MOSCOW, Jan 29 Washington Capitals Russian forward Alexander Ovechkin on video , posted on Twitter by the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL), said it was a great pleasure for him to play against Swedish goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, whose number was retired by the Rangers on Friday. Lundqvist retired in August . The goalkeeper underwent heart valve replacement surgery in early January 2021. For 15 seasons, the Swedish goaltender played for the New York Rangers. In October 2020, he signed a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals but did not play a single game for the Capitals due to health issues. On Friday, the Rangers held a ceremony ahead of the NHL regular season game against the Minnesota Wild where they lifted the Swede's signature jersey under the arches of their arena. the best best wishes!» Ovechkin said.
