Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin helped off ice after awkward fall against Capitals
The 30-year-old Russian did not put any weight on his right leg as he was helped off the ice by teammates.
On October 9, 2026, New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin was injured during a game against the Washington Capitals. The incident occurred in the second period when Shesterkin attempted to challenge a shooter and fell into his own net. As he tried to pull himself back into the crease, he caught his skate on the post, causing him to collapse into the net.
The 30-year-old Russian lay on the ice for several minutes while receiving medical attention, holding his right knee and not putting any weight on his injured leg. Shesterkin, who was a Vezina Trophy winner in 2022, had previously missed a month of last season due to a lower-body injury, which contributed to the Rangers not making the playoffs.
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