Henrik Lundqvist gets emotional, unable to answer question about traded teammate

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The annual NHL trade deadline often just looks like well-paid athletes moving from team to team as squads gear up for playoff runs, but Henrik Lundqvist reminded us of how difficult this time of the year can be when you're a part of it. Following a 6-5 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals on Sunday afternoon, the New York Rangers netminder was asked about his relationship with Mats Zuccarello, who was traded to the Dallas Stars the night before. Following an extended pause where his eyes began to well up, he was able to get a few words out about his former teammate of nine seasons.

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