# Rangers lose star goalie Shesterkin for season

> New York Rangers' Igor Shesterkin injured, out for season as team seeks replacement.
- Title: Rangers lose star goalie Shesterkin for season · CBS Sports
- Summary: New York Rangers' Igor Shesterkin injured, out for season as team seeks replacement. New York Rangers' star goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the rest of…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nhl/news/rangers-igor-shesterkin-injury-out-for-season-whats-next
- Published: 2026-10-10T17:46:40+00:00
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## Rangers' star goalie out for season
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the remainder of the season with a lower-body injury, the team announced.
## Injury details
Shesterkin suffered an apparent leg injury during Friday night's loss to Washington Capitals as his right leg slid awkwardly into the post.
## Pre-season performance
Prior to the injury, the Rangers had a 4-1-0 start with Shesterkin posting 3.90 goals saved above average in five appearances.
## Shesterkin's career stats
Shesterkin, the 2022 Vezina Trophy winner, has a .917 save percentage, 2.51 GAA, and 22 shutouts in 330 games.
## Team's playoff hopes
Losing Shesterkin puts a huge dent in the Rangers' playoff hopes, especially with backup goalie Joonas Korpisalo also injured.
## Replacement options
New York could explore veterans like Petr Mrazek or James Reimer, or trade for Minnesota Wild netminder Filip Gustavsson.
## Key takeaway

New York Rangers' star goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the rest of the season due to a lower-body injury, jeopardizing playoff hopes.