New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin is set to play for the second consecutive day on Sunday against the Edmonton Oilers. He produced his fifth shutout of the season in Saturday's 4-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Shesterkin also defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in overtime on Thursday night, so he is in the midst of a very busy stretch and will make his third appearance in four days. Shesterkin has not won three consecutive starts since January when he had his season-best four-game winning streak. The 2022 Vezina Trophy winner boasts a 23-22-4 record for the season and has given up 2.79 goals with a .907 save percentage. Following a tough stretch, the Oilers are on a 3-2-0 run and are sure to present a stern test for Shesterkin on Sunday.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will get the starting nod on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. Shesterkin allowed two goals on 24 shots during his last outing against the Winnipeg Jets. He will have another tough matchup against the Minnesota Wild who are also in the Western Conference playoff picture. Before his loss on Tuesday, Shesterkin held a 3-1-2 record over his last six contests with a .921 save percentage and a 2.32 GAA. During this span, he allowed one goal or less in two games but allowed three or more in the other four. Through 47 total games this season, the 29-year-old has had a disappointing season to his standard as he sits with a modest 21-22-4, a 2.87 GAA, and a .905 save percentage. He is a solid play in DFS as he still carries high upside despite a tough matchup.
New York goaltender Igor Shesterkin was the first goaltender off during Wednesday's morning skate, which suggests he will likely take the starter's crease on Wednesday evening when the Rangers face the Washington Capitals. Shesterkin has begun to find his footing after a rough stretch during January and February. Over his last four starts, Shesterkin has held a 3-1 record with a .939 save percentage and a 1.77 GAA. He posted a 21-save shutout in his last outing against the New York Islanders. However, before this strong stretch, Shesterkin carried a poor .817 save percentage with a hefty 4.57 GAA. Overall, the 29-year-old is on pace to have the worst season of his career but remains a must-start goaltender in all standard formats. In addition, given his recent play, he is worth considering in DFS matchups, despite facing a potent Washington offense.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin stopped all 21 shots he saw against the New York Islanders on Monday evening. The Rangers had the slight advantage in the shot total but Shesterkin was able to step up when called on. Since allowing five goals on February 22, Shesterkin has gone 3-1 over his last four contests. During this stretch, he has held a strong .939 save percentage with a 1.77 GAA. He has only allowed more than two goals twice. However, prior to this recent surge, Shesterkin posted a hefty 3.45 GAA and a .865 save percentage over his last eight contests. Despite the uneven play at times, Shesterkin remains a must-start goaltender in all formats. He will look to stay hot on Wednesday evening when the Rangers host the Washington Capitals.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) has been confirmed as the starter for Saturday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Shesterkin sustained an upper-body injury on Feb. 7, but he ended up missing only one game due to the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The Rangers No. 1 has struggled lately, losing four of his past five starts. This has dropped his record for the season to 18-19-2. He has posted a 2.87 goals-against average with a .906 save percentage and three shutouts. On Saturday, Shesterkin faces a tricky matchup, as the Sabres have gone 4-1-0 in their past five games, averaging 4.4 goals during that stretch.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) could be an option for Saturday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Shesterkin suffered an upper-body injury on Feb. 7 and was ruled out for 1-2 weeks. He has progressed well in his recovery and logged a second straight full practice on Thursday. The Rangers netminder has been inconsistent in 2024-25, posting an 18-19-2 record. He has picked up three shutouts while registering a 2.87 goals-against average with a .906 save percentage. Shesterkin's recent form has been particularly disappointing for the Rangers, as he is on a 1-4-0 run, with 19 goals allowed over that stretch.
Igor Shesterkin Out For 1-2 Weeks With An Upper-Body Injury
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss 1-2 weeks with an upper-body injury, Mollie Walker of The New York Post reports. The Rangers' No. 1 made his 39th start of the campaign on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins but will not be available for Saturday's clash against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Dylan Garand has been called up from the minors to serve as Jonathan Quick's backup for the matchup. Based on the projected timeline, there's a good chance Shesterkin will be ready to return to action after the 4 Nations Face-Off. The Rangers are scheduled to continue the regular season on Feb. 22 against the Buffalo Sabres.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will start Friday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The former Vezina Trophy winner ended a three-game losing run in his last appearance against the Boston Bruins and finds himself with a good chance to start a winning streak on Friday. The Rangers will host a Penguins team that is without Sidney Crosby (upper body) and Evgeni Malkin (lower body). Shesterkin has gone 19-18-2 during an inconsistent campaign, allowing 2.86 goals with a .906 save percentage and three shutouts. He boasts a 2-0-0 record against Pittsburgh this season, having stopped 51 of 53 shots in the matchup.
Igor Shesterkin Shuts The Door On Senators On Tuesday
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin stopped all 20 shots he faced en route to defeating the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday evening. The Rangers dominated the shot total, but Shesterkin was able to set up when called on. Alexis Lafreniere would break the stalemate late in the opening frame and serve as the game-winner. This was Shesterkin's third-straight victory and second-straight shutout. Over this three-game span, Shesterkin has posted a stellar .962% SV and a 0.97 GAA. Over his past six, Shesterkin has held a 5-0-1 record with a 1.43 GAA and a .943% SV. He remains a must-start option as he and the Rangers are beginning to turn the corner following a rough two-month stretch. He will look to stay hot on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will face the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, looking to maintain his recent hot form. After shaking off an upper-body injury, Shesterkin has gone 4-0-1 with one shutout. He has allowed 1.73 goals during this stretch while registering a .934 save percentage. The Rangers No. 1 has improved his record to 15-15-2 and is sporting a 2.87 goals-against average for the campaign, along with a .910 save percentage and two shutouts. Fantasy managers will be pleased with Shesterkin's recent improvement, but he will face a strong team with a hot goalie on Tuesday. Leevi Merilainen, who has also gone 4-0-1 in his past five appearances, is projected to start for the Senators.
Igor Shesterkin Returns To Rangers Crease Thursday
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) will return from a four-game absence on Thursday against New Jersey. He's set to log his 28th start of the campaign, looking to improve an 11-15-1 record. Shesterkin won eight of his first 13 starts of the season, but things have fallen apart for the Rangers over the last couple of months. In December, Shesterkin added just three wins to his tally, going 3-7-0. He has posted a 3.10 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage, both of which are his career-worst numbers. A meeting with a strong Devils team that averages 3.19 goals might not end well for Shesterkin either.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) participated in the morning skate but will not play in Tuesday's contest against Dallas. He remains on Injured Reserve with an upper-body ailment. Shesterkin's absence will stretch to four games, with Jonathan Quick penciled in for another start. Quick has struggled recently but carries a winning record for the season at 6-5-0. He has picked up two shutouts while allowing 2.83 goals with a .903 save percentage. Louis Domingue, who defeated Chicago 6-2 with 25 saves on Sunday, will dress as the backup for Tuesday's game.
According to Mollie Walker of the New York Post, New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) was placed on the injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the Rangers recalled Louis Domingue from the Hartford Wolf Pack. Since the start of December, Shesterkin has held a disappointing 3-7 record with a 3.43 GAA and a .891% SV. As a result, the 29-year-old will now miss at least the next three games but could miss a longer period of time. Veteran Jonathan Quick will likely be given the starter's crease for the foreseeable future with Domingue filling in as the No.2 option. Over his past four appearances, Quick has posted a 2.95 ERA and a .882% SV. He should only be rostered in deeper formats.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin stopped 41 of the 42 shots in his victory over the Dallas Stars. This was a much-needed victory for the Rangers as they have lost five of their past six contests and fallen towards the bottom of the Eastern Conference. The Rangers were heavily outshot but their franchise goaltender got them back in the win column. His lone blemish came in the opening two minutes on a snap shot by center Roope Hintz. This was also a much-needed bounce-back performance for Shesterkin who posted an underwhelming 3.27 GAA with a 1-3 record over his previous four starts. Even though the Rangers have struggled throughout December, Shesterkin should still be viewed as a high-end goaltender. He will look to continue his win streak on Sunday afternoon against the Carolina Hurricanes.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will make his 21st start of the campaign on Wednesday against Buffalo. The star netminder has struggled lately, winning only once in his last seven outings. As a result of his recent poor form, Shesterkin's record for the season has dropped to 9-10-1. He has allowed 2.95 goals with a .910 save percentage and one shutout. Wednesday's matchup gives Shesterkin and the Rangers a good opportunity to get back on track. Buffalo finds itself on a seven-game skid and has been limited to two or fewer goals four times during the stretch.
Igor Shesterkin Signs Historic Extension With Rangers
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin has agreed to an eight-year extension with the team. He'll be paid $92 million over the course of the deal, making it the largest goalie contract in NHL history. With the new contract, Shesterkin's salary cap hit will rise to $11.5 million. The Russian netminder is currently on a four-year, $22.67 million deal, which expires at the end of the season. Shesterkin has certainly earned a big pay raise after developing into one of the best goalies in the world. He's sporting a 143-68-18 career record with a 2.48 goals-against average, a .920 save percentage, and 16 shutouts. The 2024-25 campaign has been a bit tricky for Shesterkin, as he carries an 8-9-1 record, but with his future now sorted, we might see an improvement in form from the Rangers' No. 1 glove.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin showed off good form in Friday's 2-1 win over Ottawa, saving 40 of 41 shots. Only a late Adam Gaudette strike slipped past Shesterkin, who recorded a second consecutive game with 40-plus saves. The Rangers No. 1 had a couple of rough outings at the end of last month, but he's been rock-solid for most of the campaign so far. Through eight starts, Shesterkin boasts a 5-2-1 record and one shutout. He has allowed 2.25 goals with a .931 save percentage. Among goalies who have started at least five games, only Anaheim's Lukas Dostal (.945) has been more effective with his work than Shesterkin.
New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin stopped 31 of the 32 shots he faced en route to defeating the Detroit Red Wings on Monday evening. This was a nice bounce-back outing for Shesterkin after he allowed six goals to the Utah Hockey Club in his previous start. The superstar netminder earned a shutout victory in his first start of the season against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 28-year-old looks on pace to surpass the 30-win total for the fourth-straight campaign playing behind a competing Ranger team. Fantasy managers should continue to view Shesterkin as a high-end goalie going forward as he should finish near the top of Vezina voting. The Rangers will have a rematch against the Red Wings in their next game on Thursday evening.
Igor Shesterkin Shuts Out Penguins In Season Opener
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin backstopped the team to a 6-0 win over Pittsburgh in Wednesday's season opener, recording a 29-save shutout. The Rangers hadn't started the season with a shutout since 1956 when Gump Worsley helped the team to a 3-0 triumph over Chicago. Shesterkin became the fifth Rangers goalie overall to shut down the opposition in a season-opening game. It's the start of a contract year for Shesterkin, and it couldn't have gone any better. The Russian netminder will face the league's new boys, the Utah Hockey Club, in the next game on Saturday.
Igor Shesterkin Will Not Negotiate Extension With Rangers During Season
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin does not want to negotiate an extension with the team during the season. The 28-year-old star netminder is a pending unrestricted free agent next summer. Shesterkin has said he "loves" the team and fans but wants to fully focus on his game during the season, meaning he likely won't extend his contract with the team during the regular season if a new deal isn't reached before opening night. According to The New York Post's Mollie Walker, Shesterkin's camp is looking for an average annual value of $12 million for his new contract. Uncertainty over his future could have a negative impact on Shesterkin's play in 2024-25.
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