Henrik Lundqvist Is The Greatest Goalie of the 21st Century

[@PinholesGraham]

"Lundqvist did not play a meaningless game in his NHL career (a game where his team had a 0.0 chance of winning the Stanley Cup) until his 930th game in the NHL, which came during his 13th NHL season. That means for the first 12 years of his career the Rangers were either a playoff team or had a mathematical chance of making the playoffs in every game. The only season in his first 12 years the Rangers did not qualify for the playoffs was the 2009-10 season when they were eliminated from playoff contention on the final day of the regular season in a shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers." -NBC Sports

[@stephenellsworth964]

That might be the best Hank stat ever. What's worse for Hank is that the 1990's logjam of Hall of Fame goalies (Brodeur, Roy, Hasek, Belfour) all won the Cup at least once in their career. And yet, Hank never did. He is our generation's Curtis Joseph. Terrific goalie for years and years that never got the ultimate prize. Goes to show you how tough it is to win the Stanley Cup. Even tougher now that we have 32 teams in the mix every season.

[@PinholesGraham]

@@RIPtybalt I will eventually make a big ol' series about 2018... Also, you have a goated username XD

[@talespereira405]

@PinholesGraham I’m a goalie and just had my first shutout in 4 years after watching this video. So as a goalie, thank you for putting us in the spotlight for a sec and thank you for this incredible tribute to the king 👑

[@BrentRushton]

Watching Lundqvist, Price, and Quick all in their primes were a treat. It’s a real shame that Hank and Price never got their deserved cups.

[@koolaidman2702]

Their teams werent good enough

[@Jame5man]

@@koolaidman2702which is why they had such high goals saved above expected. Not good teams give up a shit ton of goals and chances

[@kylev5630]

It’s so sad he never got the ring he deserved. He was my childhood hero

[@icewyre]

Martinez's goal is still one of the most gut-wrenching and depleating moments of all-time, as you can see Lundqvist's reaction the whole time. I'm not a Rangers fan (nor am I a Kings fan, so that helps too), but that's definitely one of the times I've been the saddest watching hockey.

[@RodStewartfan1]

That moment will be scarred in my brain for the rest of my life. I felt so bad for Henrik. :(

[@martinrosario4018]

As a devils fan I loved every minute of those tears ❤

[@skippy675]

Eh, Lundquist never dazzled when it really mattered. Nowhere near a Vasaleski. I mean he was good, very consistent over many years but goalies don't steal cup wins. Hextall came close, but close doesn't count.

[@23snacKs]

i feel like u didnt watch video @@skippy675

[@kaz7690]

@@skippy675 Look at his game 7 stats and tell me again he didn't show up when it mattered

[@Hats502]

“Lundqvist would play out of his mind, rest of the team not matching that effort” truly the story of his career. Hank was truly one of the best to ever do it. Even his “down turn” was still good, and we aren’t really even acknowledging that the team was rebuilding during that time and icing some uhh shall we say, devoid of talent lineups. I mean, since the Rangers started the rebuild they’ve had at least 3-5 non NHL players at all times and he was still keeping them somewhat competitive. The fact he never won the Cup is criminal. Just goes to show how it really is the hardest championship to win. I’m almost kind of glad he wasn’t able to play for the Caps, don’t think my heart could handle seeing him in a different jersey. Thank you for this video, it was a privilege to grow up watching him play.

[@sockthesaduofastudent5096]

This channel is so underrated. This is some of the best hockey content on KZbin!

[@Meltpop]

It’s kinda like Jon bois but for hockey :)

[@sockthesaduofastudent5096]

@@Meltpop yeah, you can tell he got a lot of inspiration from Chart Party

[@liamkirby184]

You did a 16 minute video on hank's greatness alone and still could've added another 10 minutes consisting of how his teams let him down brutally every single season despite it

[@stephenellsworth964]

King Henrik in Game 7's against everyone is also insane. My Sens lost one in 2012 to Hank and I think it was a 2-1 final. He balled out, especially in those do-or-die games where his team needed a win. He probably has a winning record in elimination games, too.

[@ruttepii8390]

@@stephenellsworth964Lundqvist had a 16-11 record in elimination games

[@saturnnz_]

I’m so glad a video like this exists now. People don’t put enough respect on the King’s name and this video puts into perspective the amount of respect he deserves.

[@PinholesGraham]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@BenaSTL]

@@PinholesGraham please do Jonathan Quick next, his career is so crazy, so many great moments and horrible moments

[@tylersoucy6313]

As a life long Lundqvist fan this video brought me all sorts of emotions. It’s incredible that people evaluate greatness using the amount of Cups won. You showed that despite not having the crown jewel-he still dominated the net more than anyone in the last 15-20 years. Fuc*king incredible video!

[@rambo65]

that transition into the empire state building was CLEAN

[@gotmusic0915]

2014-2015 was the year Hank got hit with a shot in the throat underneath the mask. He not only stayed in the game for the win, but played and won the next game too before having to sit out due to injury for a couple of months. Truly a heart and soul guy, and a warrior

[@kiranroye6498]

most terrifying thing I've ever seen in a hockey game

[@TheKane42069]

As a DEVS fan, I have always said, the greatest thing that came out of the 94' loss, was that Mike Richter got a Cup. Even as a DEVS fan, the biggest NHL goaltending tragedy is that King Henry never got his.

[@stephenellsworth964]

And if Richter never got his Cup, that Rangers curse is still going today as well.

[@countof3everybodyOD]

Do you think Lundqvist is better than Brodeur? Or rather, would you take him over Marty? I wouldn’t. But I love pinholes’ vids so much. Wish they were more frequent, but it takes time to craft to such quality. I’m actually putting down Dead Space to watch this

[@colemanbreining3358]

​@@countof3everybodyODI think anybody who picks Brodeur over Lundqvist is paying less attention to statistics and the surrounding team, and more attention to cups.

[@heftyhugh9086]

This comment brought a tear to my eye. Appreciate your take and your Devils always being a tough opponent. Salute to you, my friend.

[@quintenvannunen7830]

I love the feeling of immensity that this video provides in just 15 minutes, it's special

[@wej4life]

Hockey is cruel. Hank was the best and deserved better than he received. Thank you for this video and for sharing these facts.

[@rjhaney2614]

I’m a Hurricanes fan and this guy fucking ruined my team every time he played us. I remember going into the bubble hearing that we were going to have to play the Rags in the qualifying round and I immediately thought that we were gonna lose. I don’t think any goalie ever tore my precious Canes to shreds like him. Or hell, I’m not sure any player did it like he did. This might be your best work. Great job.

[@rvbagentky6532]

Nice ace flag!

[@rjhaney2614]

@@rvbagentky6532 Thanks! Nice to see someone with so much in common: hockey, ace flag, and RvB.

[@theroseexperience]

Watching Lundqvist go GOD Mode in 2015 against the Caps when the Rangers were down 3-1 is one of the most astounding things I've ever seen. Just like when Halak did it in 2010... Easily the best goaltender of the generation and to me, it isn't that close.

[@danielsavitz5774]

Hoping the algorithm hurls this video into the spotlight soon, because it's a true work of art. This is the perfect retrospective of my childhood idol. Hockey (Goaltending) became a way of life for me after watching Henrik's rookie season. I have no idea what my life would be like right now without that. Will be circling back to this video every Hank Day (May 13th), and passing it along to friends and family. Thank you, Pinholes Graham!

[@Pujolsray11]

Please do that 2015 rangers cap playoff series breakdown that hands down best goaltending duel of all time

[@stephenellsworth964]

Seconded. Especially given the fact that it wasn't a Final 4 series. NYR-NJD in 1994 was Final 4. We had a lot of legendary Finals series to look back on. But that 2nd Round series was next-level. Every play matters, as the cliche goes. That series came down to one play. One shot from Stepan. And I think that was a 3-1 series deficit for NYR, too. Hank needed to be razor-sharp from Game 5 onwards.

[@theroseexperience]

Yet Hank was just better than Holtby when it mattered and what he did from Game 5 on is just unseen by goaltenders. Holtby let in bad goals, Hank did not but that goalie interference call on DSP in Game 5 which would have put the Caps up 2 goals in a close out game is one of the worst calls in playoff history.

[@jwpg0312]

Common Pinholes Graham W. Another Masterpiece of a Video.

[@MrNotaterrorist]

unironically the best hockey video i have ever seen. incredible job! it can be frustrating to be a small youtuber putting in so much more effort than those at the top, but i hope you know everyone here appreciates the hard work and we hope to see more content from you for years to come!

[@PinholesGraham]

Dude this comment made my week. You're a hero :3 Thanks for watching!

[@AvsJoe]

3:15 "Single-waffleboardedly" what a fantastic turn of phrase omg!

[@NolanEgbert]

It was extremely frustrating as an Islanders fan watching this guy keep the Rangers relevant while our goalie carousel saw no end as DiPietro’s body collapsed out from under him. As a goaltender though, he was an absolute pleasure to watch and I had always hoped he’d win it all with another team late into his career

[@hardware1197]

Damn dude.....take my subscription, my upvote, and my respect and admiration....

[@INGTHING1]

Best hockey stat channel I’ve ever seen keep it up

[@andcho13]

He might not have a Stanley Cup, but Swedish Champion, Olympic Champion and World Champion. Amazing. Great video.

[@FoleysBetter]

10:49 please do this !!! playoff past. Some of the WSH/NYR games with Lundvist were UN BE LIEVABLE

[@FoleysBetter]

Update? Best playoff series I’ve ever seen

[@michaelchernjawski4908]

I first started watching the Rangers during their 2017 playoff run, so I missed out on Hank’s heroics that came before, growing up in New York his name was instantly recognizable. He was the King of New York and will always be. Thank you so much for putting this video together, I think it’s such a fitting tribute to such a legendary figure. Keep up the fantastic work as always!

[@PinholesGraham]

Thanks for watching, Michael!

[@markpetosa5497]

Being a Rangers fan since 2010, it's been an honor watching Hank play in person and on tv. He's truly the king and it will always be a shame the cup won't bear his name

[@Mcdavidsburner]

You produce some of the best hockey content on KZbin. Can’t wait to see your next video!

[@Mega-rw8mt]

Lundqvist had such a big impact on me that he may be the only reason im intrested in hockey right now. sure, both of my brothers played hockey (1 was a goaltender maybe that inspiration came from a certain someone, idk) and so did i but we all quit eventually but i just kept thinking about 1 thing. how damn awesome goalies are. i would go onto youtube and just look at the absurd saves they managed to pull off sometimes, every few months (at least) it was like a mysterious force made me open up youtube and search for goalie highlights, (as weird as that sounds) until i eventually couldn't get out of the rabbit hole, and at the top of this elite group of goddamn aliens (no seriously, no human can do that) sits Henrik Lundqvist, the king my mom continuing to watch Frölunda's SHL games also definently helped me remember the name ''Lundqvist'' (that ''mysterious force'' may not be so mysterious now that i think about it), kinda sad that Joel never managed to figure out how to play in the NHL with the stars

[@HydraDominus]

I've been a rangers fan my whole life and it was such a crying shame to see the king retire without a cup win. He inspired me to play goalie on my high school's team

[@georgeherron628]

God I love this channel. I love these videos. Everything is so amazing.

[@PinholesGraham]

Thank you for the kind words, George! :)

[@MachLandar]

My favorite athlete ever and the most consistent goalie of all time imo. Was lucky enough to be at his jersey retirement (bought tix weeks before they announced cause it was a game against Minnesota and I wanted to see Zuccarello and they happened to pick that game to do the ceremony). Appreciate this video coming from a Caps fan, you guys always showed a lot of respect to Hank and I think most Rangers fans felt that. It sucks so much he never won a cup, but the years and years of joy it brought watching him play is all that really matters in the end. I think back fondly to all those playoff runs and watching them with my brother and all the ups and downs that come with it, was a special time for me. Thanks for the video!

[@johnnunz984]

This was a phenomenal video, as a rangers fan this made me feel pretty spoiled to know that we went from the King to Igor, who’s already seemed to be picking up where Henrik left off. And I respect the fact that you as a caps fan made this video after the many playoff series we had against each other. I stumbled across this channel yesterday and I hope you continue to make great videos, maybe even cover the 2023 playoffs as it’s going on!

[@dementialgrooves8322]

What a great memory!!! Here's a 45yo chilean (country where the ice hockey doesn't exist as a sport) back in the 2000's, every sunday at 9:00 a.m, i remember myself, waiting for a new nhl game, and, since the first time, lundqvist was my GOAT....

[@richarddobos264]

Henrik made me fall in love with Hockey as a sport. I remember as a teen watching Henrik play his first game for the Swedish team "Frölunda" how jawdropping experience it was seeing him play. We all knew that this guy where something special. It was really sad to see him leave for the NHL, but we all knew that is inevitable aswell.

[@ewanmcgregorofficial3641]

He and Price will always be my two favourites. A list of top goalies in the 2010s will never be complete without Quick Lundqvist and Price. Shame two of them never got their very deserved cups but at least they’ll go down as some of the best to ever do it

[@kaiboyle5821]

This is an awesome video. Made me feel even worse that he never won his cup. Forever the King! Keep up the good work

[@PJKvas]

My uncle owned a music rehearsal studio next to Madison square garden for 40 years and King Henrik used to come and jam after games. Apparently he’s quite the accomplished guitarist. My uncle met hundreds of famous musicians and the sorts over the decades but he always says Lundqvist was his favorite. He sold the business and moved states a few years back but he still has a signed, framed Lundqvist jersey hanging over the mantel. Dude was a legend.

[@lbyerly1]

As a pens fan, I love the small jabs you take at them. No word of a lie saw a new vid was posted and stopped what I was doing to watch.

[@ConallMcNelis]

Just found the channel my friend. Unreal stuff. Thanks for the hank tribute, will never forgive the rangers for not putting a good enough team around him to win. Keep up the great work.

[@davekuhn9342]

Love the use of Richard II, Real classy touch!

[@themanwiththegoldengooch9811]

another banger of a video as always

[@frankog6510]

Another Pinholes vid, another W

[@Djm3773]

He’s back!

[@snaH49620]

Let's ignore the fact that award voting is done before the playoffs begin.

[@glenngastonjonsson7954]

A strange and beautiful video. In my opinion, Henrik and Hasek are the best goalies in the NHL ever. Entertaining, charming and cats. Thanks!

[@Xyrofen]

Yes, please beam this goalie-based content directly at my face. Long live King Henry.

[@m_stu]

hockey jon bois and i’m totally here for it

[@phoodiegames]

This was an incredible video. I’m an Islanders fan, but I have a lot of respect for Hank and I think you did his career justice with this video. Also - huge fan of your channel as a whole, your content is fantastic! (Edited for clarity)

[@NewYorkThrasherHockey]

He literally got a broken heart from being snubbed of all of those achievements, and being traded from the rangers. He will always be our kind. God bless Henrik

[@noahbland9940]

These video are so well done man, keep it going and it will pay off

[@jacob5953]

Love the Jon Bois style! Keep it up man!

[@ColinButler-dq7pj]

I love the king, also just realized I’m the 1000th like

[@theofarano3001]

This video is dope. Nuff said

[@mikejennette8478]

Hard to say 08-09 and 10-11 were snubs when Tim Thomas put up 2 of the best seasons ever. Always thought Hank was better than Price though in terms of the whole decade 05-15 and it felt like he never got that recognition

[@stephenellsworth964]

Roberto Luongo might also be an interesting goalie to review. Like Hank, he never won a Cup, but Bobby Lou at his peak was unreal. Also a solid goalie on the rise during his first stint with Florida.

[@FoleysBetter]

This video made by a caps fan amplifies it at least 2-4x. Much respect my friend

[@roymunson4802]

As a lifelong Northern Virginia resident and Caps fan, I would enjoy seeing a breakdown of our most tragic defeats. I think most years in the Ovechkin era are arguable for most tragic. The sweep against Detroit in the 98 finals which was actually very close for a sweep. The Easter Epic. For me the one that hurts the most is always probably going to be 2015, just because I barely remember watching the 2008-2010 series (I’m 20 years old now so I was pretty young back then). That one came at just the right time for me to vividly remember it and I was on a vacation with a family full of Rangers fans for it too so that was just brutal. I rewatched that game 7 a couple of years ago and it was just as bad as seeing the loss for the first time. I had forgotten just how well the Caps fought, and they really did seem to be in control in that OT until the face off that doomed them. Another year where fantastic goaltending and bad luck robbed Ovi of a cup and perpetuated the unjust choker label.

[@mournfuldragon7660]

Babe, wake up, Pinholes Graham made another video.

[@xViperGTR]

The scores of those games going into overtime are either 0-0, 1-1 or 2-2, this man gave it his all in those moments

[@whosthatguy8396]

The fact that hank never won a cup should serve as a huge embarrassment for the rangers

[@carsondupont5517]

The parallels between Felix Hernandez and Henrik Lundqvist, it is very fitting they are both called "king".

[@georgejones5385]

Great video, keep up the work

[@cheddarandsourcream]

As a capitals fan this guy drove me nuts on multiple occasions when the caps were unable to beat the rangers in the playoffs constantly

[@mysteriouscomet44]

Top quality content bro!

[@PinholesGraham]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks! :)

[@WolfgangGe]

Amazing video

[@jaylenbarnes2.079]

Ok I see u I like the content I'm definitely subscribing to you 👀

[@PinholesGraham]

Thanks for the sub! :)

[@jitensha5231]

Welcome to the Hockey Hall of Fame, King Henrik!

[@LookingForBucho]

This is a great video. Mad respect to a Caps fan, talking about Henrik like this. Probably the greatest goalie I’ve ever seen.

[@Penguin73180]

Henrik is massive If only I started watching hockey the decade earlier

[@stephenellsworth964]

That 2005-06 rookie class was nuts. King Hank. Ovechkin. Crosby. Ryan Miller. I'm sure there are other names, but those are 4 modern-day legends from that same class. I wonder if 05-06 is the best rookie class ever...it's at least at the top of the list in my time. In NHL history, probably Top 5 at worst. The 2005 lockout definitely played a role in that but it's still fun to look back on.

[@christopherlifvenborg5721]

Another banger

[@brandensimmons653]

There will never be another Henrik he was one of a kind talent that come once in an generation one of the best NY sports Athletes

[@Hughmanity80]

Love love love this channel. ❤️✌️👉 New sub here bruh!!

[@jackckwitch3145]

The line at 13:50 straight chills

[@mrjrk123456]

Amazing video 👍

[@PinholesGraham]

Thank you, sir!

[@mz5175]

Some teams I feared in the playoffs. Some players, too. I don’t think I feared a player more than Lundqvist whenever the Capitals played him.

[@megared3207]

My all time favorite Capitals goalie

[@DirtyDan77]

Don't forget that Hank played for the same team his entire career, and if a team happens to not field a good team every year, you can't blame that on the goalie. There's a reason why the Rangers had such high draft picks several years in a row and it wasn't because of Henrik. not to mention that the Rangers were not an elite team for basically Henrik's entire career. they looked elite because of Henrik. If you don't believe me, look up their roster from their 2014 cup run. any crazy numbers during the season? do you even remember any of the names on that team?

[@OfficialBugBoi]

I see your Jon Bois/Chart Party inspiration for sure

[@Alegwillyum]

I, as a Kings fan, always think about how I wouldn't have been upset if the Kings lost the 2014 finals to Hank. We got our miracle run in 2012, 2014 was just extra treat. Watching Martinez's goal every year on the anniversary never fails to give me chills, not just for the feeling I remember watching as a kid, but for Hank and how I wish I'd gotten to see him win a cup too. Growing up in that era of hockey with Hank, Quickie, Price, Crawford, and Rask, man we were spoiled. No other goalie in NHL history deserved to win one more than Hank though. I hope to see him as a part of a front office, winning one someday.

[@koolaidman2702]

If Luongo could win one then Hank can as well a win is a win

[@glenngastonjonsson7954]

That guy destroyed other teams. Even without stats.

[@serfindukdb1776]

i really feel bad for Lundqvist... in that, his incredible talent was wasted by the rangers. seriously, those teams he was on would have been nowhere near the playoffs without him... shame on the rangers for not getting him a Cup

[@Aburner960]

The fact he never won a cup is the most disgusting thing ive ever seen king henrik is unbeatable on any non poverty team

[@Koake1002]

As a Ranger fan it saddens me that Henrik never won a cup after how many playoff runs he led us through game after game with comeback series that were legendary as a fan. After the loss to the Kings seeing his face lying there after the final goal just broke my heart. Having one of the best goalies playing for your favorite team is fantastic but he did so much that I actually wanted him to be traded to a team that can help him win that cup to have that as a accomplishment on his resume. If it wasn’t going to happen with the rangers at least trade him New York owed him at least a chance. At the time our defense was just horrendous and a lot of time blamed henrik for things he had no control over. He dealt with a lot in New York and the whole time he kept loyal. But I wish he would have gotten a cup. Maybe he can coach and win a cup that way one day

[@The_Punisher_969]

Awesome video, you've almost perfectly summed up just how great Hank was. Nonetheless I would've loved for you to bring up just HOW BAD the Rangers were during Hanks prime lmao, for example, from 2010 to 2020 the Rangers had a point per game player exactly ONCE. It's almost unfathomable to me that Henrik got any of these Rangers teams into the playoffs let alone into the cup finals 😭

[@letsgobruins4977]

Dorktown for hockey nerds, I love it!

[@chillathelad]

As a ranger fan when I tell you it breaks my heart we never got him that cup I say that with the upmost conviction. So many playoff runs with shit team play yet henrik in God mode. It truly kills me

[@Stacey_-bf2mb]

It’s like one of those graphs where you see how big a giant squid is

[@SillyBlueJays]

You would be an elite movie director

[@anthonypastore8378]

I liked the video before I even watched it

[@Agent7300]

amazing vid

[@PinholesGraham]

Thanks! :)

[@dannywheeler282]

Another day, another W Pinholes Graham video

[@alexjiang6806]

That opening sequence was fucking brilliant.

[@TheAoalec14]

Suprised Millers not top 10 but he had Swiss cheese defense his whole career but the Rangers vs Sabres playoff series in 2007 was an elite goalie duel

[@ericksheldon3870]

We’re gonna need that Fedorov video after you teased it, sir.

[@ChannelyChannel]

My favourite goalie ever. Sucks New York never got him a cup.

[@officialkirin7219]

First I thought "Hasek exsists"... but then I realized its 21st Century... Damn I am getting old.

[@mustangjms2874]

Hank was amazing. Now hopefully Igor will get a video one day. But this video was amazing

[@Pensfan5919]

As a Penguins fan (rather obviously), Lundqvist is the best. The old Atlantic and the current Metro have been spoiled with some of the greatest ever, from Brodeur to Richter to Fleury, but NO ONE was better in division and playoff play than Lundqvist. No one. He stole the 3-1 comeback in 2014 and almost stole the Cup. He's really an equal for that 2014 Rangers team to another former blueshirt, John Vanbiesbrouck. He is by far one of the best when you look at critical stats outside of the record.