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Igor Shesterkin Out for the Season, Leaves Rangers in a Goaltending Bind

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reports that Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin is done for the season. He left Friday’s game against Washington with a lower-body injury.

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Rangers dealt worst-case-scenario injury update on goaltender Igor Shesterkin

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Rangers momentum stayed strong through 5 games

Live From the Blue Seats is back as Rob and Producer JL talked the Rangers momentum through their first 5 games of the season. The Blueshirts had won four in a row at that point and looked like nothing could derail them.

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Igor Shesterkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 10

Without Igor Shesterkin, the Rangers Face a Nearly Impossible Task

The New York Rangers’ strong start potentially stopped the moment Igor Shesterkin’s skate hit the post in the second period Friday. The goaltender couldn’t put weight on his right leg and needed help off the ice in a 3-1 loss to Washington.

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 10

Rangers Recap: Waiting for the worst, hoping for the best

What started out as a great game with Alexis Lafreniere continuing his hot scoring quickly turned to anxiety and dread as Igor Shesterkin suffered a brutal lower body injury and had to get helped off the ice by teammates and trainers.

Callum Tung News / Forever Blueshirts / October 10

Rangers Daily: Timely Callum Tung shutout; Canadiens trade defenseman

Igor Shesterkin’s lower-body injury certainly didn’t look good Friday night in D.C. Yet, Dylan Garand came in and looked really good in relief despite the New York Rangers’ 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals.

New York Rangers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin appears to suffer serious injury

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin was helped off the ice with a lower-body injury midway through the second period of Friday’s 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena and did not return.

New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 10

Gabe Perreault Wasting No Time Breaking Out for NY Rangers

For all of the discussion surrounding the New York Rangers and their inability to develop young talent, their roster features a lot of youth. Right now, the Rangers have the youngest roster in the NHL, a welcome change after the last few years when an aging core wasn’t producing as much as anyone expected.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 10

NHL roundup: Capitals win as Rangers G Igor Shesterkin injured

Boone Jenner scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the host Washington Capitals won 3-1 on Friday, cooling off the New York Rangers, who lost star goaltender Igor Shesterkin to a lower-body injury.

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New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 9

Rangers’ JT Miller sends defiant message amid Igor Shesterkin injury

The New York Rangers watched in horror as Igor Shesterkin suffered an injury on Friday night. Shesterkin is one of the best goaltenders in the NHL. He was in the midst of a dominant start to the season, as well.

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Rangers’ Mike Sullivan defends rookie after costly mistake vs. Capitals

The New York Rangers are waiting for an update on Igor Shesterkin after his injury against the Washington Capitals. For now, there is no update. And the Rangers had to continue playing without their star goaltender on Friday night.

Igor Shesterkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Igor Shesterkin Suffers Apparent Leg Injury

Igor Shesterkin and the Rangers had gotten off to a nice start to their season. The veteran had won three of his first four starts while the team entered play tonight atop the Eastern Conference. He had even scored his first career goal.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 9

Capitals prevail after Rangers lose G Igor Shesterkin to injury

New York Rangers News / Blue Seat Blogs / October 9

Rangers lose Shesterkin to brutal injury

The New York Rangers are down to Dylan Garand as their starter and an unnamed goalie as their backup. In tonight’s game against Washington, the Blueshirts lost Shesterkin to a brutal injury as Shesterkin slid with a fully extended right leg into the goal post.

Igor Shesterkin News / Field Level Media / October 9

Rangers G Igor Shesterkin (lower body) won't return vs. Caps

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin exited in the second period against the host Washington Capitals with a lower-body injury Friday night and will not return.

Igor Shesterkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin helped off ice with lower-body injury

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin needed help off the ice after he suffered an injury during Friday’s game against the Washington Capitals. Shesterkin, 30, appeared to fall awkwardly in the crease during a scramble midway through the second period.

Igor Shesterkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin Leaves Game Hobbling, Injury Status Unclear

More injury news in the NHL: goaltender Igor Shesterkin needed help to leave the ice after an apparent injury, and the New York Rangers will be watching for an update.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 9

Rangers have to nervously wait after Igor Shesterkin exits game

Rangers nervously wait for updates after Igor Shesterkin exits game with injury

After winning four of their first five games things were looking really good for the New York Rangers to start the 2026-27 HL season. As is usually the case when they win, starting goalie Igor Shesterkin has been at the center of a lot of that initial success.

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New York Rangers News / New York Rangers On SI / October 9

NY Rangers Have Disappointing Joe Veleno, Joonas Korpisalo Updates

The New York Rangers have been forced to make a few changes to their lineup already this season, with two players from their Opening Night roster suffering injuries.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Rangers’ Dorofeyev relishes pressure of living up to big new contract

Pavel Dorofeyev experienced one of the lowest lows an NHL player can reach. Then, at least in theory, things got worse. It was late June, and he was feeling the fresh sting of losing in the Stanley Cup Final, his Vegas Golden Knights winning 14 of the 16 games required to lift the chalice but falling to the Carolina Hurricanes.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

Rangers’ Defensemen off to a Great Start

The New York Rangers acquired defensemen Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson in separate trades this offseason. They also drafted rookie blueliner Alberts Smits fifth overall, and the three additions have helped the team get off to a strong start as they have won four consecutive games after losing their season opener.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

What is driving the Rangers’ early-season success?

Expectations were not overly high for the New York Rangers entering this season, as general manager Chris Drury spent the offseason in what could be described as an active holding pattern.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6

Rangers Recall Cole Beaudoin, Reassign Matthew Robertson

The New York Rangers have recalled one of their best forward prospects for his NHL debut. According to a team announcement, the Rangers recalled center Cole Beaudoin from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 5

3 Takeaways From Rangers’ First Week of Games

The New York Rangers played four games to open up their first week of the season, going 3-1-0. After a tough first game, the team won the next three and heads into their next game looking to make it four straight.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Rangers’ Bottom-6 Forwards Off to a Strong Start

The New York Rangers lacked forward depth last season and frequently played Conor Sheary, who struggled, in their top six. General manager Chris Drury added a lot of new forwards this offseason, which gave them a more balanced lineup, and New York’s bottom-six forwards have gotten off to a strong start and helped them win their last two games.