Since Henrik Lundqvist entered the league in 2005-06, he’s been a model of consistency. He’s the only goalie in NHL history to win 30 or more in his first seven seasons. Following the shortened year in which he won 24 of 43 starts, Lundqvist has come back to win 30 for the eighth time during a nine-year career spent on Broadway.

In reeling off five consecutive wins during the Rangers’ best stretch, he’s once again demonstrated what makes him so valuable. With his team needing to win as much as possible in a tight playoff race, Lundqvist has once again delivered. He’s posted a 1.79 goals-against-average and .935 save percentage with a shutout during the five-game win streak.

That’s included passing Mike Richter for the most wins in franchise history in a 8-4 victory over Ottawa in which he made 35 saves. Then of course, stopping all 21 shots in a 2-0 win over New Jersey to pass Ed Giacomin for the most shutouts in club history with 50. He nearly had his second in three games against the Flyers if not for Jakub Voracek’s late tally with under two minutes left.

It seems that every year the Rangers find themselves under playoff pressure, Lundqvist elevates his level. That’s what makes him great. While it hasn’t yet resulted in a Stanley Cup, he always gives them that chance. Given how well they’re playing, they could be a tough out this Spring. The team has finally gelled under Alain Vigneault.

It all starts with number 30 donning the Blueshirt in net. As he goes, so do the Rangers.