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Rangers' Star Goalie Shesterkin Injured, Team's Hopes Dimmed
10 Oct
Summary
- Igor Shesterkin sustained a right leg injury in the second period on Saturday.
- The Vezina Trophy winner was helped off the ice and did not put weight on his leg.
- The Rangers face a goalie crisis with multiple injuries to their top players.
New York Rangers' star goaltender Igor Shesterkin sustained a right leg injury during Saturday's game against the Washington Capitals. The incident occurred midway through the second period when Shesterkin appeared to injure himself sliding into the goalpost. He was subsequently helped off the ice and was unable to put weight on his right leg.
Shesterkin, the 2022 Vezina Trophy winner, has been a critical player for the Rangers this season, boasting a .926 save percentage. His absence could significantly impact the team's aspirations, especially after missing the playoffs in the previous two seasons.
This injury further exacerbates the Rangers' goalie depth concerns. Backup Joonas Korpisalo is already sidelined with a lower-body injury and has not resumed skating. Consequently, Dylan Garand is expected to take on a majority of the starts, with other goalies in the organization also dealing with injuries.
