Rangers star Shesterkin ruled out for season after injury

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 10 Oct, 19:48 · Archive

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the rest of the season after suffering a lower-body injury in Friday's game against Washington.

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a lower-body injury in Friday's game against the Washington Capitals. The 30-year-old's right skate jammed into the post while he was repositioning in the crease during the second period. Video footage showed his leg bend awkwardly as a result of the impact. Shesterkin could not put weight on his right leg as teammates assisted him off the ice, and rookie Dylan Garand replaced him in goal.

The Rangers lost the match 3-1. Shesterkin, who signed an eight-year, $92 million contract in December 2024, had started the season strongly with a 3-1 record, helping the Rangers win four consecutive games.

The injury compounds the Rangers' goaltending problems. Backup Joonas Korpisalo is expected to miss another four weeks, while Spencer Martin, with AHL Hartford, is day-to-day. Callum Tung, who recorded his first shutout with the Wolf Pack on Friday, is likely to back up Garand, though the Rangers may consider signing a veteran replacement.

How it is being reported

• Rangers star goalie Igor Shesterkin out for the season after scary lower-body injury in loss vs CapitalsIgor Shesterkin's skate jammed into the post during Friday's loss to the Washington Capitals, and video shows the gruesome moment that ended his season.Fox News · 10 Oct, 19:24
• Igor Shesterkin out for season after scary injury in Rangers nightmareThe Rangers' worst fears with Igor Shesterkin were confirmed Saturday.New York Post · 10 Oct, 17:41
• Igor Shesterkin exits game in Rangers injury nightmareThe Rangers' season flashed before everyone's eyes in one swift motion.New York Post · 10 Oct, 01:44

In this story: Igor Shesterkin · New York Rangers · Washington Capitals · Dylan Garand · Joonas Korpisalo · Mike Sullivan

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