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Rangers nervously wait for updates after Igor Shesterkin exits game with injury

After winning four of their first five games things were looking really good for the New York Rangers to start the 2026-27 HL season. As is usually the case when they win, starting goalie Igor Shesterkin has been at the…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 2:36 AM
Rangers nervously wait for updates after Igor Shesterkin exits game with injury
Key Things to Know
  • Igor Shesterkin exited the Rangers' 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals after suffering a lower-body injury.
  • Shesterkin jammed his skate into the goal post and could not put weight on his leg leaving the ice.
  • The injury leaves 24-year-old Dylan Garand as the Rangers' backup goaltender option.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Rangers starting goaltender Igor Shesterkin exited Friday's 3-1 loss against the Washington Capitals due to a lower-body injury. Shesterkin was hurt during a net-front scramble when his skate jammed against the goal post. He remained on the ice in visible pain and required assistance off the ice while putting no weight on his leg.

The Rangers now await medical updates regarding Shesterkin, who had helped the team win four of its first five games. Backup goaltender Dylan Garand, 24, represents the team's current alternative in net if Shesterkin faces an extended absence.

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