Rangers recall Magnus Hellberg from Hartford

New York Rangers General Manager Jeff Gorton announced today that the team has recalled goaltender Magnus Hellberg from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Hellberg, 25, has appeared in 25 games with the Wolf Pack this season, posting a 10-9-4 record, along with a 2.91 GAA and a .905 SV%. Hellberg has allowed two goals or fewer in four of his last five appearances, including one goal in two of those contests (3-2-0 record, 1.80 GAA, .942 SV% over the span).

The 6-6, 209-pounder has appeared in 176 career AHL games over five seasons (2012-13 - 2016-17), posting an 82-65-13 record, along with a 2.45 GAA, a .915 SV%, and 13 SO. In his first season with the Wolf Pack in 2015-16, Hellberg posted a 30-20-3 record, along with a 2.40 GAA, a .918 SV%, and 3 SO in 53 appearances. He established AHL career-highs in appearances and wins last season, and he became the first Wolf Pack goaltender to register 30 wins in one season since 2004-05 (Jason LaBarbera).

Hellberg has appeared in two NHL games in his career. He appeared in one game with the Rangers last season, making his debut with the Blueshirts on Dec. 20, 2015 vs. Washington.

The Uppsala, Sweden, native was acquired by the Rangers from Nashville in exchange for a sixth round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft on July 1, 2015.

Rangers recall G Magnus Hellberg from Hartford (AHL) after injury to Lundqvist

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Magnus Hellberg

The New York Rangers on Thursday recalled goaltender Magnus Hellberg from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League due to the injury sustained to Henrik Lundqvist in game one of the Rangers' first round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.

Lundqvist was hit in the eye with teammate Marc Staal's stick in the game, finished the first period, and did not return for the second or even the rest of the game.

Hellberg has appeared in one game with the Rangers this season.

Rangers Recall Magnus Hellberg From Hartford on an Emergency Basis

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Magnus Hellberg

New York Rangers General Manager Jeff Gorton announced today that the team has recalled goaltender Magnus Hellberg from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL) on an emergency basis.

Hellberg, 24, has appeared in 40 games with the Wolf Pack this season, posting a 22-16-2 record, along with a 2.39 GAA, a .919 SV%, and 3 SO. He has established an AHL career-high in appearances and has tied his AHL career-high in wins in 2015-16. Hellberg is tied for third in the AHL in appearances, ranks sixth in wins, is tied for seventh in SO, and is tied for ninth in GAA and SV% this season. He has posted a 14-6-0 record, along with a 2.08 GAA, a .931 SV%, and 2 SO in his last 20 appearances.

The 6-6, 200-pounder has appeared in one game with the Rangers this season, making his debut with the Blueshirts on Dec. 20 vs. Washington.

Rangers Assign Magnus Hellberg and Chris Summers to Hartford (AHL)

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New York Rangers General Manager Jeff Gorton announced Wednesday that the team has assigned goaltender Magnus Hellberg and defenseman Chris Summers to the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Hellberg, 24, appeared in one game with the Rangers after being recalled on December 18, making his debut with the team on December 20 vs. Washington. Prior to being recalled by the Rangers, Hellberg appeared in 18 games with the Wolf Pack this season, posting an 8-8-2 record, along with a 2.62 GAA, a .908 SV%, and 1 SO.

Summers, 27, skated in three games with the Rangers after being recalled on December 18. He registered five shots on goal, four hits, and one blocked shot in those contests. Prior to being recalled, Summers skated in 27 games with the Wolf Pack this season, tallying three assists and registering 23 penalty minutes.

Rangers recall goalie Hellberg, defenseman Summers, send down defenseman Skjei

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Septemeber 22, 2015: Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Rangers
goalie Magnus Hellberg (45) in a game against the Philadelphia
Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers won 5-3.

(PHOTO: Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports)

The New York Rangers recalled goaltender Magnus Hellberg and defenseman Chris Summers from Hartford of the American Hockey League on Friday.

Goaltender Antti Raanta was injured in the first period of a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday when a slap shot by Wild defenseman Marco Scandella hit him in the mask above the cage. Henrik Lundqvist finished the game and will start Friday against the Winnipeg Jets.

Summers has three assists in 27 AHL games this season. The 27-year-old has two goals and nine points in 67 NHL games with the Arizona Coyotes and Rangers.

Defenseman Brady Skjei was reassigned to Hartford after going scoreless in two games for the Rangers.

Last night against the Wild, Skjei played 15:17, saw 2:06 on the PK and had 1 shot on goal, 2 hits, 2 blocked shots and a holding penalty.

Alain Vigneault said of Skjei last night, "he is a young player ,we can all see the upside but this is the NHL and he will get better with every game that he gets."

Hellberg was called up due to the injury to Antti Raanta last night against the Minnesota Wild.

This season in the AHL, Summers has 3 assists in 27 games, a minus 6 rating, 23 PIM and 19 shots on goal.

Hellberg is 8-8-2 with a 2.62 GAA and .908 save percentage.