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.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin pushed away 32 of 34 shots for a .941 save percentage in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final against Florida on Saturday, but despite his fantastic effort, the season ended for the team with a 2-1 loss. Shesterkin was beaten by Sam Bennett inside the final minute of the first period and also gave up a goal to Vladimir Tarasenko in the middle of the third. He didn't receive any goal support until the 18:20 mark, and it was too little too late. The Rangers' No. 1 coughed up more than two goals just four times in the six-game series. He finished the postseason with a 10-6 record, a 2.34 goals-against average, and a .927 save percentage.
Igor Shesterkin Looks To Keep Momentum Going In Game 4
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will head out for a third consecutive win in Tuesday's matchup against Florida. The 2022 Vezina Trophy winner has helped the team to a pair of overtime wins, producing 59 saves across the two games. Going 10-3 in the playoffs, Shesterkin has joined Henrik Lundqvist as only the second Rangers goaltender to post 10 postseason wins multiple times. He's sporting a 2.33 goals-against average for the playoffs and has produced a .925 save percentage.
Igor Shesterkin Attempts To Turn Around Form On Friday
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will hope to get back on track as the Eastern Conference Finals continue on Friday. He received no goal support and took a 3-0 defeat against Florida in Game 1 of the series, suffering a third loss in four games. Shesterkin has struggled to make it to the win column after going unbeaten in each of the team's first seven postseason games of the year. It's been a disappointing spell for Shesterkin lately, but he still owns strong numbers. The Rangers No. 1 has gone 8-3 in the playoffs, allowing 2.37 goals with a .926 save percentage.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin was defeated for the first time in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday as the Carolina Hurricanes put four pucks past him. Shesterkin had a poor start by allowing three first-period goals, and he had to settle for a 4-3 defeat in the end after Carolina scored a late power-play goal. The Russian netminder saw his record drop to 7-1. After giving up seven goals in four games against Washington in the first round, Shesterkin has allowed 12 goals through four contests in Round 2. However, the Rangers still find themselves in a great position, heading into Monday's Game 5 with a 3-1 lead.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin has a chance to set a new franchise record with an eighth consecutive postseason win on Saturday against Carolina. He matched Mike Richter with a seventh straight win on Thursday when Shesterkin produced 45 saves in a 3-2 overtime victory. Another win would also help the Rangers tie a league record for the longest postseason-opening winning streak. Shesterkin has played his part in the success with a 2.01 goals-against average and a .935 save percentage.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin was extremely sharp in Tuesday's 4-3 double-overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of their second-round series, stopping 54 of the 57 shots he faced. Shesterkin has been a brick wall this postseason, going 6-0 with a .929 SV% and 2.00 GAA. The Rangers are yet to lose a game in the playoffs, and that is in large part due to their goaltending. Shesterkin will look to win a seventh straight on Thursday night in Carolina.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin shut down the Washington Capitals again in Game 3 on Friday, leading the team to a commanding 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Shesterkin has won all three games so far, posting a .933 SV% and 1.67 GAA. The Rangers haven't needed much help from Shesterkin to dispose of the Capitals, but he's been steady anyway. If he continues his solid play, the Rangers could be in for a long playoff run.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin is getting some rest on Thursday when the club takes on the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. The Russian netminder has started four of the last five games but will give way to backup Jonathan Quick, who has been excellent with a 2.56 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage in 26 appearances, actually outplaying Shesterkin on the season. For his part, Shesterkin has posted a 2.65 GAA and a .910 save percentage across 53 starts, going 34-17-2 in that time. The Rangers enter Thursday's action one point ahead of the Dallas Stars for first place in the NHL standings with three games remaining for each team.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin stopped the Hurricanes from scoring on Tuesday, recording his second consecutive shutout with 28 saves in a 1-0 road win. It's the fourth time in Shesterkin's career he has picked up back-to-back shutouts. The Rangers' No. 1 has bounced back in style after opening the month with two consecutive losses. Shesterkin boasts three shutouts for the season and has gone 28-13-2 with a 2.54 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin remained in the zone Wednesday as the Rangers took down the Columbus Blue Jackets by a 4-1 score. The outing marked Shesterkin's sixth consecutive win while he has now allowed one goal or less five times during that stretch. The 2021-2022 Vezina Trophy winner was uncharacteristically scuffling in the season's first half but has been white-hot in February as the Rangers become the first team in the NHL to reach 40 wins. The Russian netminder entered Wednesday's contest sporting a 2.70 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage across 38 starts. The Rangers are next in action Saturday on the road versus the Toronto Maple Leafs.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin stopped 25-of-27 shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-2 victory against the Red Wings. The 27-year-old surrendered goals to Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider and forward Robby Fabbri in a span 23 seconds at the midway point of the second period, while he limited the opposition to only those two goals in the contest. Shesterkin is one of the most reliable goaltender options across all fantasy formats as he has posted a record of 9-4-0 to go along with a 2.54 goals against average and .915 save percentage through 13 appearances.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin stopped 36-of-37 shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 victory against the Flyers. Shesterkin has allowed only one goal in five of his victories this season, with the lone goal by the Flyers scored by forward Sean Couturier late in the second period. Shesterkin and goaltender Jonathan Quick have formed a dominant tandem for the division-leading Rangers, with Shesterkin posting a record of 8-3-0 to go along with a 2.45 goals against average and .916 save percentage through 11 appearances
Igor Shesterkin Comes Through Practice With No Issues
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (lower body) is on the cusp of returning to action after having no setbacks or restrictions in Friday's practice. Shesterkin has skipped the last four games but could be back between the pipes on Saturday versus New Jersey. The Rangers have continued to roll on without him, going 3-0-1, but having a Vezina Trophy winner available for selection would make any hockey club in the world stronger. Shesterkin has started the 2023-24 campaign with a 6-2-0 run, allowing 2.36 goals with a .913 save percentage.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (lower body) will miss a fourth straight game on Sunday versus Columbus. The 2022 Vezina Trophy winner has resumed skating, but the team has taken a very cautious approach with him, and the Rangers certainly have no reason to rush him back, as they have continued to win without him. Shesterkin's absence means another start on Sunday for Jonathan Quick, who's available again after sitting out one contest due to an upper-body injury. The veteran is boasting a 3-0-1 record through four starts this season.
Igor Shesterkin Questionable For Thursday's Contest
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (general soreness) is questionable to return for Thursday night's contest against the visiting Minnesota Wild. The Russian netminder was a full participant in Wednesday's practice but isn't certain to return against the Wild. "He doesn't have any limitations out there today," Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette said on Wednesday. "So, he's a go today, and I want to see how he responds to the day and we'll make decisions after we talk." Netminders Louie Domingue and Dylan Garand were recalled from the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack on Wednesday while veteran Jonathan Quick has started each of the last two games in Shesterkin's stead. The 2021-22 Vezina Trophy winner owns a 2.36 goals-against average and .913 save percentage in eight games this season and remains an elite fantasy option moving forward.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (lower body) appears on track to return from a one-game absence on Tuesday against Detroit. The Rangers didn't have him in the lineup Saturday versus Minnesota because Shesterkin is "banged up," with Louis Domingue summoned from the minors to work as Jonathan Quick's backup. However, the team has now reassigned Domingue back to the AHL, which suggests that Shesterkin is good to go again. The 2022 Vezina Trophy winner has been in top form right off the bat in 2023-24, posting a 6-2-0 record with a 2.36 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage. He'll head out for his fifth consecutive win in his next appearance.
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