Lundqvist passes Sawchuk for 6th on all-time wins list
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New York Rangers netminder Henrik Lundqvist made history on Saturday night when he recorded his 446th career win in a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins, passing Hall of Famer Terry Sawchuk on the NHL's all-time wins list.
Lundqvist now ranks sixth all-time.
The climb continues for @HLundqvist30.
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) January 20, 2019
The @NYRangers goaltender now holds sole possession of 6th place on the NHL's all-time wins list. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/g0IVzRwPsH
Lundqvist achieved the feat in his 840th start, and he can move ahead of Curtis Joseph and into the top five with 10 more victories.