New York Rangers prospect report has Nils Lundkvist continuing to impress with his skills
Nils Lundkvist
The New York Rangers have released their prospect report for January 18, 2021. In this edition, Nils Lundkvist leads the pack as he continues to impress in Sweden’s top leagu.
Below are excerpts from the official report provided to the media via the New York Rangers.
New York Rangers top prospect: Nils Lundkvist
Nils Lundkvist leading the way (Lulea/SHL)
Nils Lundkvist notched an assist/point and posted a plus-one rating in each of the two games he played during the past week (two assists), and he also recorded six shots on goal on Jan. 14 against Brynas. The Rangers’ first round pick (28th overall) in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft extended his point streak to three games (two goals, two assists, plus-four rating, 14 shots on goal over the span), and he has also tallied a point in six of the last seven games (four goals, three assists), in nine of the last 11 games (four goals, six assists), in 11 of the last 14 games (four goals, eight assists), and in 14 of the last 19 games (seven goals, 10 assists). Lundkvist has registered 21 points (nine goals, 12 assists), a plus-seven rating and 97 shots on goal in 31 SHL games in 2020-21, and he has averaged 20:30 of ice time per game in the 31 contests.