HEART SURGERY FOR LUNDQVIST

Washington Capitals goalie Henrik Lundqvist, pictured, is to undergo open heart surgery, he said Monday. The 38-yearold Swede, who enjoyed success with the New York Rangers before signing with the Capitals in October, previously announced he would sit out the upcoming NHL season due to a heart condition. “Last 3 weeks my focus has shifted from training camp and the upcoming season to my health and what I can and can't do,” Lundqvist posted on Twitter. “Scheduled for an open heart surgery now — aortic valve replacement, aortic root and ascending aortic replacement, to be more exact. We all have our mountains to climb. Staying positive here and set on the road to recovery.” Lundqvist holds more than 50 Rangers franchise records, including the all-time mark for wins, appearances by a goalie, shutouts, playoff appearances and playoff wins.