Rangers goalie Shesterkin injured in fall against Capitals

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 05:48 · Archive

New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin was helped off the ice after falling into his own net during Friday's game against Washington.

New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin was helped off the ice after falling awkwardly into his own net during Friday's game against the Washington Capitals. Shesterkin had come well out of his crease to challenge a shooter and fell as he scrambled back to the net midway through the second period. The 30-year-old caught his skate on the post as he slid back into the crease and collapsed into the net.

Shesterkin lay on the ice for several minutes holding his right knee as he received medical attention. He did not put any weight on his right leg as teammates helped him off the ice. The Rangers did not provide any specific details about his condition. Ranger coach Mike Sullivan said after the 3-1 loss: 'It's concerning, obviously. He's an elite goaltender and you never want to see anyone get hurt. Obviously, he's an important player for us.'

The 2022 Vezina Trophy winner missed a month last season with a lower-body injury. Shesterkin had been off to a strong start this season with a 3-1 record and a 1.76 goals-against average. Last week he became the first Rangers goalie to score a goal when he lofted the puck the length of the ice into an empty net against Tampa Bay.

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• Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin helped off ice after awkward fall against CapitalsNew 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.News4Jax · 10 Oct, 01:41
• Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin helped off ice after awkward fall against CapitalsNew 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.Clickorlando · 10 Oct, 01:41

In this story: Igor Shesterkin · New York Rangers · Washington Capitals · Mike Sullivan

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