Lundqvist (heart) is retiring from the NHL.

Lundqvist announced Sunday via his personal Twitter account that his recent checkup showed inflammation around his heart that required a few months of rest.

Lundqvist returned to the ice for the first time since undergoing open heart surgery Tuesday, Jim Cerny of Sporting News reports.

Lundqvist is set to have open heart surgery, he announced on social media Monday.

Lundqvist has been diagnosed with a heart condition that will force him sit out the entire 2020-21 campaign, he posted on social media Thursday.

Lundqvist secured a one-year, $1.5 million contract with Washington on Friday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Lundqvist stopped 30 shots in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Qualifier.

Lundqvist will make a second straight start for Monday's Game 2 clash with the Hurricanes, Rick Carpiniello of The Athletic reports.

Lundqvist made 34 saves in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Qualifier.

Lundqvist will start between the pipes in Saturday's Game 1 against the Hurricanes.