Unfortunate injury news in New York will have a rippling effect on the Hurricanes

The New York Rangers announced that goaltender Igor Shesterkin is out for the season following a lower-body injury suffered against the Washington Capitals. Shesterkin jammed his leg during the game, leaving Dylan Garand to take over in the eventual 3-1 loss. Writer Ben Huffman argues that losing the star netminder significantly impacts the Metropolitan Division and could reshape the playoff race for competitors like the Carolina Hurricanes.

With backup goaltender Joonas Korpisalo also sidelined for four weeks due to a preseason lower-body injury, Garand is set to assume starting duties for the Rangers. Huffman notes that while the Rangers initially led the division at 4-2-0, Shesterkin's absence could cause them to slide before their late November matchup against Carolina.