goes above and beyond the call of duty." This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award. The award, which has been given annually since the 1987-88 season, bears the name of New York City Police Detective Steven McDonald, who was shot and injured in the line of duty on July 12, 1986 and passed away on January 10, 2017.
This year, in honor of Steven's legacy, Rangers fans had an opportunity to nominate those who continuously give the Extra Effort in their community. A select group of these nominees will be honored tonight as part of the Rangers' Blueshirts of Our Backs Ceremony following tonight's game.
Lundqvist has appeared in 60 games with the Rangers this season, posting a 25-24-7 record, along with a 2.94 GAA, a .915 SV%, and 2 SO. He represented the Rangers at the 2018 NHL All-Star Game, as he made his fourth career NHL All-Star appearance (2009, 2011, 2012, 2018). Lundqvist ranks fifth in the NHL in saves (1,748) and is tied for sixth in the NHL in appearances this season. He has made at least 30 saves in 34 of his 60 appearances thus far in 2017-18, and he ranks second among NHL goaltenders in games with 30 or more saves this season.
The 6-1, 180-pounder has accomplished several feats during the 2017-18 season. Lundqvist made 50 saves and earned a win in two consecutive games on Feb. 28, 2018 at Vancouver and Mar. 2, 2018 at Calgary, becoming the first goaltender in NHL history to make at least 50 saves and register a win in two straight contests. Lundqvist also became the first goaltender in NHL history to earn 20 or more wins in each of his first 13 NHL seasons, and he also became the first goaltender in NHL history to register at least 20 wins in 13 consecutive seasons at any point in a career.
The Are, Sweden, native has appeared in 802 career NHL games over 13 seasons, all with the Rangers, posting a 430-273-83 record, along with a 2.36 GAA, a .919 SV%, and 63 SO. Lundqvist has established several franchise records throughout his career, and he is the Rangers' all-time leader in wins, shutouts, and appearances by a goaltender. Lundqvist, who also won the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award in his rookie season in 2005-06, is the only Rangers goaltender who has won the award twice since it was first presented in 1987-88.
Lundqvist, who also won the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award in his rookie season in 2005-06, is the only Rangers goaltender who has won the award twice since it was first presented in 1987-88.
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