From New York Post · · 1m 10s
Rangers' Shesterkin Injury Sparks Concern
Rangers' Shesterkin injury threatens season with no backup goalie.
In brief
Rangers' Shesterkin injury threatens season with no backup goalie. New York Rangers' Igor Shesterkin injured during game against Capitals, leaving team without starting goalie and backup options. Originally reported by New York Post.
Shesterkin injured during Capitals game
Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers lies in the net after an injury during a game against the Washington Capitals.
Shesterkin's injury severity
Shesterkin's right leg appeared to awkwardly bend back during the sequence, prompting him to immediately fall onto his back.
Shesterkin's season impact
Shesterkin had 88 saves on 95 shots for a .926 save percentage and made the Rangers' historic first goalie goal.
Rangers' backup situation
The Rangers already have one goalie on injured reserve in Joonas Korpisalo, who has yet to play a game after suffering a lower-body injury.
Rangers' immediate need
Garand would have to assume starting responsibilities after beginning the season as the Rangers' third-stringer.
Rangers' next move
The Rangers will need to make a call to Hartford for a backup goalie if Shesterkin is out for any period of time.
The bottom line
New York Rangers' Igor Shesterkin injured during game against Capitals, leaving team without starting goalie and backup options.
