Henrik Lundqvist announced today via his social media that he will not be joining the Washington Capitals this season. In a tweet, he said that a heart condition will prevent him from playing.
Here is the full text of his message:
He also shared a message to Caps fans via a video on the Capitals’ social media:
The Capitals published this statement in response to the news:
We’re all with you, Hank! We hope to see you take the ice again soon, and regardless of what sweater you’re wearing when you do, we are all so glad you chose to sign in Washington.
We will continue to update this post as more information is available.