# Rangers Goalie Injured

> Rangers star goalie Shesterkin exits game with injury, deepening New York sports curse fears.
- Title: Rangers Goalie Injured · OutKick | Shortify
- Summary: Rangers star goalie Shesterkin exits game with injury, deepening New York sports curse fears. New York Rangers' Igor Shesterkin left game with lower-body…
- Keywords: igor shesterkin, new york rangers, washington capitals, nba, yanks, giants, nfl, news, politics, Rangers, Goalie, Injured
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/nyc-curse-rangers-top-goalie-dragged-off-ice-new-york-sports-nightmare-deepens
- Author: Matt Reigle
- Published: 2026-10-09T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: igor shesterkin, new york rangers, washington capitals, nba, yanks, giants, nfl, news, politics
## Rangers Goalie Injured
New York Rangers star goaltender Igor Shesterkin exited Friday night's game with a lower-body injury.
## Injury Details
Shesterkin jammed his right leg awkwardly against the post during a net-mouth scramble in the second period.
## Game Impact
Dylan Garand entered the game but had only four NHL games on his resume, and the Rangers lost 2-1.
## Sports Curse
New York Knicks' NBA title win has been linked to injuries for Yankees star Aaron Judge and Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.
## Key takeaway

New York Rangers' Igor Shesterkin left game with lower-body injury, adding to city's sports curse concerns after Knicks won NBA title.