Igor Shesterkin leaves Rangers game vs. Capitals with scary-looking injury

Off to a resounding start to the 2026-27 season, the New York Rangers ran into a serious speed bump Friday…

By Jim Cerny · Forever Blue Shirts

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 12:43 AM

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Igor Shesterkin left Friday's game against the Capitals after sustaining a leg injury against the goal post.
Goaltender Dylan Garand replaced Shesterkin midway through the second period with the score tied 1-1.
Shesterkin had stopped 13 of 14 shots before leaving the contest.

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New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin left Friday's game against the Washington Capitals after sustaining a leg injury midway through the second period. Shesterkin jammed his right skate against the goal post at 8:20 of the frame and required assistance from teammates Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson to reach the dressing room. Dylan Garand entered the game in relief with the score tied 1-1.

Prior to his exit, Shesterkin stopped 13 of 14 shots and contributed to Alexis Lafreniere's first-period power-play goal. Shesterkin entered Friday's matchup with a 3-1-0 record, a 1.75 goals-against average, and a .926 save percentage to start the 2026-27 season.

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