Henrik Lundqvist leads goalie-heavy 2023 class into Hockey Hall of Fame

Henrik Lundqvist played a starring role at Madison Square Garden for 15 seasons.

The New York Rangers legend fed off the energy inside the world's most famous arena — and a city where many athletes have wilted under the same spotlight's intense glow.

"The passion I had, and still have, for the game of hockey really helped me stay focused," Lundqvist said recently of Broadway's pressure-packed, distraction-filled environment. "When you have that passion and determination ... it helps you stay the course."

It also led the Swede into the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

Welcome to the Hockey Hall of Fame Henrik Lundqvist!<br><br>Henrik receives his Honoured Member plaque from Patrick Roy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HHOF2006?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HHOF2006</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HHOF2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HHOF2023</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HHOF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HHOF</a> |