Igor Shesterkin News

Shesterkin was named the NHL's opening-week first star and will hope to build on that momentum heading into week two. The 30-year-old Russian goalie posted a stellar 1.67 GAA and .934 SV% in three games (2-1-0), capping it by scoring his first career goal into an empty net in a 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Rangers enter Tuesday as -151 home favourites against a New York Islanders team coming off a dominant 6-0 win over the New Jersey Devils.

Fresh off of scoring his first career goal, Igor Shesterkin will yet again take the crease as the Rangers look for their third win in four games, hosting Utah on Sunday. The 30-year-old netminder has enjoyed a solid start to his 2026-27 campaign, shown by his 1-1-0 record, 1.51 GAA and .935 SV%. He hosts the red-hot Utah Mammoth on Sunday, who are 2-0 with 10 goals for and only one against this season.

Igor Shesterkin is by far the highest-paid goalie in the NHL ($11.568M AAV), and the Rangers will need him to play at that level if they have any intention of having a successful 2026-27 season. The 30-year-old Shesterkin was serviceable in his season opener, saving 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%), but received no goal support, a regularity last season as well, falling 3-0 to the Boston Bruins. Shesterkin had a solid 2.50 GAA and .912 SV% in 51 games last season (25-19-6), but the Rangers still finished last place in the Eastern Conference. They enter Thursday's contest as +127 home underdogs against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

After starting 51 games in 2025-26, Igor Shesterkin is unsurprisingly expected to start New York's season opener in Boston on Tuesday. The 30-year-old is entering his eighth NHL season after posting a 25-19-6 record last season with a 2.50 GAA and a .912 SV%. He will head to TD Garden for a tough road matchup in Boston, which went 29-11-1 at home during the 2025-26 regular season.

After starting 51 games in 2025-26, Igor Shesterkin is unsurprisingly expected to start New York's season opener in Boston on Tuesday. The 30-year-old is entering his eighth NHL season after posting a 25-19-6 record last season with a 2.50 GAA and a .912 SV%. He will head to TD Garden for a tough road matchup in Boston, which went 29-11-1 at home during the 2025-26 regular season.

Shesterkin allowed four goals on 26 shots in the Rangers' loss to the Sabres on Wednesday. It was the first tough outing for Shesterkin in a while. He's gone 3-2-0 with a sparkling 2.02 GAA and .918 SV% in his last five games. Despite his strong record of late, he draws a tough assignment in Dallas on Saturday.

Since being officially eliminated from the playoffs, the Rangers have showcased their most impressive stretch of the season. The team is coming off a dominant 8-1 victory over the Washington Capitals, where Shesterkin saved 20 of 21 shots (.952 SV%). The 30-year-old Shesterkin has won three of his last four while posting a tremendous 1.51 GAA and .938 SV%. The Rangers enter Wednesday's contest as +125 home underdogs against a Buffalo Sabres team coming off an important 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning to help them inch closer to their goal of winning the Atlantic Division.

After losing four straight (0-4-0) while allowing 14 goals on 112 combined shots (.875 SV%), Shesterkin has rebounded with two stellar victories, saving 48 of 50 combined shots (.960 SV%). The 30-year-old Shesterkin has battled his share of ups and downs this season, but ended March with serviceable totals, posting a 2.75 GAA and .909 SV% in 11 games (6-4-1). The Rangers enter Thursday's contest as +126 home underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens team that has been dominant lately, outscoring their opposition 23-9 during a six-game winning streak.

The Rangers have had a terribly disappointing and inconsistent season, but Shesterkin has remained reliable between the pipes. The 30-year-old goalie was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers. He has a 2.80 GAA and .909 SV% in his last 11 games (6-4-1). The Rangers enter Tuesday's contest as +106 home underdogs against a surging New Jersey Devils team that has scored four or more goals in seven of its last nine games (6-3-0).

The Rangers have had a terribly disappointing and inconsistent season, but Shesterkin has remained reliable between the pipes. The 30-year-old goalie was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers. He has a 2.80 GAA and .909 SV% in his last 11 games (6-4-1). The Rangers enter Tuesday's contest as +106 home underdogs against a surging New Jersey Devils team that has scored four or more goals in seven of its last nine games (6-3-0).

Shesterkin was excellent in New York's previous outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%), but received very little goal support in a game where his team only managed 10 shots on goal in a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old Shesterkin has a serviceable 2.88 GAA and .912 SV% in nine games since returning from the Olympic break. The Rangers enter Wednesday's contest as -119 road favourites against a Toronto Maple Leafs team that played last night and won 4-2 over the Boston Bruins.

Shesterkin was excellent in New York's previous outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%), but received very little goal support in a game where his team only managed 10 shots on goal in a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old Shesterkin has a serviceable 2.88 GAA and .912 SV% in nine games since returning from the Olympic break. The Rangers enter Wednesday's contest as -119 road favourites against a Toronto Maple Leafs team that played last night and won 4-2 over the Boston Bruins.

After losing 3-2 in a shootout to the Winnipeg Jets yesterday, extending New York's losing streak to four games (0-3-1), the Rangers will turn to Shesterkin on Monday against the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old Shesterkin is coming off a forgetful performance, allowing five goals on 36 shots (.861 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. That said, he has been serviceable since returning from the Olympic break, posting a 2.97 GAA and .906 SV% in nine games (5-2-2). The Rangers enter Monday's contest as +166 home underdogs against a Senators team that is 4-1-0 in its last five games.

Shesterkin did not play in last night's 6-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils and will hope to solidify their crease on Thursday when he tends the twine against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 30-year-old Sehsterkin allowed three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. That said, Shesterkin has been solid since returning from the Olympic break, posting a 2.72 GAA and .913 SV% in eight games (5-1-2). The Rangers enter Thursday's contest as +185 road underdogs against a red-hot Blue Jackets team that has points in 10 straight games (6-0-4) as they desperately continue their battle to return to the postseason.

Although not officially eliminated from playoff contention, the Rangers sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and are playing their best hockey of the season. The 36-year-old Shesterkin has spearheaded the team's recent efforts, including a dazzling 46-save performance (.958 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 win over the powerhouse Minnesota Wild. Shesterkin has a 2.67 GAA and .917 SV% in seven games (5-0-2) since returning from the Olympic break. The Rangers enter Monday's contest as slight +101 home underdogs against a Los Angeles Kings team that has lost three of its last five (2-2-1), but continues to desperately battle for a playoff spot.

Although not officially eliminated from playoff contention, the Rangers sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and are playing their best hockey of the season. The 36-year-old Shesterkin has spearheaded the team's recent efforts, including a dazzling 46-save performance (.958 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 win over the powerhouse Minnesota Wild. Shesterkin has a 2.67 GAA and .917 SV% in seven games (5-0-2) since returning from the Olympic break. The Rangers enter Monday's contest as slight +101 home underdogs against a Los Angeles Kings team that has lost three of its last five (2-2-1), but continues to desperately battle for a playoff spot.