Igor Shesterkin Scores Amazing Goalie Goal in Rangers Win Over Lightning
New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin scored a goal in the team's big win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday.
After a disappointing 3-0 defeat to the Boston Bruins in their season opener, the New York Rangers bounced back impressively with a 5-1 triumph over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. The Rangers showcased a solid all-around team effort against the Lightning. Star goaltender Igor Shesterkin shined between the posts, stopping all but one of the 24 shots directed at him.
However, Shesterkin's most remarkable feat came at the 17:26 mark of the third period when he scored an incredible goalie goal, putting New York up 5-1. With the Lightning's net empty, Shesterkin capitalized on a turnover and fired the puck from the Rangers' crease into Tampa Bay's net. This marks the first time in Shesterkin's NHL career that he has scored a goal from his own net, making him the first goaltender in Rangers history to achieve this feat.
This historic moment also makes Shesterkin the 18th goalie in NHL history to score a goal, following in the footsteps of New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin, who was the last goalie to score before Shesterkin back on March 1, 2025, against the Nashville Predators. It remains to be seen how Shesterkin's performance will evolve this season after this remarkable accomplishment.
He has started the campaign strongly, posting a .935 save percentage and a 1.51 goals-against average in his two appearances.
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