Henrik makes history

May 2, 2008   ·   Derek Felix   ·   Jump to comments

King Henrik not only stopped Evgeni Malkin’s weak penalty shot attempt but made some history as well becoming just the fourth goalie to ever see two penalty shots in one postseason.

FROM THE STAT WIZARDS AT ELIAS SPORTS BUREAU
Henrik Lundqvist is the fourth goaltender in NHL history to face two penalty shots in one postseason. Lundqvist stopped Evgeni Malkin last night and John Madden in the Rangers’ first-round series against the Devils. Only three other goaltenders faced two penalty shots in one playoff year: Dominik Hasek (2001), John Vanbiesbrouck (1992) and Grant Fuhr (1985).

Only four goaltenders besides Lundqvist recorded a playoff shutout in a game in which they faced a penalty shot: Tiny Thompson (1937 Bruins), Earl Robertson (1937 Red Wings), Chico Resch (1979 Islanders) and Felix Potvin (1999 Flyers).