Igor Shesterkin injury news delivers huge blow to Rangers’ season
The loss of the former Vezina winner leaves New York facing a major goaltending challenge.
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The loss of the former Vezina winner leaves New York facing a major goaltending challenge.
The New York Rangers have been dealt a huge blow, with goaltender Igor Shesterkin being ruled out for the remainder of the 2026-27 season with a lower-body injury.
The Rangers lost their most important player for the season. Shesterkin is done, Korpisalo is still out, and Garand has to carry the load.
The Rangers also provided injury updates to Joonas Korpisalo and Joe Veleno.
Shesterkin was 3-1-0 with a .926 SV% and 1.75 GAA in four games going into Friday night.
New York Rangers star goaltender Igor Shesterkin will reportedly miss the remainder of the season after he was helped off the ice Friday with an apparent leg injury against the Washington Capitals, the team announced on Saturday.
The Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 3-1 on Oct. 9 after Igor Shesterkin left with a right leg injury during the second period.
Rangers starting goaltender Igor Shesterkin suffered a lower-body injury last night. The prospect of losing their top goaltender after a disappointing 3-1 loss to their divisional rivals, the Capitals, is tough to bear. The injury occurred during the second period after challenging a shot on goal by the Capitals' Pierre-Luc Dubois; he skated back into the crease where his skate hit the post, causing him to fall to the ice in pain, favoring his leg. The Russian goaltender has been a reliable pi...
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the New York Rangers, who lost goaltender Igor Shesterkin to injury after a blazing hot start to the season. Next, defenseman…
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin suffered a concerning injury during Friday night’s 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, leaving the game with a lower-body ailment. New York’s worst fears were confirmed on Saturday afternoon, as the team announced that Shesterkin will miss the remainder of the 2026-27 NHL season. It’s an unconscionable blow to […] The post Rangers hit with devastating Igor Shesterkin season-ending injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Rangers are holding their breath, as goaltender Igor Shesterkin suffered a lower-body injury on Friday night, and had to be helped off the ice, unable to put any weight on his leg. Shesterkin left in the second period of the game against the Washington Capitals. The Rangers would go on to lose the game 3-1, but losing Shesterkin for a long period of time could be very detrimental to their Stanley Cup Playoff chances this season. Igor Shesterkin went down with a leg injury and had...
Losing Igor Shesterkin is a gut punch. But the Rangers still fought against Washington, and now Dylan Garand has a chance to do the funniest thing possible.
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Igor Shesterkin’s lower-body injury certainly didn’t look good Friday night in D.C. Yet, Dylan Garand came in and looked really […]
Brad Marchand is out for six weeks. Igor Shesterkin needs help getting off the ice. Macklin Celebrini a game-time decision. Josh Morrissey is day-to-day.
Brad Marchand is out for six weeks. Igor Shesterkin needs help getting off the ice. Macklin Celebrini a game-time decision. Josh Morrissey is day-to-day.
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The Rangers season outlook just changed in a big way.
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The New York Rangers watched in horror as Igor Shesterkin suffered an injury on Friday night. Shesterkin is one of the best goaltenders in the NHL. He was in the midst of a dominant start to the season, as well. His injury, no matter how long he’s out for, is a significant one. The Rangers […] The post Rangers’ JT Miller sends defiant message amid Igor Shesterkin injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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The New York Rangers are waiting for an update on Igor Shesterkin after his injury against the Washington Capitals. For now, there is no update. And the Rangers had to continue playing without their star goaltender on Friday night. Unfortunately, they were unable to pick up the win. The Capitals won the game by the […] The post Rangers’ Mike Sullivan defends rookie after costly mistake vs. Capitals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin left Friday's game against Washington with a right leg injury after jamming his skate into the post in the second period.