There were many who reacted to Lundqvist changing jersey numbers from 30 to 35 when he now signed for Washington Capitals.

But for the star himself, it was no major sacrifice, he says in an exclusive interview with SVT Sports Marie Lehmann.

- I had 35 in Frölunda but it was never an option in New York because it already hung from the ceiling, he says and refers to the legendary goalkeeper Mike Richter who played in the club between 1989 and 2003.

- I have very good memories from number 35. Since (Ilya) Samsonov already had 30, it felt natural for me to change.

Number 30 for me is synonymous with my time in Rangers.

It felt right somehow.

This is a new chapter, says Lundqvist.

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Henrik Lundqvist: "It is a mourning work"