Rangers Goalie Igor Shesterkin Helped Off Ice After Awkward Fall Against Capitals
- New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin left Friday's game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena after suffering an apparent leg injury during the second period.
- The 30-year-old Russian caught his skate on the goalpost while lunging to make a save and collapsed into the net, lying on the ice for several minutes before receiving medical attention.
- Before the injury, the Vezina Trophy winner was posting elite numbers with a 3-1 record, a 1.76 goals-against average, and a.926 save percentage this season.
- Dylan Garand replaced Shesterkin in net for the Rangers, while the team remains without backup goaltender Joonas Korpisalo and forward Joe Veleno, both on Injured Reserve.
- If Shesterkin faces an extended absence, the Rangers must turn to the American Hockey League for reinforcements; head coach Mike Sullivan confirmed Korpisalo is not close to returning.
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Igor Shesterkin Injured, Latest News on Rangers Star's Status After Exiting vs. Capitals
New York Rangers star goaltender Igor Shesterkin was helped off the ice Friday after suffering an apparent leg injury in the second period of a game against the Washington Capitals.
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Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin helped off ice after awkward fall against Capitals
WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin had to be helped off the ice after an awkward fall into his own net against the Washington Capitals on Friday night.
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Igor Shesterkin leaves Rangers-Capitals game after scary-looking lower-body injury
Igor Shesterkin’s start to the season had been sublime. On Friday night against the Capitals, things suddenly took a scary turn. The Rangers star goaltender injured himself with 11:40 remaining in the second period while the Capitals were on a power play. Shesterkin jammed his right leg hard into the goalpost while trying to recover
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