Number 30 is starting to get a silver splash in the beard growth, and that appearances on the ice have become less for the Swedish star is perhaps a sign that the NHL career is beginning to suffer towards its end.

But that the 37-year-old still makes up for the epithet "King" he showed in the meeting against Detroit. Lundqvist held zero and some of the 33 rescues held world class, including one with the picking glove on a rock hard direct shot from Patrik Nemeth.

It was the first time since November 2017 that Lundqvist had to keep zero, and the Rangers players queued to hug the well-liked goalkeeper after the win.

- There have not been so many starts last month and it has been a little tough if I am to be honest. That is why it was incredibly nice to win this mach, he tells Aftonbladet.

Zibanejad goal scorer

The only goal of the match was Mika Zibanejad, his 20th for the season. Just over 12 minutes into the first period, the Swedish center took advantage of a numerical superiority, and managed to steer a pass from Chris Kreider between the legs of Detroit goalkeeper Jonathan Bernier. Kreider was later forced to leave the pitch with an upper body injury.

- It was nice to have a victory. Hopefully we can build on these two most recent victories when we now have some home games, Zibanejad told reporters after the match.

Swedish assistant in Toronto

William Nylander's goal suite ended when Toronto received Ottawa. After five goals in five consecutive games, Nylander had to settle for Michell Marner in the extension, who put the 2-1 goal. The Swede, on the other hand, has scored in seven straight games, in what is already his most successful season.

Rasmus Sandin was noted for an assist to Jason Spezza's receipt goal in the second period for Toronto.