In the grand scheme of Henrik Lundqvist’s illustrious NHL career, his five all-star game appearances probably won’t move the needle much one way or another. Hockey’s all-star game isn’t the accolade that MLB’s is for baseball. Since the format and frequency of the event have changed multiple times Lundqvist only being a five-timer makes sense.
Although Lundqvist only played for half of the Metropolitan Division’s ice time, he was stellar when called upon. If you’ve never watched the NHL all-star game, just imagine pond hockey with absolutely no backchecking. The play is just a series of bomb passes, breakaways and players skating in circles trying to open up a shooting lane.