New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren was named the recipient of the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award as voted by the fans.
The winner is chosen for their efforts that go “above and beyond the call of duty.” NYPD Detective Steven McDonald did just that while being shot in 1986 leaving him paralyzed. An avid Rangers fan, he passed away in 2017 but his legacy lives on.
His son Conor, who is also a member of the force, presented the award to the ‘heart and soul’ Ranger prior to Monday’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Sabres.