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Stanley Cup champion, 19-year NHL veteran, announces immediate retirement
TL;DR
Jonathan Quick, a 19-year NHL veteran and two-time Stanley Cup champion, has announced his retirement after his final game with the New York Rangers on April 13. Quick, who is the active leader in games played among NHL goalies, will retire after a season where the Rangers were eliminated from playoff contention.
Jonathan Quick, the active games played leader among active NHL goalies, announced that his April 13 game in net for the New York Rangers will be hist last.
Quick was the first to leave the ice after the Rangers’ morning skate in Florida. The game against the Panthers is the penultimate game for the Rangers this season. At 33-38-9, they have already been eliminated from playoff contention.
For Quick, the game will cap a marvelous 19-year NHL career that began in Los Angeles and saw him lead the Kings to Stanley Cup championships in 2012 and 2014.
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Q&A
What were Jonathan Quick's achievements during his NHL career?
Jonathan Quick won two Stanley Cup championships with the Los Angeles Kings in 2012 and 2014 and is recognized as the active leader in games played among NHL goalies.
Why did Jonathan Quick retire from the NHL?
Jonathan Quick announced his retirement following the conclusion of the Rangers' season, which saw them eliminated from playoff contention.