Henrik Lundqvist

Headshot of NHL Hall-of-Famer Henrik Lundqvist.

Henrik Lundqvist | Broadcaster, Husband, Father, former NHL goaltender, living with recurrent pericarditis.

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Watch the final episode of Henrik's 3-part series, What I Know Now, and learn how he is able to live a life doing what he loves with recurrent pericarditis.

 

Moving Forward

There's a saying about how obvious solutions can appear once you're on
the other side of the problem. As a broadcaster, husband, and father,
Henrik's uncertainty didn't make him powerless but has taught him how
self-advocacy and persistence can help give him the confidence to
redefine control and move forward.

Watch the video above to hear how Henrik learned to speak up and never
settle.

NHL Hall-­of-­Famer Henrik Lundqvist sitting.

"I know the signals now. I know what to look for." - Henrik 

What I Know Now

NHL’s Henrik Lundqvist shares his recurrent pericarditis story

Putting it into Words

In the first episode, Henrik reflects on the moment he learned the name of his heart condition: recurrent pericarditis.

Speaking Up

In the second episode, Henrik talks about the power of curiosity and how asking the right questions can change everything.

Moving Forward

In the third episode, Henrik looks back on what he would have done differently with a new sense of purpose and perspective.

Henrik Lundqvist Moving Forward

Comeback After Comeback

Watch Henrik and a cardiologist discuss his journey to a diagnosis of recurrent pericarditis.

"Not being able to live your life the way you want to is hard physically and mentally. But with the support of my care team, I found my path forward to come back with more strength."
Henrik Lundqvist NHL Hall-of-Famer, living with RP

Last updated: 06/04/26
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