Igor Shesterkin

Rangers Need to Keep Quick Beyond this Season

During last year’s offseason, the New York Rangers signed several unrestricted free agents, a few of which did not pan out. Guys like Blake Wheeler, Tyler Pitlick, and Nick Bonino did not have much success with the club this season. Wheeler certainly brought a lot of leadership and was very well-liked, but it might be […]

NHL Game Recap: New Jersey Devils Vs. New York Rangers| 02/22/2024

The New Jersey Devils took a tough loss against the New York Rangers on Thursday, February 22nd, at the Prudential Center. The Rangers scored five goals; Jack Hughes scored his 18th goal of the season at 2:07 of the third period. New York extended their win streak to nine straight games. Rangers lineup against the […]

Igor Shesterkin in net for the New York Rangers. Photo by Amanda Cain/NHLI

Rangers’ Shesterkin Is On His Way to Righting the Ship

It has been written about many times before on this site, but New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin has had an up-and-down season. As of this writing (Wednesday, February 21), Shesterkin, 28, is 23-12-0-1 with a 2.79 goals against average, a .904 save percentage, and one shutout. While that win total is solid, both his […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars at New York Rangers | 02/20/2024

After a tough 4-3 shootout loss in Boston, the Dallas Stars traveled to New York City to face the New York Rangers and snap a two-game losing skid, which wasn’t the case. The Stars lost 3-1 to the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Dallas fell to 34-15-8, while New York improved to 37-16-3. Rangers starting […]

Is The Real Shesterkin Back for the Blueshirts?

If the New York Rangers and their fans are judging by his performance in his team’s 2-0 shutout win over the Calgary Flames on Monday night, February 12th, at Madison Square Garden, then the answer is a resounding yes. Rangers’ goaltender Igor Shesterkin was magnificent in stopping all 30 shots he faced in picking up […]

NHL Game Recap: New York Rangers Vs. Chicago Blackhawks|02/09/2024

The New York Rangers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 at the United Center on Friday, February 9th. The Blackhawks came close to a comeback late in the third period but ended up adding another unfortunate loss to their losing streak. Rangers lineup against the Blackhawks: Kreider – Zibanejad – Wheeler Panarin – Trocheck – Lafreniere […]

Why The New York Rangers Should Mimic The Florida Panthers Goaltender Management Tactics

In a good news/bad news season so far for the Rangers, the first game following the All-Star break was no different. The good news included a big win, Artemi Panarin staying red hot, and Jonathan Quick posting another outstanding start in a season full of them. One could even add Alexis Lafreniere’s game-winning goal in […]

Player Profile: Jake Oettinger

This past Saturday, Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger played in the 2024 NHL All-Star Game at Scotiabank Arena, home of the Toronto Maple Leafs, in Toronto. Oettinger returned to NHL action when the Stars hosted the Nashville Predators at the American Airlines Center on January 12th. Although the Predators spoiled Oettinger’s return from a lower-body […]

3 Keys to the New York Rangers Second Half

With 8 days off since their last game, the Rangers get back in action against the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Here are three things to look for as the Rangers attempt to grow their narrow lead in the Metropolitan Division and head into the playoffs firing on all cylinders. Goaltending: […]

New York Rangers #31 Igor Shesterkin in net

New York Rangers All-Star Preview: No Rest For the Weary

The New York Rangers’ bye week comes at an opportune time for the struggling leaders of the Metropolitan Division. For all of them except, perhaps, the one who needs it most. Igor Shesterkin will instead head to Toronto for the All-Star game. His second trip in two years comes at the end of a month […]