Lundqvist cruises to 5th straight win
Henrik Lundqvist didn't have to work too hard Sunday, but he was nearly perfect when tested.
The New York Rangers goaltender stretched his personal win streak to five games, making 21 saves in a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Brayden Schenn spoiled Lundqvist's shutout bid in the waning moments, scoring a power-play goal with 10 seconds left, but Lundqvist has allowed only six goals in the last five games.
He's been particularly successful at home lately.
.@HLundqvist30 (@NYRangers) has earned points in 9 straight home appearances (8-0-1), including 6 straight wins. pic.twitter.com/xIp5zpirMV
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 15, 2016
Lundqvist became the longest-tenured Rangers goaltender in franchise history Sunday, passing Mike Richter by appearing in his 667th game.
The 33-year-old improved to 28-14-4 this season while boasting a 2.29 goals against average, and a save percentage of .924.