Shesterkin stopped 26 of 28 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Wild.
Shesterkin let a couple of one-goal leads slip away, but Braden Schneider delivered the game-winning goal in overtime to secure the Rangers' victory. This ended a three-game skid for Shesterkin, who had allowed nine goals on 87 shots while going 0-1-2 in that span. The 29-year-old netminder improved to 22-22-4 with a 2.85 GAA and a .906 save percentage through 48 appearances this season. The Rangers have a back-to-back up next -- they visit the Blue Jackets on Saturday in a game with massive impacts on the playoff race before hosting the Oilers on Sunday. Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick are likely to split those starts.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Starting in Minnesota
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Shesterkin will guard the visiting cage in Minnesota on Thursday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
Shesterkin is 0-1-2 in his last three games, giving up nine goals on 87 shots (.897 save percentage). For the 2024-25 campaign, the 29-year-old netminder is 21-22-4 with four shutouts, a 2.87 GAA and a .905 save percentage, the worst numbers in his six-year NHL career. The Wild are generating only 2.74 goals per game, 24th in the NHL in 2024-25.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Gives up two goals
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Shesterkin stopped 22 of 24 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Jets.
Shesterkin and the Rangers have been slumping lately. This was the goaltender's third straight loss, although the previous two came in overtime. Overall, the 29-year-old Russian netminder is 21-22-4 with four shutouts, a 2.87 GAA and a .905 save percentage over 47 starts this season.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Starting in Winnipeg
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Shesterkin was the first netminder off at Tuesday's morning skate, which indicates he'll tend the road twine against the Jets, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Shesterkin has conceded a total of seven goals over back-to-back overtime losses to the Capitals and Senators. He has a 21-21-4 record, .905 save percentage and 2.89 GAA across 46 outings this season. The Russian netminder will have an uphill battle getting back on track Tuesday against a Winnipeg squad that sits third in the NHL with 3.49 goals per game in 2024-25. Shesterkin is 4-3-0 with a .930 save percentage and a 2.32 GAA across seven career appearances against the Jets.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Falls to Sens in OT
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Shesterkin made 33 saves in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Senators.
The Rangers were outshot 37-23 but still held a 3-1 lead midway through the third period. Shesterkin couldn't make it hold up. He didn't find loose pucks in his crease on two occasions and witnessed as they were swatted home by an Ottawa player in the final 10 minutes of regulation. Brady Tkachuk took advantage of a brutal Rangers' giveaway early in OT to end the contest. Shesterkin has just one regulation loss in his last six starts, going 3-1-2 over that stretch with a .921 save percentage.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Starting Saturday
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Shesterkin will defend the visiting crease in Ottawa on Saturday, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post.
Shesterkin is 3-1-1 in his last five starts, allowing 10 goals on 140 shots (.929 save percentage). Overall, the 29-year-old Russian netminder is 21-21-3 with four shutouts, a 2.86 GAA and a .905 save percentage over 45 starts this season. The Senators are averaging 2.84 goals per game in 2024-25, 19th in the NHL.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Topped by Caps in OT
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Shesterkin stopped 23 shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Capitals.
The Rangers took a 2-1 lead into the third period, but Alex Ovechkin continued his march toward history midway through the frame to tie it up, and Tom Wilson then tapped home a slick feed from Dylan Strome in OT to end the night. Shesterkin has been sharp over his last five starts as New York tries to stay in the playoff picture, going 3-1-1 with a 1.99 GAA and .929 save percentage.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: First goalie off Wednesday
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Shesterkin was the first goalie to leave the ice Wednesday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports, indicating he'll be in goal at home against Washington.
Shesterkin has secured victories in three of his last four outings while posting a 1.77 GAA and one shutout. A slow start to the season will likely result in the 29-year-old netminder missing the 30-win mark for the first time since 2020-21, but he seems to be finding his stride of late. With a back-to-back against the Senators and Blue Jackets on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, Shesterkin figures to split the next two games with Jonathan Quick.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Between pipes versus Isles
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Shesterkin will tend the twine at home against the Islanders on Monday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Shesterkin may be hard-pressed to reach the 30-win mark at this point considering he has managed just 20 victories in his 43 appearances this year. At this point, the 29-year-old Russian is sporting a career-worst 2.93 GAA and .904 save percentage -- though those are still decent ratios compared to the rest of the league.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Poor performance in loss
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Shesterkin stopped 14 of 17 shots in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Shesterkin went 3-4-0 in February, allowing three or more goals on five occasions. Friday's effort was a particularly poor one, as the Maple Leafs didn't generate much overall but cashed in a goal each period to get the win. Shesterkin is down to 20-21-2 with a 2.93 GAA and a .904 save percentage across 43 starts this season. The Rangers continue their four-game homestand Sunday versus the Predators, which would be a favorable matchup for Shesterkin should he get the nod, but it's also in the first half of a back-to-back. If Jonathan Quick instead gets the nod Sunday, Shesterkin would get another crack at the Islanders on Monday after defeating them with a 36-save effort Tuesday at UBS Arena.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Tending twine Friday
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Shesterkin will be between the home pipes versus Toronto on Friday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Shesterkin has won his last two starts, allowing only four goals on 77 shots (.948 save percentage) in road victories over the Islanders and Penguins. It has been a tough campaign for the 29-year-old, who is 20-20-2 with three shutouts, a 2.93 GAA and a .906 save percentage, his worst season in his six years with the Rangers. Shesterkin will face the Maple Leafs, who have won three straight games on the road. Toronto is generating 3.19 goals per game, which ranks 12th in the NHL this season.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Shines in win over Isles
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Shesterkin stopped 36 of 37 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Islanders.
Shesterkin was outstanding Tuesday and recorded a second consecutive win after topping the Penguins on Sunday. In three appearances since the league resumed following the 4 Nations break, Shesterkin has gone 2-1-0 with a 3.90 GAA and a .903 save percentage. However, those numbers are inflated following the 8-2 loss to the Sabres on Feb. 22, in which he allowed five goals in only 16 shots. This season, the star netminder has posted a 20-20-2 record with a 2.93 GAA and a .906 save percentage.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Looking to bounce back Sunday
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Shesterkin will guard the road net Sunday against the Penguins, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
Shesterkin got the start Saturday against Buffalo but was pulled in the first period after allowing five goals on 16 shots. The 29-year-old netminder will look to bounce back against a Pittsburgh team that's averaging 2.86 goals per game. Overall, Shesterkin is 18-20-2 with a .903 save percentage and a 2.98 GAA this season.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Gets hook in return to action
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Shesterkin gave up five goals on 16 shots before being replaced by Jonathan Quick late in the first period of Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Sabres.
While Shesterkin didn't do himself any favors by passing up a of couple opportunities to freeze pucks, only for Buffalo to score immediately afterward, for the most part, his awful line was the result of truly terrible play by his defense. Shesterkin had missed the Rangers' last game before the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off due to an upper-body injury, but he at least looked healthy in his return. With Quick needed for heavy relief work Saturday, it's not clear which netminder will be between the pipes for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Returns to crease Saturday
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Shesterkin (upper body) will guard the road goal versus Buffalo on Saturday, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post.
Shesterkin sat out the Rangers' 4-3 win over Columbus on Feb. 8, but the break for 4 Nations Face-Off gave him plenty of time to recover. He has posted a record of 18-19-2 with three shutouts, a 2.87 GAA and a .906 save percentage across 39 appearances this season. Buffalo ranks 11th in the league with 3.13 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Practicing Thursday
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Shesterkin (upper body) practiced for a second consecutive day Thursday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Shesterkin was injured Feb. 7 against the Penguins and was expected to be out of action for 1-2 weeks. He appears to be in line to start Saturday against the Sabres, though the Rangers could keep him out another game and play him Sunday in Pittsburgh. Shesterkin is 18-19-2 with a 2.87 GAA and a .906 save percentage across 39 appearances in 2024-25. Shesterkin said after practice that he expects to be ready to play Saturday in Buffalo.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Making progress in recovery
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Shesterkin (upper body) has been skating on his own but is not expected to participate in practice Tuesday, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today.
Shesterkin's injury carried a recovery timeline of 1-2 weeks from Feb. 8, so the netminder shouldn't be expected to be sidelined for much longer as long as he hasn't suffered any setbacks. If Shesterkin isn't ready for the Rangers' back-to-back set against the Sabres on Saturday and Penguins on Sunday, Dylan Garand, who was recalled Tuesday, could split those games with Jonathan Quick.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Allows three goals Friday
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Shesterkin (upper body) stopped 23 of 26 shots in Friday's 3-2 home loss to the Penguins.
All three goals Shesterkin conceded came in the second period. The 29-year-old goaltender has an 18-19-2 record with a .906 save percentage and a 2.87 GAA but has run into trouble with a 1-4-0 record in his last five appearances. As the Rangers push toward a playoff spot, the team's top goaltender should continue to see plenty of starts, assuming he recovers from an upper-body injury that will sideline him through the 4 Nations Face-Off break.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Dealing with upper-body injury
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Shesterkin is dealing with an upper-body injury that carries a recovery timetable of 1-2 weeks, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
Shesterkin started Friday's game against the Penguins and was charged with the loss while allowing three goals on 26 shots (.885 save percentage). While he'll be dealing with his injury over the next week or two, he may not be forced to miss game action for the Rangers due to the league's break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Dylan Garand was recalled by New York to serve as Jonathan Quick's backup on the road against the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin: Expected to start Friday
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Shesterkin was the first netminder off the ice at morning skate, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports, and is slated to patrol the home crease versus Pittsburgh on Friday.
Shesterkin snapped a three-game losing streak Wednesday, stopping 15 shots in a 3-2 victory over Boston. Shesterkin is 18-18-2 with a 2.86 GAA and a .906 save percentage. He has been inconsistent this season and thus far it's his worst year in the NHL during his six-season career. The Penguins are generating 2.87 goals per game, 17th in the NHL this season.
