OCTOBER 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
IGOR SHESTERKIN #31 - GOALTENDER - NEW YORK RANGERS
2.43 GAA •
204 SV •
92.30% SV%
2.43 GAA
204 SV
92.30% SV%
Carpiniello: Igor Shesterkin is bailing out the Rangers so far, but that's not a sustainable formula for success The goalie gave the Rangers a victory they surely didn't deserve, 2-1 on Artemi Panarin's goal in sudden death.
Panarin, Shesterkin lead Rangers over Maple Leafs 2-1 in OT
Artemi Panarin scored in overtime, Igor Shesterkin stopped 40 shots and the New York Rangers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lafreniere scores in return home, Rangers top Canadiens 3-1
Alexis Lafreniere snapped a third-period tie with a power-play goal in his first NHL game back home, and the New York Rangers beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 for their first victor...OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stars edge Rangers 3-2 on Heiskanen's goal in OT
Miro Heiskanen scored 1:38 into overtime and the Dallas Stars beat the New York Rangers 3-2 to spoil coach Gerard Gallant’s home debut at Madison Square GardenOCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals beat Rangers 5-1 in opener
While the fisticuffs never materialized, the Washington Capitals made a season-opening 5-1 victory against the division-rival New York Rangers memorable for Alex Ovechkin’s 731st a...OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers, goaltender Igor Shesterkin agree to 4-year deal The 25-year-old played in 35 games with the Rangers this past year, posting a 16-14-3 record. He had a 2.62 goals-against average and a .916...
AUGUST 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rangers, goaltender Igor Shesterkin have 4-year deal
The New York Rangers have an agreement with restricted free agent goaltender Igor Shesterkin on a four-year contractAUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Igor Shesterkin for Calder? A deep dive into the Rangers rookie goalie's season, impact and award chances Kirill Kaprizov and Jason Robertson are getting the hype, but the Rangers' Shesterkin and Carolina's Alex Nedeljkovic deserve a look.
MAY 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jordan Eberle Shows Off Nifty Stickhandling Before Flipping Backhand Past Igor Shesterkin
APRIL 21, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Artemi Panarin, Igor Shesterkin lead Rangers to win over Devils Artemi Panarin had two goals and an assist, Igor Shesterkin got his second straight shutout, and the Rangers beat the Devils 4-0 Thursday ni...
APRIL 16, 2021 • NYDAILYNEWS.COM
Shesterkin earns his first NHL shutout as Rangers blank Devils When general manager Jeff Gorton opted not to make a trade before Monday’s deadline, that meant the Rangers were going to ride out the final...
APRIL 14, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
Shesterkin makes 27 saves, first NHL shutout, Rangers 3-0 NEWARK, N.J. - Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves in posting his first NHL shutout and the New York Rangers opened a four-game series against the...
APRIL 14, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Shesterkin gets first NHL shutout, Rangers beat Devils 3-0
Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves in posting his first NHL shutout and the New York Rangers opened a four-game series against the rival New Jersey Devils with a 3-0 victoryAPRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plenty of help from offense in win Shesterkin made 41 saves in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Penguins.
Impact It sounds silly to say considering his team scored eight goals, but Shesterkin was the difference in the game thanks to his outstanding first-period play. Pittsburgh got most of the opportunities in the opening frame but the Rangers led 4-1 after one thanks to Shesterkin's 17 saves. Shesterkin went on to allow four goals for the first time since Feb. 24, but he improved to 6-1-1 in his last eight decisions, which is the most important part for a Rangers team that's trying to claw its way back into the playoff picture.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Defending cage Tuesday Shesterkin will guard the home net in Tuesday's game versus the Penguins.
Impact Shesterkin has been excellent since returning from injury, putting up a .933 save percentage and a 3-1-1 record. Nevertheless, this should be a challenging matchup. The Penguins' have been stacking up goals of late, winning five of their last six outings while averaging 4.33 goals.
APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Falls in shootout Shesterkin turned aside 27 of 29 shots Saturday in a 3-2 shootout loss to Buffalo.
Impact Shesterkin was less than four minutes away from nabbing his 10th win of the season when Buffalo's Victor Olofsson scored from the high slot to square things at 2-2. Tage Thompson beat Shesterkin in the shootout, landing the 25-year-old sophomore on the wrong side of a decision for just the second time in his last eight starts (6-1-1). Shesterkin boasts a .937 save percentage since the start of February, allowing more than two goals in a start just once during that stretch.
APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting third straight Shesterkin will guard the road goal during Saturday's matchup with the Sabres.
Impact Shesterkin has been sharp recently, picking up back-to-back wins over the Capitals and Sabres while posting an admirable 1.93 GAA and .927 save percentage. He'll attempt to secure his 10th victory of the season in a road matchup with a struggling Buffalo squad that's gone 1-7-2 in its last 10 contests.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stays hot in March Shesterkin kicked out 21 of 23 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over Buffalo.
Impact It was the fifth win in six outings since the start of the month for Shesterkin, who has put together a rock-solid .925 save percentage during that stretch. He wasn't particularly tested by the Sabres, who mustered just 11 shots on goal after the first period. The 25-year-old Shesterkin improved to 9-8-1 on the year with a 2.29 GAA and .924 save percentage.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tabbed for Thursday's start Shesterkin will guard the road goal in Thursday's game versus the Sabres, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Impact Shesterkin has been excellent since returning from a groin injury, generating a .938 save percentage and a 2.36 GAA across three appearances. This is certainly a favorable matchup, as the Sabres carry a 17-game losing streak into their matchup against the Flyers on Wednesday.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Facing Capitals Shesterkin will guard the home goal during Tuesday's matchup with Washington, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.
Impact Shesterkin has been sharp recently, maintaining an impressive .938 save percentage through his last two starts. The 25-year-old Russian will attempt to pick up his eighth victory of the campaign in a tough home matchup with a surging Capitals club that's won three straight contests.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Falls to Flyers Shesterkin turned aside 35 shots in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Flyers.
Impact He was by far the busier goalie on the afternoon, facing a dozen more shots than Brian Elliott, and while Shesterkin put together a strong performance the same couldn't be said for the Rangers' offense. It's been the story of his season, as his sharp 2.34 GAA and .924 save percentage have only gotten Shesterkin a 7-8-1 record.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Facing Flyers Shesterkin will start between the pipes in Saturday's road game versus Philadelphia, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Impact Shesterkin played well in his return from injury Thursday against the Flyers, stopping 41 of 44 shots en route to a dominant 8-3 victory. The 25-year-old netminder will attempt to secure his eighth win of the season in a rematch with the same Philadelphia squad Saturday.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Busy in return Shesterkin made 41 saves in Thursday's 8-3 win over the Flyers.
Impact In his first action since suffering a groin injury March 4, Shesterkin was spotted a 6-0 lead early in the second period, which made handling the massive workload he faced much less stressful. Two of the three Philadelphia goals came on the power play, so Shesterkin looked sharp and ready to help with the Rangers' playoff push over the second half of the season.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shesterkin expected to start in net Thursday against Flyers Igor Shesterkin is back and will start in goal Thursday when the Rangers face the Flyers in the opener of the two-game set in Philadelphia....
MARCH 24, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
Starting in Philadelphia Shesterkin will patrol the crease during Thursday's road game versus the Flyers, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Impact Shesterkin will return to action following a 10-game absence due to injury. The 25-year-old netminder will attempt to secure his seventh win of the season in a road matchup with a Philadelphia team that's averaging 3.10 goals per game this campaign, 11th in the NHL.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
