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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mike Sullivan praises Igor Shesterkin’s recent outstanding performance in the Rangers’ victory
Rangers’ Strong Start with Shesterkin’s Stellar Performance BUFFALO — Igor Shesterkin has been nothing short of remarkable in the Rangers’ opening games this season, securing 65 saves out of 66 shots faced. New Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan, previously of the Pittsburgh Penguins, had some thoughts on Shesterkin’s performance after the Rangers clinched a 4-0 […]
Igor Shesterkin’s nightly brilliance now comes with a nagging Rangers question
Immediately after Monday's loss to the Rangers, Derek Lalonde continued to praise Igor Shesterkin throughout a press conference with Red Wings branding in the background. “A very, very special goalkeeper.” 4-1 difference in the game. And the Detroit head coach, who watched a lot of elite goaltending from Andrei Vasilevskiy as a Lightning assistant, offered […]
How the Rangers should handle Igor Shesterkin’s contract offer from here
I've read various analyzes of why giving a goalie the kind of luxurious, long-term, cap-breaking contract that Igor Shesterkin is seeking is so risky, and they all make perfect sense. Similarly, the Bruins' recently signed eight-year, $66 million contract with 25-year-old Jeremy Swayman (with an annual cap charge of $8.25 million) should serve as a […]
Igor Shesterkin’s Rangers contract talks will stop by season opener
The countdown to Oct. 9 doesn't just mark the start of the Rangers' 2024-25 season. Igor Shesterkin has stressed his desire to focus on his game when answering questions about his upcoming unrestricted free agency next summer, which makes it unlikely negotiations will take place this season unless they resume in the next two weeks […]
Igor Shesterkin’s brilliance couldn’t carry Rangers to a Game 7
SUNRISE, Fla. — No player who has donned a Blueshirt jersey was more deserving of a Game 7 at the Garden than Igor Shesterkin. No one deserves another chance to reach the Stanley Cup Final more than the Rangers goaltender, who had a great game in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Panthers but didn’t […]
Igor Shesterkin’s top-notch play gave Rangers time for Game 2 heroics
Highlights of the Rangers-Hurricanes Game 2 double-overtime win at the Garden on Tuesday night: The netminder kept the Rangers in the game, finishing with 54 saves, including a pair to relieve the Rangers while holding the man advantage near the end of regulation. The Rangers defeated the Hurricanes 4-3 in double OT in Game 2, […]
Igor Shesterkin’s self-criticism represents Rangers’ mindset
After the Rangers shut out the Capitals with a victory in Game 4 in Washington on Sunday night, Igor Shesterkin, who had already eliminated the first-round series, spoke to reporters as he boarded the team bus. I came out to do this. The Blueshirts netminder was asked about his play shortly after the game started, […]