Igor Shesterkin’s shootout achievements for the Rangers are reaching exceptional heights
Shesterkin Shines in Shootout Despite Penguins’ Attempts In Saturday’s shootout win against the Rangers, three Penguins players couldn’t find their mark against Igor Shesterkin. Still, the Russian goaltender’s .738 save percentage in shootouts is now a franchise record. Over his seven seasons in the NHL, Shesterkin has saved 62 out of 84 shootout attempts. This […]
Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox back in Rangers lineup strengthens team
Rangers Welcome Back Key Players After Olympic Break The New York Rangers are set to bring back three players into their lineup now that the Olympic break has concluded. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin and defenseman Adam Fox are both expected to return for Thursday’s matchup against the Flyers at Madison Square Garden. This news comes after […]
Igor Medved dropped from Finland’s ski jumping team due to alcohol infraction
Coach Excluded from Finnish Ski Jump Team at Olympics The Finnish ski jump team is facing a significant challenge as they head into the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics without their head coach, Igor Medved. The Finnish Olympic Committee announced that Medved’s exclusion stems from issues related to alcohol, which they described in a statement. The committee […]
Finnish ski jump coach Igor Medved dismissed due to alcohol problem
More drama is unfolding at the Olympic slopes. Igor Medved, the ski jumping coach from Finland, has been sent home and will not participate in the 2026 Olympics due to breaching team rules on alcohol use. While the incident occurred during his personal time, it was still considered a violation by the Finnish team. The […]
Rangers are not anticipating the quick return of Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox.
Rangers’ Shesterkin and Fox Update Goaltender Igor Shesterkin and defenseman Adam Fox have been skating on their own, but head coach Mike Sullivan doesn’t see them returning to full practice with the Rangers anytime soon. After a practice session in Tarrytown on Sunday, Sullivan mentioned that Shesterkin has skated “probably more than four or five […]
Rangers feel Jonathan Quick has the potential to succeed during Igor Shesterkin’s absence.
The Rangers had their reasons for bringing Jonathan Quick on board three years ago. There’s a certain logic behind the extensions and raises he received, too. As he turns 40 in just a couple of weeks, it’s likely the days of him vying for the Vezina Trophy are behind him. Yet, he stands as a […]
Rangers lose to Mammoth in overtime and suffer an injury to Igor Shesterkin
The Rangers took to the ice Monday looking to leverage the excitement from their recent Winter Classic victory. But things quickly turned sour midway through the first period against the Mammoths when Igor Shesterkin was ejected due to a left leg injury after a strange fall caused by Utah’s J.J. Peterka. Shesterkin’s backup, Jonathan Quick, […]
Igor Shesterkin remains ‘elite’ for the Rangers as he reaches 30.
Rangers Goaltender Shesterkin Shines on His Birthday In a recent game against the Hurricanes, Igor Shesterkin showcased his skills, making 33 saves and securing a point for the Rangers. This performance came just a day before he celebrated his 30th birthday, marking his first season under an impressive eight-year, $92 million contract he signed last […]
Rangers squander yet another remarkable performance by Igor Shesterkin
Shesterkin’s Performance Lacks Recognition Once again, Igor Shesterkin’s performance has been overlooked, which has been a recurring theme this season. In Saturday’s 2-0 defeat against the Islanders, the Rangers’ goalie made an impressive save rate, stopping 24 out of 25 shots. However, he faced another night with little offensive support. Coach Mike Sullivan commented, “I […]
Igor Shesterkin’s frustration with the Rangers erupted in a stick-smashing outburst
After the Rangers’ disappointing loss to the Ducks at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, MSG’s broadcast cameras caught Igor Shesterkin extinguishing his cane as he headed down the tunnel. The NHL’s highest-paid goalie found himself unsupported by his teammates in the final moments of the game, marking just the tenth occasion where he’s received […]