Shesterkin was forced to leave Monday's game after being involved in a collision with Utah's JJ Peterka in the first period. Shesterkin struggled to put weight on his left leg while being helped off the ice and was quickly ruled out for the game. He will miss, at minimum, one week before he is eligible to be activated off of Injured Reserve.
Shesterkin was forced to leave Monday's game after being involved in a collision with Utah's JJ Peterka in the first period. Shesterkin struggled to put weight on his left leg while being helped off the ice and was quickly ruled out for the game. We should receive an update on his status ahead of New York's game against the Sabres on Thursday.
Shesterkin was sensational in the Winter Classic on Friday, saving 36 of 37 shots (.973 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers. The 30-year-old goalie has a 2.47 GAA and .912 SV% in 33 games this season (17-12-4), and has been exceptionally good lately, posting a 2.20 GAA and .931 SV% in his last six (4-1-1). The Rangers enter Monday's contest as slight +103 home underdogs against a Utah Mammoth team that has lost three of its last four games (1-3-0).
The Rangers will of course turn to Shesterkin between the pipes when they travel to Florida on Friday for the 2026 Winter Classic. The former Vezina Trophy winner was unfortunate to be tagged with the loss in his last start, stopping 32 of the 35 shots he faced in a 3-2 overtime loss in Carolina on Monday. Shesterkin brings a 16-12-4 record and .910 SV% into the Winter Classic, where the Rangers enter action at +120 on the money line.
Shesterkin was solid in the Rangers' most recent game, saving 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%), but their offensive woes continued, losing 2-0 to the New York Islanders for their league-worst eighth shutout loss of the season. That said, the 29-year-old Shesterkin has given them a chance on most nights, posting a 2.51 GAA and .910 SV% in 31 games this season (16-12-3). The Rangers enter Monday's contest as +156 road underdogs against a Carolina Hurricanes team that snapped a three-game losing skid with a 5-2 win on Saturday over the Detroit Red Wings.
Shesterkin allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Rangers' 7-3 win in Washington on Tuesday. Shesterkin comes into Saturday riding a three-game winning streak, having sopped 83 of 91 shots (.912 SV%) in the process. Tonight he will face the Islanders for the second time this season--he allowed four goals on 25 shots in a 5-0 loss in early-November.
Shesterkin has allowed three or more goals in five of his last six games, but has salvaged a serviceable 3-2-1 record with a pedestrian .893 SV%. The 29-year-old goalie boasts a 2.54 GAA and .908 SV% in 29 games this season (15-11-3). Despite his unspectacular stats, Shesterkin is recording a quality start in 66 percent of games, above the 62 percent he had in his career entering the season. The Rangers enter Tuesday's action as +138 road underdogs against a Capitals team that defeated them 1-0 in their only meeting this season.
The Rangers are amazingly coming off being shutout for the seventh time in 17 home games (4-10-3), but return to the road, where they have thrived this season (12-5-1). Shesterkin has allowed three or more goals in four straight games (1-2-1), posting a 3.30 GAA and .881 SV%, and hopes to return to the elite form that justified him becoming the highest-paid goalie in NHL history. The 29-year-old Shesterkin has a 2.55 GAA and .908 SV% in 27 games this season (13-11-3). The Rangers enter Thursday's contest as -131 road favorites against a Blue team that played last night, defeating the Winnipeg Jets 1-0.
The Rangers are amazingly coming off being shutout for the seventh time in 17 home games (4-10-3), but return to the road, where they have thrived this season (12-5-1). Shesterkin has allowed three or more goals in four straight games (1-2-1), posting a 3.30 GAA and .881 SV%, and hopes to return to the elite form that justified him becoming the highest-paid goalie in NHL history. The 29-year-old Shesterkin has a 2.55 GAA and .908 SV% in 27 games this season (13-11-3). The Rangers enter Thursday's contest as -131 road favorites against a Blue team that played last night, defeating the Winnipeg Jets 1-0.
Shesterkin has played well over the past month, but is coming off of one of his worst outings of the season, salvaging a 5-4 overtime victory over the Montreal Canadiens despite allowing four goals on 17 shots (.765 SV%). The 29-year-old Shesterkin has a 2.53 GAA and .909 SV% in 26 games this season (13-10-3). The Rangers enter the action on Monday as -122 home favorites against an Anaheim Ducks team that has been outscored 9-3 during a two-game losing skid.
Shesterkin has played well over the past month, but is coming off of one of his worst outings of the season, salvaging a 5-4 overtime victory over the Montreal Canadiens despite allowing four goals on 17 shots (.765 SV%). The 29-year-old Shesterkin has a 2.53 GAA and .909 SV% in 26 games this season (13-10-3). The Rangers enter the action on Monday as -122 home favorites against an Anaheim Ducks team that has been outscored 9-3 during a two-game losing skid.
After a subpar start to the season, the Rangers have seemingly turned a corner, with points in seven of their last eight games (5-1-2), and will turn to Shesterkin to tend the twine on Wednesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 29-year-old Shesterking has been excellent lately, with quality starts in his last seven games (5-1-1), posting a 2.30 GAA and .923 SV%. He has a 2.46 GAA and .913 SV% in 24 games this season (12-9-3). The Rangers enter Wednesday's contest as -135 road favorites against a Blackhawks team that has scored just six goals in its last four games (1-2-1).
The Rangers will hand Shesterkin his league-leading 23rd start of the season when they travel to Ottawa to take on the Senators on Thursday. Shesterkin secured the victory in his last start, stopping 24 of the 26 shots he faced in a 3-2 overtime win over the Stars on Tuesday. The former Vezina Trophy winner brings an 11-9-2 record and .912 SV% into Thursday night's matchup, where the Rangers enter action at +115 on the money line.
The Rangers are a dreadful 2-8-1 on home ice this season and will turn to Shesterkin to tend the twine on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old Shesterkin has played well lately, posting a 2.30 GAA and .921 SV% in his last four games (3-1-0). He has a solid 2.48 GAA and .911 SV% in 21 games this season (10-9-2). That said, the Rangers enter the action on Tuesday as +114 home underdogs against a red-hot Stars team that only has one regulation loss in their last 12 games (10-1-1).
Shesterkin allowed two goals on 21 shots in the Rangers win in Boston on Friday. With Jonathan Quick out, Shesterkin will start on back-to-back days and comes in on a three-game winning streak while stopping 74 of 80 shots (.925 SV%). Shesterkin and the Rangers are -115 home favourites vs. the Lightning, who are also on a back-to-back.
The Rangers have stumbled through the 2025-26 season, off to a mediocre 12-11-2 start, but have won two straight and will turn to Shesterkin to tend the twine on Friday against the Boston Bruins. The 29-year-old Shesterkin was excellent in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, saving 36 of 38 shots (.947 SV%). He has a 2.47 GAA and .911 SV% in 19 games this season (9-8-2). The Rangers enter the action on Friday as -135 road favorites against a Bruins team that has scored three or fewer goals in seven straight games (3-4-0).
