Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin helped off ice after awkward fall against Capitals

New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin had to be helped off the ice after an awkward fall into his own net during a game against the Washington Capitals on Friday night. Shesterkin, who had previously missed a month of last season due to a lower-body injury, came out of his crease to challenge a shooter and fell as he scrambled back to the net. He caught his skate on the post as he slid back into the crease, collapsing into the net and lying on the ice for several minutes while receiving medical attention.

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