Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin injury update delivers huge blow to New York’s season
Igor Shesterkin’s injury leaves the Rangers facing a major goaltending challenge.
The New York Rangers have announced that their star goaltender, Igor Shesterkin, will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2026-27 NHL season due to a lower-body injury. This devastating news comes just days after the team's 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, where Shesterkin suffered his injury while battling a shooter. The 30-year-old Russian netminder was seen falling awkwardly, rendering him unable to put weight on his right leg.
Despite helping himself off the ice, Shesterkin was unable to return to the crease, leaving backup Joonas Korpisalo to take over for his first 13 shots before Dylan Garand replaced him.
This injury marks a significant blow to the Rangers' season, as they began the campaign strong with Shesterkin's presence. Backup goaltender Korpisalo is also expected to miss four weeks with a similar lower-body injury, further complicating the team's goaltending situation. Veteran goaltender Shesterkin had been carrying a 3-1-0 record, a 1.79 goals-against average, and a .927 save percentage, making his departure a shock to the team, including Captain J.T. Miller, who urged the squad to step up and fill the void left by the elite goaltender.
The Rangers' coach, Mike Sullivan, echoed the sentiment that Shesterkin's absence is concerning, emphasizing the importance of the goaltender to the team. With Shesterkin out for the season, the Rangers must now find a way to protect their strong start without their cornerstone goaltender.
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