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Lundqvist, who enjoyed huge success with the
New York Rangers before signing with the Capitals in October,
announced last week that he was scheduled to have surgery for a
condition that was revealed after a physical led to further
tests.
"Day 3. Surgery went really well. About 5 hours to get it all
taken care of," Lundqvist, 38, wrote on Twitter.
"Really appreciate the great staff here at the Clevland (sic)
Clinic. Last few days has been pretty crazy but feel like I'm in
really good hands. Every day is a step in the right direction."
The Rangers bought out the final year of Lundqvist's contract in
September, ending the Swede's 15-season run as the face of the
NHL's most valuable franchise.
Lundqvist holds more than 50 Rangers franchise records,
including the all-time mark for wins, appearances by a keeper,
shutouts, playoff appearances and playoff wins.
Known as "The King", Lundqvist won the Vezina Trophy as the
NHL's best goaltender for the 2011-12 season and was a finalist
for the award in four other years.
Lundqvist, who helped Sweden claim the Olympic gold medal in
2006, has earned more career NHL wins (459) than any other
non-North American born goalkeeper and reached the 400-win mark
faster than any other in his position.
Lundqvist's playing time with the Rangers decreased last season
with the emergence of then-rookie Igor Shesterkin.
(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Christian
Radnedge)
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