The start of the 2017-18 campaign hasn't exactly gone according to plan for Henrik Lundqvist.
That's because the New York Rangers netminder has now allowed eight goals in two games, after getting shellacked with five in only 20 minutes at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday night.
"First period was just embarrassing," Lundqvist said, according to The Canadian Press, as reported by Sportsnet.
"Obviously not what you’re looking for in your second game. I need to be better. Just a period where they were just all over us. No structure really in our own end and I wasn’t able to come up with enough saves."
Looking to rebound after a rough 2016-17 season where he posted a career-worst goals-against average (2.74) and save percentage (.910), Lundqvist is off to a terrible start, and knows he needs to be more consistent.
"Personally I have to look at this one quickly and move on," said Lundqvist.
"As a goalie it’s definitely easier when you have structure in front, but you have to step up as a goalie and find a way and I wasn’t able to do it. Just have to look in the mirror and be better."
The Rangers will look to to bounce back Sunday night when they host the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Square Garden.
