IGOR SHESTERKIN NEWS

Hangs on for Game 2 win Shesterkin stopped 22 shots Tuesday during a 4-3 win over the Capitals in Game 2 of the Rangers' first-round series.

Impact The Caps only beat Shesterkin at even strength once on the night, as their last two tallies came on power plays. The 28-year-old netminder has allowed four goals on 46 shots to help the Rangers build a 2-0 series lead, and dating back to late March he hasn't given up more than three goals in any of his last nine starts, posting a 2.09 GAA and .921 save percentage over that stretch. Shesterkin will look to stay locked in as the series shifts to Washington for Game 3 on Friday.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Game 2 Shesterkin is expected to guard the crease for Tuesday's Game 2 home matchup with Washington, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.

Impact Shesterkin is riding a three-game winning streak during which he posted a 0.98 GAA, .963 save percentage and one shutout. While Jonathan Quick has been a capable backup this year, securing 18 wins in 27 appearances, the 28-year-old Shesterkin should remain firmly cemented in the starting role throughout the postseason.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Allows just one in Game 1 win Shesterkin allowed a single goal on 21 Washington shots during Sunday's 4-1 Game 1 win.

Impact The former Vezina-winner allowed just two goals on the last 61 shots he faced in the regular season. Shesterkin brought that energy to Game 1, posting a .952 save percentage. While the Rangers haven't made it to the Cup finals with Shesterkin in net, he has been a strong playoff performer with a .929 save percentage and 14 wins through 29 career games.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Shesterkin will guard the home net Sunday against the Capitals, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Impact Shesterkin finished the regular season strong, winning four of his last five starts with a .926 save percentage. He'll be back between the pipes for the Rangers' playoff opener Sunday against a Caps team that averaged 2.63 goals per game this year.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Igor Shesterkin's midseason 'reset' pays big dividends for Rangers At the time, it was termed a “reset’’ for Igor Shesterkin.

APRIL 21 • NYPOST.COM

Posts 26-save shutout Shesterkin recorded a 26-save shutout in Monday's 4-0 win over the Senators.

Impact Shesterkin helped the Rangers secure the Presidents' Trophy, and he did so in style. The 28-year-old won seven of his last nine contests, allowing 23 goals on 267 shots in that span, good for a .914 save percentage. Shesterkin concludes the regular season at 36-17-2 with four shutouts, a 2.58 GAA and a .913 save percentage over 55 starts. He'll almost certainly be between the pipes for Game 1 of the playoffs, but there's still four teams in contention to be the Rangers' first-round opponent.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

First off Monday Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease Monday against Ottawa.

Impact Shesterkin has won three of his past four outings, including a 34-save performance in Saturday's 3-2 shootout victory over the Islanders. He has earned a 35-17-2 record this season with a 2.63 GAA and a .911 save percentage through 54 games played. Ottawa is tied for 17th in the league this campaign with 3.09 goals per contest.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for shootout win Shesterkin turned aside 34 shots in regulation and overtime and both shootout attempts he faced in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Islanders.

Impact The win set a new franchise record for the Rangers, giving them 54 on the season and putting them one point ahead of the Stars and three points clear of the Bruins and Hurricanes in the race for the Presidents' Trophy. Shesterkin's second-half resurgence has been a big part of New York's success, and over 22 outings since the All-Star break he's gone 16-5-1 with a 2.30 GAA and .926 save percentage.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Shesterkin will guard the home net Saturday versus the Islanders, Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact Shesterkin will get a rematch with the Islanders after allowing three goals in a 4-2 loss on Long Island in his last outing. The 28-year-old netminder is 34-17-2 on the year with a .910 save percentage and 2.65 GAA.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Can't stop Islanders Shesterkin allowed three goals on 28 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Shesterkin and the Rangers dug themselves in a hole that they could not get out of early in the first period, as the Islanders sniped three markers to take a lead that they would not relinquish. The 28-year-old netminder finished with an .893 save percentage - it was the sixth time in his last 10 games that he finished with a save percentage below .900. The Rangers only have three games left on the season until the playoffs and will face the Flyers on Thursday.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Tuesday Shesterkin will guard the road goal Tuesday against the Islanders, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today.

Impact Shesterkin has won five of his last six outings, stopping 160 of 178 shots during that span. Through 52 appearances this season, he has provided a 34-16-2 record with a 2.64 GAA and a .910 save percentage. The Islanders sit 23rd in the league this campaign with 2.95 goals per contest.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Defeats Canadiens Shesterkin stopped 26 of 28 shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Shesterkin continues to roll -- he has five wins over his last six outings. The 28-year-old gave up goals to Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook, but the Rangers' top six and power play put in a good performance to overcome those mistakes. Shesterkin is up to 34-16-2 with a 2.64 GAA and a .911 save percentage through 52 starts this season. The Rangers' next game is on the road versus the Islanders on Tuesday.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Shesterkin will guard the home net Sunday versus Montreal, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

Impact Shesterkin's won four of his last five starts despite posting a mediocre .893 save percentage in that span. Overall, the 28-year-old netminder is 33-16-2 with a .910 save percentage and 2.65 GAA this season. Shesterkin will face a Montreal team averaging 2.72 goals per game.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for win Wednesday Shesterkin made 17 saves in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Devils.

Impact The 28-year-old netminder survived a tough second period that saw New Jersey score three goals on only eight shots, although Shesterkin had little chance on any of them, and he shut the door in the final frame as the Rangers regained the lead. Over his last 10 starts, Shesterkin has gone 7-3-0 with a 2.57 GAA and .908 save percentage, and he needs four more wins over New York's final six games to tie the career-high 37 he racked up in 2022-23.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Wednesday Shesterkin is expected to start at home against the Devils on Wednesday, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Impact Shesterkin has a 32-16-2 record, 2.64 GAA and .911 save percentage in 50 appearances this season. He's done well against the Devils this season, beating them twice while saving 69 of 73 shots (.945 save percentage). New Jersey is playing in the second half of a back-to-back and has managed just five goals over its last two games, so Shesterkin is well-positioned to best the Devils again.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Yields three goals in loss Shesterkin stopped 15 of 18 shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Penguins. The fourth and fifth goals were empty-netters.

Impact Even with two late markers by the Rangers, Shesterkin could not overcome the three consecutive goals allowed earlier in the contest as the Penguins finished it off with two empty-netters. This was Shesterkin's first loss in four starts. Shesterkin is still an elite-level netminder that will provide wins as he is sitting behind a strong team that is currently in first place in the Eastern Conference.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod against Pens Shesterkin will be between the pipes at home versus Pittsburgh on Monday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.

Impact Shesterkin is riding a three-game winning streak despite posting a 3.15 GAA over that stretch. While the Rangers have locked up a playoff spot, they are still in a battle with Carolina for the Metropolitan Division title. As such, Shesterkin should still see a heavy deployment heading into the last eight games of the regular season.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Igor Shesterkin shuts down Avs as Rangers win in shootout Igor Shesterkin made 39 saves and two more in the shootout, Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck scored the only goals in the shootout, and t...

MARCH 29 • SUNHERALD.COM

Stops 39 for shootout win Shesterkin stopped 39 of 40 Colorado shots to grab a 3-2 shootout win Thursday.

Impact The former Vezina winner only allowed a single goal on 40 shots, but an own-goal helped Colorado push the game into overtime. In the shootout, he stopped both Avs shooters he faced. Shesterkin's up and down play has at times overshadowed that he remains capable of stealing a game from any opponent. Colorado outshot New York 40 to 25, but Shesterkin was fantastic.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Thursday Shesterkin is set to start on the road against Colorado on Thursday, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.

Impact Shesterkin is going through a rough patch in which he's posted a 3.56 GAA and an .881 save percentage across his past five outings. He's 31-15-2 with a 2.65 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 48 contests overall. Shesterkin will have a difficult time rebounding against the Avalanche, who lead the league offensively with 3.72 goals per game.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Roller-coaster win in OT Shesterkin made 36 saves in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Flyers.

Impact After a scoreless first period, Philly grabbed a 2-0 lead before the Rangers could get on the board, but once New York had surged ahead 3-2 early in the third, Shesterkin made sure they never trailed again. It's the second time in his last five starts the 28-year-old netminder has given up five goals, but through nine outings in March he still sports a 2.64 GAA and .910 save percentage to go along with a 5-3-1 record.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Tuesday Shesterkin will get the starting nod at home versus the Flyers on Tuesday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Impact Shesterkin has given up three or more goals in five of his last eight contests while posting a 4-3-1 record, 2.35 GAA and two shutouts. The 28-year-old Russian has already reached the 30-win mark for the third consecutive campaign and could still get over 35, especially with the Rangers trying to hold off the Hurricanes for the Metropolitan Division title.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE