Igor Shesterkin

CAPSIZED: Rangers Steamrolled by Capitals 6-3 For Fourth Loss In A Row

The NY Rangers continued their disturbing slump with an embarrassing 6-3 loss to the Washington Capitals for their fourth defeat in a row. On a day they trade Vitali Kravtsov to clear up cap space for the impending Patrick Kane acquisition, the Rangers better hope the distraction is the reasoning behind this slide. However, if […]

Rangers’ Shesterkin Continues to Struggle

In a game where the New York Rangers outshot their opponent 51-21, one would think that the Blueshirts would come away with a victory, right? Wrong. On Monday night, February 20, at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers lost to the visiting Winnipeg Jets by a score of 4-1. Oh yeah, the Jets were playing their […]

Shesterkin Slander Will Not Be Tolerated

Igor Shesterkin is still the best goaltender in the NHL. Is he playing like it right now? Obviously not. But when Shesterkin is on his game, he’s untouchable. It’s also not as though he’s been categorically bad this year either; he just hasn’t been historically great like last season. But toss out Monday’s loss against […]

CONNOR4REAL: Rangers Lose 4-1 To Winnipeg Jets Behind Hellebuyck’s 50 Save Performance

Games like last night are tough to analyze. The Rangers lost to the Winnipeg Jets last night 4-1, despite outshooting them 51 to 21 and dominating a good portion of the play. The reasoning for that mainly lies with Connor Hellebuyck outplaying Igor Shesterkin, but let’s break down the good, the bad, and everything in […]

NO QUIT! Rangers Overcome Terrible First Period To Stun Oilers With 5-4 Shootout Victory

It may be lazy for a team to adopt and carry over a slogan or hashtag from season to season. However, when the Rangers are exhibiting this high level of play coupled with unquestioned resiliency, there isn’t a better mantra that describes it than “NO QUIT.” It’s the only way to frame the Rangers’ unbelievable […]

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Rangers’ Defense Must Tighten Up in Front of Shesterkin Moving Forward

When it comes to the New York Rangers, there is no doubt that they are one of the league’s hottest teams right now. As of this writing (Friday, February 17), the team has won six straight games, has earned points in eight-straight games (7-0-1), and dating back to November 30, they have points in 26 […]

Rangers Need Shesterkin to Be at His Best For The Rest of the Season

It has been quite an inconsistent season for the New York Rangers this year. They looked like world beaters to start the season, then they lost a few games, then they won a few games, then they dropped a whole bunch of games and were even booed on home ice at Madison Square Garden. Fast […]

Rangers Need to Hit The Ground Running Out of the Break

With the NHL All-Star break currently going on and teams and players who are not involved taking a nice vacation, getting some important rest, and resetting their respective bodies for the second half of the season, it is time for many teams in this 32-team league to start gearing up for a Stanley Cup Playoff […]

Halak’s Strong Play Shows He Deserves More Playing Time

When it comes to the New York Rangers and their goaltending, it will always start and end with Igor Shesterkin. Shesterkin, 27, is currently (Monday, January 30) 21-8-0-7 with a 2.45 goals-against average, a .918 save percentage, and one shutout. He was named to his first All-Star game and won the Vezina Trophy last season […]

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Georgiev Strong in First Season as a Starter

No one really knew what to expect when goaltender Alexandar Georgiev arrived on the NHL scene with the New York Rangers as Henrik Lundqvist’s backup. Yes, fans knew that he would not play a lot behind a legend like Lundqvist, but no one was sure what kind of goaltending he would provide. For the most part, […]