Henrik Lundqvist's announcement Thursday that he's unable to play this season because of a heart condition leaves the Washington Capitals in the same situation they faced before signing the 38-year-old goalie Oct. 9.

Henrik Lundqvist won't play with the Washington Capitals this season because of a heart condition.

The Henrik Lundqvist era in New York City is over, and his now-former team helped his legion of fans say thanks for all he did.

Steve Valiquette, Kevin Weekes and Martin Biron, who each backed up Henrik Lundqvist in New York, spoke to NHL.com and shared insight into the goalie's distinguished career with the Rangers.

Henrik Lundqvist had the final season of his seven-year contract bought out by the New York Rangers on Wednesday.

The great @BjurmanPer got Stanley Cup predictions from Henrik Lundqvist and Johan Hedberg. When he ran out of Swedish goaltending greats to ask, he turned to me: https://t.co/F6AJmFYI8K

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RT @jayzawaski: Here is the Sarah Nurse / Henrik Lundqvist segment we mentioned on today's @CHGO_Blackhawks with @liam_mchugh.

RT @jayzawaski: Here is the Sarah Nurse / Henrik Lundqvist segment we mentioned on today's @CHGO_Blackhawks with @liam_mchugh.

Here is the Sarah Nurse / Henrik Lundqvist segment we mentioned on today's @CHGO_Blackhawks with @liam_mchugh. https://t.co/ky4o1K79eF

When I reflect on my life of not defending Henrik Lundqvist's legacy as much as I should have https://t.co/S6YYx3vWAV

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