| Dec. 3, 2024 |
Shesterkin stopped 23 shots in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Devils. - The Rangers are in a deep funk right now, losing six of their last seven games, and Shesterkin hasn't been able to steal any wins to help turn the ship around. Turnovers and defensive breakdowns led to the Devils' two first-period tallies, while all three of New Jersey's second-period goals came on power plays. Shesterkin has dropped five straight decisions, and since the beginning of November, he's gone 4-7-0 in 11 starts with an uncharacteristic 3.46 GAA and .899 save percentage. |
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| Dec. 2, 2024 |
Shesterkin will patrol the home crease against New Jersey on Monday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin has stopped 144 of 157 shots during his four-game losing skid. He has posted a record of 8-8-1 with one shutout, a 2.93 GAA and a .913 save percentage through 17 appearances this campaign. Shesterkin went 3-0-0 versus the Devils last season, allowing only seven goals on 93 shots. New Jersey sits eighth in the league with 3.48 goals per game in 2024-25. |
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| Nov. 29, 2024 |
Shesterkin will patrol the visiting crease in Philadelphia on Friday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin has lost his last three starts amid a flurry of shots on goal, allowing 11 goals on 122 shots as the Rangers are currently in a big slump. Shesterkin is 8-7-1 with a 2.98 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 16 appearances this season. The Flyers are averaging 2.78 goals per game and 27.3 shots per game this season. |
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| Nov. 27, 2024 |
Shesterkin is expected to start on the road against Carolina on Wednesday, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post. - Shesterkin has struggled recently, allowing at least three goals in each of his past three starts and five of his last six appearances. That's caused his season GAA to rise to 2.91, though he still has a respectable .914 save percentage to go along with his 8-6-1 record across 15 outings. The Hurricanes rank third offensively with 4.00 goals per game, so they'll be a tough assignment for the cold netminder. |
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| Nov. 26, 2024 |
Shesterkin stopped 38 of 42 shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Blues. The fifth goal was an empty-netter with 2:45 left in the third period. - The 28-year-old star goaltender did everything in his power to avoid the defeat at home Monday, but the Blues scored two goals in the opening 10 minutes of the third period to pull away for good. Although Shesterkin has lost his past two starts while navigating amid an uneven stretch in November, fantasy managers shouldn't be worried about what he can bring to the table. Shesterkin has gone 4-4-0 with a 3.35 GAA and a .905 save percentage in eight outings this month. |
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| Nov. 25, 2024 |
Shesterkin will protect the home net Monday versus St. Louis, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. - Shesterkin is coming off a 46-save effort in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Calgary. He has posted a record of 8-5-1 with one shutout, a 2.82 GAA and a .914 save percentage through 14 appearances this season. The Blues sit 30th in the league with 2.36 goals per game in 2024-25. |
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| Nov. 21, 2024 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie to exit the ice Thursday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports, indicating he'll tend the twine on the road versus Calgary. - Shesterkin hasn't exactly been in stellar form of late, going 2-2-0 in his last four outings, including a pair of contests in which he gave up five goals apiece. Still, the 28-year-old backstop is the unquestioned No. 1 option in the Big Apple. Having said that, the fact that veteran Jonathan Quick is riding back-to-back shutouts could see him steal a few starts away from Shesterkin. |
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| Nov. 19, 2024 |
Shesterkin will be in net for Tuesday's road matchup against the Canucks, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports. - After allowing 10 combined goals in back-to-back losses, Shesterkin rebounded by making 25 saves on 27 shots in a 3-2 win over San Jose on Thursday. The Russian netminder is up to a 7-4-1 record, .914 save percentage and 2.78 GAA through 12 outings. The Canucks have generated 54 goals through 17 games. |
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| Nov. 15, 2024 |
Shesterkin made 25 saves in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Sharks. - Igor had little chance on either goal, as the first came on a deflected shot that wobbled through heavy traffic over Shesterkin's shoulder, and the second was scored during a 6-on-4 power play in the final minute of the game after San Jose had pulled its netminder. Shesterkin appeared to be back on track after conceding 10 goals over his prior two starts, and on the season he's 7-4-1 with a 2.78 GAA and .914 save percentage. |
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| Nov. 14, 2024 |
Shesterkin will serve as the starting goaltender for Thursday's home game against the Sharks, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin has struggled over his last two outings, turning aside just 34 of 44 shots (.773 save percentage) en route to losses to the Sabres and Jets. He'll have a chance to right the ship against the Sharks, who have averaged 2.35 goals per game to begin the year, which ranks second-worst in the league. |
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| Nov. 12, 2024 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today, indicating he will protect the home net Tuesday versus Winnipeg. - During his last appearance, Shesterkin allowed five goals on 12 shots before being pulled in a 6-1 loss to Buffalo on Nov. 7. He has a 6-3-1 record with one shutout, a 2.62 GAA and a .920 save percentage across 10 starts. Winnipeg has lost once through 15 games (14-1-0) in 2024-25 and ranks first in the league with 4.47 goals per game. |
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| Nov. 8, 2024 |
Shesterkin stopped seven of 12 shots before being pulled in the second period during Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Sabres. - Shesterkin was off to a great start, posting a 6-2-1 record with a 2.22 GAA and a sizzling .933 save percentage in nine appearances before this woeful outing. One bad appearance shouldn't change Shesterkin's status as one of the best goaltenders in the NHL over the first month of the season, though. While it will inflate his numbers, the 28-year-old should remain an elite option across all fantasy formats going forward. |
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| Nov. 7, 2024 |
Shesterkin will patrol the home crease versus Buffalo on Thursday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin is off to a great start, as he is 6-2-1 with a 2.22 GAA and a sizzling .933 save percentage. The talented Russian has been a top-three goaltender this season and will face the Sabres, who are 15th in NHL scoring, averaging 3.15 goals. |
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| Nov. 3, 2024 |
Shesterkin will patrol the home crease Sunday against the Islanders, per Colin Stephenson of Newsday. - Shesterkin is coming off a 40-save performance in Friday's 2-1 win over Ottawa. He has a 5-2-1 record with one shutout, a 2.25 GAA and a .931 save percentage through eight appearances this season. The Islanders rank 31st in the league with 2.27 goals per game in 2024-25. |
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| Nov. 1, 2024 |
Shesterkin will be between the home pipes versus Ottawa on Friday, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com. - Shesterkin is 4-2-1 with a 2.43 GAA and a .923 save percentage, but he has been a bit spotty in his last two starts, giving up seven goals on 74 shots in losses to Florida and Washington. he will try to turn it around against the Senators, who are averaging 4.22 goals per game, third in the NHL. |
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| Oct. 29, 2024 |
Shesterkin will guard the road crease in Tuesday's road matchup with the Capitals, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today. - Shesterkin will attempt to pick up his fifth victory of the 2024-25 campaign after having a three-game win streak snapped in a 3-1 loss to Florida on Oct. 24. The 28-year-old has garnered a 4-1-1 record, .926 save percentage and 2.16 GAA through six appearances. Washington ranks seventh offensively with 3.71 goals per game across seven outings. |
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| Oct. 25, 2024 |
Shesterkin made 26 saves in Thursday's 3-1 loss to Florida. - All three Panthers tallies came on failed clearing attempts or defensive-zone giveaways by the Rangers, and two of them came in the first three minutes of the first period. It was the first regulation loss of the season for Shesterkin, who has been generally stellar with a 4-1-1 record, 2.16 GAA and .926 save percentage through six starts. It was also the first time this season New York gave its star netminder less than four goals of support. |
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| Oct. 24, 2024 |
Shesterkin was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate, according to Colin Stephenson of Newsday, and is expected to get the home start versus Florida on Thursday. - Shesterkin is making a solid claim for the best goaltender in the NHL in the early going. He is 4-0-1 with a 1.97 GAA and a .932 save percentage in five starts this season. He will face the defending Stanley Cup champions, who have found the back of the net 24 times in eight games this season. |
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| Oct. 22, 2024 |
Shesterkin is expected to start on the road against Montreal on Tuesday, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports. - Shesterkin has a 3-0-1 record, 1.97 GAA and .935 save percentage in four appearances this season. He's stopped 65 of 67 shots (.970 save percentage) across his past two starts. Montreal ranks 25th offensively with 2.67 goals per game, so this is a favorable matchup for an already hot goaltender. |
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| Oct. 19, 2024 |
Shesterkin will get the road start Saturday against the Maple Leafs, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports. - After Jonathan Quick got the nod in New York's last game against Detroit, Shesterkin will return to the crease Saturday against Toronto. The 28-year-old netminder is 2-0-1 with a .921 save percentage so far this season. |
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| Oct. 15, 2024 |
Shesterkin made 31 saves in Monday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings. - The 28-year-old netminder couldn't get his trapper on a Dylan Larkin one-timer with two seconds left in the first period, but otherwise Shesterkin had an answer for everything Detroit fired his way. Through his first three starts of the season, he's 2-0-1 with a 2.28 GAA and a .921 save percentage, ratios Shesterkin has proven he can maintain over the course of a full campaign. |
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| Oct. 14, 2024 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie to leave the ice Monday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports, indicating he'll tend the twine at home versus Detroit. - Shesterkin will be looking for a bounce-back performance against the Red Wings after giving up six goals on 26 shots (.769 save percentage) in Saturday's overtime defeat to Utah. It's been an up-and-down start to the year already for the 28-year-old Russian, as he blanked the Penguins in a 31-save shutout performance over Pittsburgh in the season opener. Regardless, Shesterkin will continue to see the bulk of the workload for the team ahead of Jonathan Quick. |
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| Oct. 13, 2024 |
Shesterkin turned aside 20 shots in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to Utah HC. - The Rangers' defense gave Shesterkin very little help on the night, with that laxness highlighted by Clayton Keller's OT winner -- the Utah captain was allowed to simply stroll out from behind the net unchallenged to roof the puck over the 28-year-old netminder. Shesterkin was coming off a shutout of the Pens in the season opener, so there's little reason for fantasy GMs to worry about this performance, but he'll need a little more defensive support than he got Saturday if he's going to post the elite ratios he's capable of in 2024-25. |
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| Oct. 12, 2024 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Colin reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease Saturday against Utah. - Shesterkin is coming off a 29-save shutout in Wednesday's 6-0 win over Pittsburgh. During the 2023-24 regular season, he posted a 19-9-0 record with a 2.51 GAA and a .912 save percentage on home ice. Utah has netted 10 goals in two games this season en route to a 2-0-0 start. |
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| Oct. 10, 2024 |
Shesterkin stopped 29 shots in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Penguins. - The Rangers scored three times in the first period, and the only suspense over the final 40 minutes was around whether Shesterkin would record his 16th career shutout. New York's defense made sure he wasn't overly bothered -- Pittsburgh didn't manage more than 10 shots in any period. Shesterkin has won either 36 or 37 games in each of the last three seasons, but he could take a run at 40 in 2024-25 if the Blueshirts keeping playing at the level they showed in their opener. |
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| Oct. 9, 2024 |
Shesterkin will protect the road goal in Wednesday's season opener versus the Penguins, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports. - Shesterkin struggled in his his last preseason game, but there was never any doubt he'd start Opening Night. The 28-year-old, who is beginning a contract year, will have plenty of motivation to put forth a good season. He has won at least 36 games in three straight years and have never finished with a save percentage worse than the .912 he posted over 55 games in 2023-24. |
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| Oct. 5, 2024 |
Shesterkin gave up five goals on 38 shots in Friday's 5-2 preseason loss to the Islanders. - Shesterkin gave up three even-strength goals and two powerplay tallies, and even though the defense didn't do him any favors, there's no question he struggled badly throughout the contest. Preseason stats shouldn't matter much, however, and the goal was all about allowing Shesterkin to get enough ice time to be ready for Opening Night against the Penguins on Wednesday. |
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| Oct. 4, 2024 |
Shesterkin will protect the road goal in Friday's preseason game versus the Islanders, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin will get his third and final preseason appearance. He allowed two goals on 18 shots versus the Devils' AHL roster in a start Tuesday, playing two periods in that game. He'll likely go the distance Friday, setting him up to be at full speed for Opening Night in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. |
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| Oct. 2, 2024 |
Shesterkin stopped 16 of 18 shots over two periods in Tuesday's 5-4 preseason win over the Devils. - Both goals against Shesterkin came on juicy rebounds, giving him something to work on ahead of the Rangers' regular-season opener in Pittsburgh on Oct. 9. The 28-year-old netminder has won at least 36 games in three straight seasons, but he might need better defensive play in front of him to reverse the downward trend in his ratios -- he's gone from an elite 2.07 GAA and .935 save percentage in 2021-22 to merely good marks of 2.58 and .912 last season. |
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| Oct. 1, 2024 |
Shesterkin will tend the twine for Tuesday's home clash with New Jersey, Jim Cerny of NHL.com reports. - Shesterkin has reached the 35-win mark in three straight seasons and certainly seems capable of reaching that threshold again in 2024-25. The Rangers' decision to bring back Jonathan Quick for another year should ease the workload for Shesterkin, though he figures to make 55-60 appearances in goal for the club this year. As such, don't be surprised to see Shesterkin as one of the first goalies off the board in re-draft formats. |
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| Sept. 24, 2024 |
Shesterkin will protect the home goal in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Islanders, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports. - Shesterkin will get his first preseason tune-up in this contest. The 28-year-old goalie remains one of the best in the NHL, even after posting a modest 2.58 GAA and a .912 save percentage over 55 regular-season games. |
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| June 1, 2024 |
Shesterkin will protect the road goal versus the Panthers in Saturday's Game 6, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin will get the nod with the Rangers facing elimination for the first time in these playoffs. After starting the postseason with nine straight wins, Shesterkin has gone 3-5 with a 2.67 GAA and a .915 save percentage over his last eight contests. He's actually been sharper versus the Panthers with a .928 save percentage, but he hasn't gotten enough goal support. If the Rangers win Saturday, Game 7 is Monday at Madison Square Garden. |
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| May 31, 2024 |
Shesterkin turned aside 34 of 36 shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 5. - Shesterkin had another great performance in Thursday's loss, but he wasn't able to steal the win for New York. It's his second consecutive loss after wins in Game 2 and Game 3 of the series. Shesterkin lost consecutive games one other time this postseason against Carolina, and a win followed in that instance. The Rangers will need that trend to continue as they look to stave off elimination in Game 6 on Saturday night in Florida. Overall this postseason, Shesterkin has a record of 10-5 with a 2.36 GAA and a .927 save percentage. |
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| May 30, 2024 |
Shesterkin will patrol the home crease versus Florida on Thursday, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com. - Shesterkin has been outstanding versus the Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals, turning aside 120 of 130 shots (.923 save percentage). Shesterkin has been especially strong at home against Florida, allowing only three goals on 53 shots in the opening pair of games. He is 10-4 overall, with a 2.37 GAA in 14 playoff appearances in 2024. |
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| May 28, 2024 |
Shesterkin is set to start on the road versus the Panthers in Game 4 on Tuesday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin has won his last two contests after dropping Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He's now 10-3 with a 2.33 GAA and a .923 save percentage through 13 playoff outings. A win for Shesterkin and the Rangers on Tuesday would put them one victory away from making the Stanley Cup Finals. |
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| May 26, 2024 |
Shesterkin will defend the road net in Game 3 versus Florida on Sunday, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post. - Shesterkin is coming off a 26-save performance in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Panthers in Game 2. He has earned a 9-3 record with a 2.22 GAA and a .926 save percentage across 12 starts this postseason. |
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| May 24, 2024 |
Shesterkin is expected to tend the twine at home versus the Panthers in Game 2 on Friday. - Shesterkin put together a solid performance in Game 1, stopping 24 of 26 shots faced (.923 save percentage) but was outdueled by opposing backstop Sergei Bobrovsky, who put together a 24-save, shutout performance. In the postseason, the 28-year-old Shesterkin is 4-2 at home to go with a 2.34 GAA and .923 save percentage. |
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| May 23, 2024 |
Shesterkin made 24 saves on 26 shots in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Panthers in Game 1. - It was a rare night in which Shesterkin wasn't at the top of his game and he was outdueled in net by Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky. It was Shesterkin's third loss in his last four starts. Wednesday's loss also marks the eighth game in a row that the 28-year-old netminder has allowed at least two goals to get past him. Shesterkin has a record of 8-3 with a 2.37 GAA and a .923 save percentage so far during the postseason. The all-world goaltender will attempt to bounce back and help the Rangers even up the series in Game 2 on Saturday. |
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| May 22, 2024 |
Shesterkin is expected to guard the home goal against Florida in Game 1 on Wednesday. - Shesterkin has led the Rangers to the Eastern Conference Finals by posting an 8-2 record, 2.40 GAA and .923 save percentage in 10 playoff appearances this year. However, the 28-year-old goaltender has allowed at least three goals in each of his past three starts. Florida has excelled offensively in the postseason, averaging 3.55 goals per contest, so the Panthers are expected to be a challenging adversary for Shesterkin. |
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| May 17, 2024 |
Shesterkin turned aside 33 of 36 shots on goal in Thursday's 5-3 win over Carolina in Game 6. - Shesterkin bounced back in a big way after Monday's Game 5 loss, helping the Rangers move on to the next round of the playoffs. Carolina outplayed New York for a large portion of the first 40 minutes, but Shesterkin stood tall between the pipes before the Rangers took over in the final frame. It was the 28-year-old netminder's eighth win of the postseason and 21st overall of his career. He has a record of 8-2 with a 2.40 GAA and a .923 save percentage after two rounds of the postseason. Shesterkin and the Rangers will face either Boston or Florida for a matchup in the Eastern Conference Finals. |
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| May 16, 2024 |
Shesterkin is set to guard the road goal against Carolina in Game 6 on Thursday, according to Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer. - Shesterkin will attempt to rebound after allowing seven goals on 58 shots (.879 save percentage) while losing his past two starts. Despite his recent setback, he's still 7-2 with a 2.33 GAA and a .924 save percentage in nine playoff appearances this year. A victory against the Hurricanes would advance the Rangers into an Eastern Conference Finals series against either Florida or Boston. |
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| May 14, 2024 |
Shesterkin stopped 24 of 27 shots in Monday's 4-1 loss against Carolina in Game 5. - Shesterkin had a shutout bid going into the third period but Carolina scored four goals in the final frame. The Rangers played conservatively after having a 1-0 lead in the third period and Shesterkin couldn't bail out his teammates as a result. The 28-year-old netminder now has losses in consecutive games after seven straight victories to start the postseason. He's 7-2 with a 2.33 GAA and a .924 save percentage in the playoffs. Shesterkin and the Rangers will be in Carolina on Thursday for Game 6 of the second-round series. |
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| May 13, 2024 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod for Game 5 at home against the Hurricanes, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin was riding a seven-game winning streak to begin the playoffs before Carolina finally beat him in Game 4 on Saturday. He allowed four goals on 31 shots in the loss, the first time this postseason he's allowed more than three. He's registered an impressive .925 save percentage while facing 160 shots this series. |
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| May 11, 2024 |
Shesterkin will start on the road against Carolina in Game 4 on Saturday, per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer - Shesterkin will aim to earn his eighth straight victory to open the 2024 playoffs. He's posted a 2.01 GAA and a .935 save percentage across his first seven postseason wins this year. Although the Rangers have an opportunity to complete the second-round sweep of Carolina, the Hurricanes have kept things close, forcing the last two contests to go to overtime while firing a combined 104 shots on Shesterkin over that span. As a result, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 28-year-old netminder challenged often with the Hurricanes' playoff hopes on the line. |
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| May 10, 2024 |
Shesterkin stopped 45 of 47 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over Carolina in Game 3. - Shesterkin was the difference maker Thursday as the Rangers picked up the overtime win despite being outshot 47 to 25. The 28-year-old netminder's now stopped 99 of 104 shots in his last two starts, improving to a perfect 7-0-0 in the postseason with an outstanding .942 save percentage and 1.78 GAA. Shesterkin will almost certainly be back between the pipes Saturday with the Rangers looking for a sweep in Game 4 on the road. |
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| May 9, 2024 |
Shesterkin will guard the road goal versus the Hurricanes in Thursday's Game 3, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. - Shesterkin is 6-0 with a 2.01 GAA and a .929 save percentage over six playoff contests. He earned a 28-save shutout win in his lone appearance in Carolina during the regular season, and he's gone 4-1-0 with 13 goals allowed over five total contests versus the Hurricanes in 2023-24. |
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| May 7, 2024 |
Shesterkin is expected to start at home against Carolina in Game 2 on Tuesday, per Colin Stephenson of Newsday. - Shesterkin stopped 22 of 25 shots en route to a 4-3 victory over the Hurricanes in Game 1 on Sunday. He's opened the playoffs with five straight victories while allowing just 10 goals on 126 shots (.921 save percentage). However, the Hurricanes ranked eighth offensively in the regular season with 3.38 goals per contest, so they're likely to be a challenging adversary for Shesterkin. |
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| May 5, 2024 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod for Game 1 at home against the Hurricanes on Sunday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. - Shesterkin was dominant in a sweep over the Capitals last round. He posted a .931 save percentage and allowed two or fewer goals in three contests. The 28-year-old hasn't lost a game since April 9 and hasn't given up more than three goals in a start since March 26. Shesterkin is 9-2-0 with a 1.98 GAA over his last 11 appearances. |
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| April 28, 2024 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod for Game 4 in Washington on Sunday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin has led the Rangers to a dominant 3-0 series lead as they look for a sweep Sunday. He's stopped 70 of 75 shots, including a 28-save win in Game 3. Shesterkin is 7-2-0 with a terrific 2.00 GAA and .921 save percentage in nine games this month. |
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| April 27, 2024 |
Shesterkin made 28 saves Friday during a 3-1 win over the Capitals in Game 3 of the Rangers' first-round series. - John Carlson beat Shesterkin from the blue line with a knuckleball shot less than six minutes into the first period, but it only got the Rangers netminder mad, and he shut the door on Washington the rest of the way. Shesterkin has allowed only five goals on 75 shots while going 3-0 to begin the Rangers' postseason run, and they'll look for the sweep Sunday in Game 4. |
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| April 26, 2024 |
Shesterkin is slated to start on the road against Washington on Friday, according to Seth Orlemann of USA Today. - Shesterkin won the first two games of the series while stopping 42 of 46 shots (.913 save percentage). The Capitals ranked 28th offensively with just 2.63 goals per game in the regular season, so it's not surprising that they haven't given Shesterkin much trouble in the first round. That said, the series moving to Washington might help the Capitals, who were 22-12-7 at home compared to 18-19-4 on the road during the 2023-24 campaign. |
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| April 24, 2024 |
Shesterkin stopped 22 shots Tuesday during a 4-3 win over the Capitals in Game 2 of the Rangers' first-round series Tuesday. - The Caps only beat Shesterkin at even strength once on the night, as their last two tallies came on power plays. The 28-year-old netminder has allowed four goals on 46 shots to help the Rangers build a 2-0 series lead, and dating back to late March he hasn't given up more than three goals in any of his last nine starts, posting a 2.09 GAA and .921 save percentage over that stretch. Shesterkin will look to stay locked in as the series shifts to Washington for Game 3 on Friday. |
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| April 23, 2024 |
Shesterkin is expected to guard the crease for Tuesday's Game 2 home matchup with Washington, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin is riding a three-game winning streak during which he posted a 0.98 GAA, .963 save percentage and one shutout. While Jonathan Quick has been a capable backup this year, securing 18 wins in 27 appearances, the 28-year-old Shesterkin should remain firmly cemented in the starting role throughout the postseason. |
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| April 21, 2024 |
Shesterkin will guard the home net Sunday against the Capitals, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post. - Shesterkin finished the regular season strong, winning four of his last five starts with a .926 save percentage. He'll be back between the pipes for the Rangers' playoff opener Sunday against a Caps team that averaged 2.63 goals per game this year. |
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| April 15, 2024 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease Monday against Ottawa. - Shesterkin has won three of his past four outings, including a 34-save performance in Saturday's 3-2 shootout victory over the Islanders. He has earned a 35-17-2 record this season with a 2.63 GAA and a .911 save percentage through 54 games played. Ottawa is tied for 17th in the league this campaign with 3.09 goals per contest. |
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| April 14, 2024 |
Shesterkin turned aside 34 shots in regulation and overtime and both shootout attempts he faced in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Islanders. - The win set a new franchise record for the Rangers, giving them 54 on the season and putting them one point ahead of the Stars and three points clear of the Bruins and Hurricanes in the race for the Presidents' Trophy. Shesterkin's second-half resurgence has been a big part of New York's success, and over 22 outings since the All-Star break he's gone 16-5-1 with a 2.30 GAA and .926 save percentage. |
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| April 13, 2024 |
Shesterkin will guard the home net Saturday versus the Islanders, Andrew Gross of Newsday. - Shesterkin will get a rematch with the Islanders after allowing three goals in a 4-2 loss on Long Island in his last outing. The 28-year-old netminder is 34-17-2 on the year with a .910 save percentage and 2.65 GAA. |
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| April 9, 2024 |
Shesterkin will guard the road goal Tuesday against the Islanders, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today. - Shesterkin has won five of his last six outings, stopping 160 of 178 shots during that span. Through 52 appearances this season, he has provided a 34-16-2 record with a 2.64 GAA and a .910 save percentage. The Islanders sit 23rd in the league this campaign with 2.95 goals per contest. |
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| April 7, 2024 |
Shesterkin will guard the home net Sunday versus Montreal, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin's won four of his last five starts despite posting a mediocre .893 save percentage in that span. Overall, the 28-year-old netminder is 33-16-2 with a .910 save percentage and 2.65 GAA this season. Shesterkin will face a Montreal team averaging 2.72 goals per game. |
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| April 4, 2024 |
Shesterkin made 17 saves in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Devils. - The 28-year-old netminder survived a tough second period that saw New Jersey score three goals on only eight shots, although Shesterkin had little chance on any of them, and he shut the door in the final frame as the Rangers regained the lead. Over his last 10 starts, Shesterkin has gone 7-3-0 with a 2.57 GAA and .908 save percentage, and he needs four more wins over New York's final six games to tie the career-high 37 he racked up in 2022-23. |
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| April 3, 2024 |
Shesterkin is expected to start at home against the Devils on Wednesday, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic. - Shesterkin has a 32-16-2 record, 2.64 GAA and .911 save percentage in 50 appearances this season. He's done well against the Devils this year, beating them twice while saving 69 of 73 shots (.945 save percentage). New Jersey will be playing in the second half of a back-to-back and has managed just five goals over its last two games, so Shesterkin will be in a good spot to potentially best the Devils again. |
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| April 1, 2024 |
Shesterkin will be between the pipes at home versus Pittsburgh on Monday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin is riding a three-game winning streak despite allowing 10 goals over that stretch. While the Rangers have locked up a playoff spot, they are still in a battle with Carolina for the Metropolitan Division title. As such, Shesterkin should still see a heavy deployment heading into the last eight games of the regular season. |
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| March 28, 2024 |
Shesterkin is set to start on the road against Colorado on Thursday, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com. - Shesterkin is going through a rough patch in which he's posted a 3.56 GAA and an .881 save percentage across his past five outings. He's 31-15-2 with a 2.65 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 48 contests overall. Shesterkin will have a difficult time rebounding against the Avalanche, who lead the league offensively with 3.72 goals per game. |
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| March 27, 2024 |
Shesterkin made 36 saves in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Flyers. - After a scoreless first period, Philly grabbed a 2-0 lead before the Rangers could get on the board, but once New York had surged ahead 3-2 early in the third, Shesterkin made sure they never trailed again. It's the second time in his last five starts the 28-year-old netminder has given up five goals, but through nine outings in March he still sports a 2.64 GAA and .910 save percentage to go along with a 5-3-1 record. |
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| March 26, 2024 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod at home versus the Flyers on Tuesday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin has given up three or more goals in five of his last eight contests while posting a 4-3-1 record, 2.35 GAA and two shutouts. The 28-year-old Russian has already reached the 30-win mark for the third consecutive campaign and could still get over 35, especially with the Rangers trying to hold off the Hurricanes for the Metropolitan Division title. |
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| March 23, 2024 |
Shesterkin will defend the home crease against Florida on Saturday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin has struggled a bit over his last three starts, going 1-2-0 while giving up 10 goals on 80 shots (.875 save percentage). The 28-year-old netminder was terrific before that, as he is 29-15-2 with a 2.60 GAA and a .912 save percentage. Shesterkin allowed three goals on 29 shots in a 4-2 loss to Florida on March 4. |
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| March 20, 2024 |
Shesterkin turned aside 23 of 26 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Winnipeg, with the Jets' final goal getting scored into an empty net. - After the game looked like it might become a goaltending duel between Shesterkin and Connor Hellebuyck following a scoreless first period, the Jets broke through for three tallies in the second. Shesterkin is just 3-3-1 through seven starts in March, but that lackluster record comes with a 2.28 GAA and .919 save percentage. He remains one victory short of his third straight 30-win campaign. |
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| March 19, 2024 |
Shesterkin will get the nod Tuesday at home against the Jets, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today. - Shesterkin stopped 25 of 27 shots in his last start Sunday in a 5-2 win over the Islanders. The 28-year-old has registered a .912 save percentage and a 29-14-2 record this year. He may have a tough matchup Tuesday as the Islanders are currently two points out of a playoff spot and should be desperate for a win. |
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| March 18, 2024 |
Shesterkin stopped 25 shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Islanders. - Bo Horvat got two pucks past him, but otherwise Shesterkin was sharp once again as he bounced back from a rough start Thursday against the Lightning. In 13 starts since the All-Star break, the 28-year-old has gone 10-2-1 with a 1.92 GAA and .941 save percentage, and he sits one victory short of his third straight 30-win campaign. |
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| March 17, 2024 |
Shesterkin will patrol the home crease Sunday versus the Islanders, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday. - Shesterkin surrendered five goals on 27 shots in a 6-3 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday during his last outing. Prior to that, he stopped 54 shots in two consecutive shutout victories. Shesterkin has a 28-14-2 record this campaign with a 2.60 GAA and a .912 save percentage over 44 appearances. The Islanders sit 19th in the league this season with 3.02 goals per contest. |
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| March 14, 2024 |
Shesterkin will tend to the road net Thursday in Tampa Bay, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today. - Shesterkin has shut the door in each of his last two games, shutting out St. Louis and Carolina en route to back-to-back impressive wins. After a poor start to the season, Shesterkin has regained his status as a top-flight NHL goaltender. He is 28-13-2 with a 2.54 GAA and a .914 save percentage overall. Shesterkin will face the Lightning, who are averaging 29.3 shots, 22nd in the NHL. |
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| March 13, 2024 |
Shesterkin turned aside all 28 shots he faced in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Hurricanes. - It was a goaltending clinic from two Russian netminders, as Shesterkin and Pyotr Kochetkov traded big saves for most of the night, but the Ranger star came out on top. Shesterkin has recorded back-to-back shutouts, giving him three on the season, and he's found his Vezina form at the right time. Over 11 starts since the All-Star break, the 28-year-old has gone 9-1-1 with a 1.63 GAA and .951 save percentage, solidifying the Rangers' place at the top of the Metropolitan Division standings. |
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| March 12, 2024 |
Shesterkin will protect the road goal versus the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin posted a 26-save shutout versus the Blues on Saturday, his first win in his last three outings. Prior to that small stumble, he rattled off seven straight wins, allowing one goal or fewer in five of them. The Hurricanes are also pretty hot, having won five of their last six games with 25 goals scored in that span. |
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| March 9, 2024 |
Shesterkin is set to start at home against St. Louis on Saturday, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post. - Shesterkin will attempt to bounce back after allowing three goals on 29 shots in a 4-2 loss to Florida on Monday. He has a 26-13-2 record, 2.67 GAA and .910 save percentage over 41 appearances in 2023-24. St. Louis ranks 26th offensively this year with 2.79 goals per game, so this is a favorable matchup for Shesterkin. |
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| March 4, 2024 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post, putting him on track to guard the home goal versus the Panthers on Monday. - Shesterkin was pretty solid in his last start Saturday against the Maple Leafs, turning aside 31 of 34 shots, but he was ultimately stuck with a shootout loss. He'll try to get back in the win column in a tough home matchup with a red-hot Florida squad that's won four straight contests. |
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| March 3, 2024 |
Shesterkin made 31 saves in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. - It was the first time in five starts that Shesterkin allowed more than one goal. Two of the goals were deflections; the other was a fanned shot that threw the netminder off before it was pushed five-hole and over the goal line. Shesterkin had entered the game on a seven-game winning streak, and his recent efforts raised his save percentage to .911. |
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| March 2, 2024 |
Shesterkin will defend the road net Saturday against the Maple Leafs, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin has stopped 242 of 254 shots during his seven-game winning streak. He has compiled a 26-12-1 record this season with one shutout, a 2.65 GAA and a .911 save percentage through 39 games played. Toronto ranks second in the league this campaign with 3.66 goals per contest. |
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| Feb. 28, 2024 |
Shesterkin will guard the home goal versus the Blue Jackets on Wednesday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin has been unbeatable since the All-Star break, going 6-0-0 with a 1.84 GAA and a .951 save percentage in that span. He'll get a decent matchup Wednesday -- the Blue Jackets have alternated wins and losses over their last six games, scoring 20 goals in that span. |
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| Feb. 24, 2024 |
Shesterkin will guard the road goal Saturday against the Flyers, according to Adam Kimelman of NHL.com. - Shesterkin has stopped 173 of 183 shots during his five-game winning streak. Through 37 appearances this campaign, he has posted a 24-12-1 record with one shutout, a 2.74 GAA and a .907 save percentage. Philadelphia is tied for 23rd in the league this season with 2.91 goals per contest. |
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| Feb. 23, 2024 |
Shesterkin stopped 39 shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Devils. - Don't look now, but Shesterkin is back in elite form after a bumpy beginning to the season. The 28-year-old netminder has won five straight starts while allowing only 10 goals on 183 shots (.945 save percentage), and over his last 11 outings Shesterkin is 8-2-1 with a 2.39 GAA and .920 save percentage. The red-hot Rangers have climbed to the top of the Metropolitan Division and sit one point back of the Bruins for the top spot in the Eastern Conference -- Jonathan Quick has been a reliable fill-in while Shesterkin got himself sorted out, but now that he has, expect New York to lean more heavily on its workhorse goalie down the stretch. |
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| Feb. 22, 2024 |
Shesterkin is expected to start on the road against New Jersey on Thursday, per Colin Stephenson of Newsday. - Shesterkin has a 23-12-1 record, 2.79 GAA and .904 save percentage in 36 appearances in 2023-24. He's won his past four starts while saving 134 of 143 shots (.937 save percentage). The Devils, who rank 10th offensively with 3.36 goals per game, figure to be a difficult opponent. |
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| Feb. 21, 2024 |
Shesterkin made 41 saves in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Stars. - A Miro Heiskanen power-play tally midway through the second period spoiled his shutout bid, but Shesterkin was impressive as he continues to round into form. Since getting a reset on either side of the All-Star break, the netminder has won four straight starts while allowing only nine goals on 143 shots (.937 save percentage). Shesterkin's numbers on the season are still disappointing, but he could be gearing up for a big finish to the campaign. |
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| Feb. 20, 2024 |
Shesterkin will start between the pipes in Tuesday's home game versus the Stars, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin was a little shaky in his last start Sunday against the Islanders, surrendering five goals on 41 shots, but he was still able to come away with a win thanks to strong goal support from his teammates. He'll try to extend his personal winning streak to four games in a difficult home matchup with a Dallas team that's 17-6-5 on the road this year. |
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| Feb. 18, 2024 |
Shesterkin will guard the road goal Sunday versus the Islanders, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin is coming off a 29-save shutout victory over Calgary on Monday. In 34 appearances this season, he has posted a 21-12-1 record with a 2.78 GAA and a .902 save percentage. The Islanders sit 24th in the league this campaign with 2.91 goals per contst. |
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| Feb. 12, 2024 |
Shesterkin will protect the home net Monday against Calgary, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports. - Shesterkin is coming off a 28-save performance in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over Chicago. He has surrendered three or more goals in four of his past five outings en route to a 2-2-1 record. Shesterkin has gone 20-12-1 this season with a 2.86 GAA and an .899 save percentage through 33 games played. The Flames sit 16th in the league with 3.13 goals per contest this campaign. |
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| Feb. 9, 2024 |
Shesterkin will tend the twine on the road against Chicago on Friday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin will suit up for the first time since Jan. 26 versus Vegas, a game in which he gave up four goals on just 19 shots (.789 save percentage). The Russian netminder has been struggling of late, sporting a 3.32 GAA in his last four appearances while posting a 1-2-1 record. While Jonathan Quick started each of the Rangers' last three contests, Shesterkin remains the No. 1 option in the blue paint. |
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| Jan. 27, 2024 |
Shesterkin stopped 15 of 19 shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights. - Vegas' final goal was scored into an empty net. The Rangers out-shot the opposition 38-19 on the night but couldn't take advantage of their opportunities, while puck luck was definitely on the Knights' side -- two of the tallies against Shesterkin came on tip-ins, while a third was the product of a hard carom off the end boards that went straight to Jonathan Marchessault and gave the netminder no time to react. Shesterkin will be happy to put January behind him, and through 10 starts on the month he's gone 4-5-1 with a 3.25 GAA and .863 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 26, 2024 |
Shesterkin will defend the home net versus Vegas on Friday, according to Dan Rosen of NHL.com. - Shesterkin is 1-1-1 in his last three starts, giving up nine goals on 65 shots, as he has not faced more than 25 shots in any of the three tilts. Shesterkin has struggled this season more than any other time in his five-year NHL career, going 19-11-1 with a 2.82 GAA and a .901 save percentage. He will attempt to turn his season around versus the Golden Knights, who are only 8-8-1 since Dec. 15. |
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| Jan. 23, 2024 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post, indicating he will defend the road net Tuesday versus San Jose. - Shesterkin is coming off a 16-save effort in Sunday's 5-2 win over Anaheim. Through 30 games this season, he has earned a 19-11-0 record with a 2.81 GAA and a .902 save percentage. The Sharks rank 32nd in the league this campaign with 2.06 goals per contest. |
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| Jan. 21, 2024 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod in Anaheim on Sunday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin has been shaky this month; in seven January starts, he's gone 3-4-0 with a 3.33 GAA and an .869 save percentage. He was tagged with four goals on 25 shots in a loss to Vegas in his last outing. Shesterkin is 18-11-0 this season with a lackluster 2.84 GAA and .902 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 18, 2024 |
Shesterkin will patrol the road crease in Vegas on Thursday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. - Shesterkin has won his last two starts, giving up only three goals on 56 shots. He has struggled at times this season, but he is 18-10-0 with a 2.80 GAA and a .904 save percentage overall. Shesterkin will take on the Golden Knights, who are a strong 16-5-2 at home this season. |
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| Jan. 17, 2024 |
Shesterkin made 29 saves in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Kraken. - Both Seattle tallies came on power plays, and Shesterkin handled everything else the Kraken fired at him on a night the Rangers were outshot 31-22. The 28-year-old netminder has yet to put together a truly dominant stretch this season of more than a couple weeks. Through six starts in January, he's gone 3-3-0 with a disappointing 3.20 GAA and .873 save percentage. Remarkably, Shesterkin is 18-0-0 this season when allowing three goals or less and 0-10-0 when giving up four goals or more. |
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| Jan. 16, 2024 |
Shesterkin will defend the cage against the Kraken at home Tuesday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin has been struggling for consistency of late, allowing just one goal in three of his last six contests while also giving up four or more goals in the other three. Even so, the Russian netminder should continue to see the majority of the workload ahead of Jonathan Quick. As such, Shesterkin remains a top-end fantasy target moving forward. |
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| Jan. 14, 2024 |
Shesterkin will protect the home net Sunday against the Capitals, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post. - Shesterkin has lost his past two outings, surrendering nine goals on 44 shots during that span. He has a 16-10-0 record with a 2.90 GAA and a .901 save percentage over 26 games played this campaign. The Capitals sit 30th in the league this season with 2.38 goals per contest. |
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| Jan. 11, 2024 |
Shesterkin will patrol the visiting net versus St. Louis on Thursday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin is 16-9-0 with a 2.85 GAA and a .904 save percentage this season. He has lost two of his last three starts, giving up five goals on 25 shots in a 6-3 loss to the Canucks on Monday, as well as stopping only 21 shots in a 6-1 defeat at the hands of Carolina on Jan. 2. Shesterkin is easily having his worst season in the NHL and will look to get back on track versus the Blues, who have scored 108 goals in 39 games, 28th in the NHL. |
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| Jan. 8, 2024 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic, indicating he will protect the home net Monday against Vancouver. - Shesterkin has gone 6-1-0 in his past seven outings, surrendering just 15 goals on 197 shots during that span. He has posted a 16-8-0 record with a 2.75 GAA and a .908 save percentage over 24 games played this campaign. Vancouver sits first in the league with 3.82 goals per contest this season. |
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| Jan. 5, 2024 |
Shesterkin made 21 saves in Thursday's 4-1 win over Chicago. - The 28-year-old netminder wasn't challenged much, but the only puck to beat Shesterkin came on a defensive breakdown by the Rangers that left Colin Blackwell unmarked in front of him late in the second period. Shesterkin has won six of his last seven starts, posting a 2.12 GAA and .923 save percentage over that stretch, and his 16 wins on the season are tied for fifth in the NHL with Juuse Saros despite the fact he's seen the ice in seven fewer games than his Nashville counterpart. |
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| Jan. 4, 2024 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice Thursday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports, indicating he'll get a starting nod at home versus Chicago. - Shesterkin will be back in action after getting shelled by the Hurricanes on Tuesday to the tune of six goals allowed on 27 shots (.778 save percentage). Prior to Tuesday's defeat, the backstop had been on a five-game winning streak during which he registered a 1.58 GAA. Even with a one-game blip, Shesterkin is firmly locked in as the No. 1 option ahead of veteran Jonathan Quick. |
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| Jan. 3, 2024 |
Shesterkin made 21 saves in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Hurricanes. - Carolina struck for two power-play goals in the first period that New York never recovered from, and while Shesterkin didn't get much help from his defense, he also didn't come up with any momentum-shifting stops when the game still hung in the balance. The ugly outing snapped a five-game win streak for the netminder in which he's allowed just eight goals in total, and on the season Shesterkin sports a career-worst 2.83 GAA and .906 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 2, 2024 |
Per Colin Stephenson of Newsday, Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll defend the blue paint during Tuesday's home game against Carolina. - Shesterkin has been excellent over the past two-plus weeks, securing five straight wins while posting an admirable 1.58 GAA and .946 save percentage. He'll try to secure his 16th win of the season in a home matchup with a Hurricanes squad that's averaging 2.95 goals per game on the road this campaign, 20th in the NHL. |
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| Dec. 30, 2023 |
Shesterkin is expected to start on the road against Tampa Bay on Saturday, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post. - Shesterkin is 14-7-0 with a 2.77 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 21 contests this season. Although his GAA and save percentage are somewhat disappointing compared to his past performances, he has won his last four starts while kicking out 105 of 112 shots (.938 save percentage). The Lightning are a somewhat challenging adversary, ranking 14th offensively this year with 3.31 goals per game. |
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| Dec. 27, 2023 |
Shesterkin is expected to guard the home crease against Washington on Wednesday, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post. - Shesterkin has won his last three starts while allowing just six goals on 85 shots (.929 save percentage). That's elevated him to a 13-7-0 record, 2.86 GAA and .906 save percentage in 20 outings this campaign. Washington, which ranks 31st offensively this year with 2.39 goals per game, figures to be a favorable matchup. |
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| Dec. 23, 2023 |
Shesterkin will guard the home goal versus the Sabres on Saturday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin has turned things around with wins over Toronto and Boston in his last two outings. Prior to that, he allowed 15 goals over a three-game losing streak. The Sabres have been inconsistent lately, winning three of their last six games. |
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| Dec. 19, 2023 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post, indicating he will guard the road goal Tuesday against Toronto. - Shesterkin is coming off a 21-save performance in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over Boston. He gave up six goals on 29 shots in a 7-3 loss to the Maple Leafs on Dec. 12. Shesterkin has posted a record of 11-7-0 this season with a 2.91 GAA and a .904 save percentage through 18 appearances. Toronto sits second in the league this campaign with 3.64 goals per contest. |
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| Dec. 17, 2023 |
Shesterkin made 21 saves in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Bruins. - After coughing up 15 goals on 93 shots during a three-start losing streak, Shesterkin rose to the occasion in a showdown with Jeremy Swayman, making a number of big stops to keep the Rangers in the game until New York's offense finally got going in the third period. Shesterkin has posted the worst numbers of his NHL career so far in 2023-24 with a 2.91 GAA and .904 save percentage, but the 27-year-old is more than capable of flipping the switch and putting together a dominant run. |
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| Dec. 16, 2023 |
Shesterkin will defend the road net Saturday against Boston, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today. - Shesterkin has surrendered 15 goals on 93 shots during his three-game losing streak. He has posted a 10-7-0 record this season with a 3.02 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 17 appearances. Boston is tied for 14th in the league this campaign with 3.25 goals per contest. |
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| Dec. 13, 2023 |
Shesterkin turned aside 23 of 29 shots in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to Toronto. - The 27-year-old netminder got hung out to dry by a Rangers defense that mostly stood around and watched as the Leafs built a 4-1 first-period lead. The six goals allowed were a season high for Shesterkin and he's been far from his Vezina form lately, losing three straight starts and posting a 3.59 GAA and .894 save percentage over nine appearances since he returned from a lower-body injury in mid-November. Look for Jonathan Quick to continue getting more work than expected until Shesterkin gets on track. |
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| Dec. 12, 2023 |
Sheskerkin was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post, indicating he will patrol the home crease Tuesday versus Toronto. - Shesterkin has surrendered nine goals on 64 shots during his two-game losing skid. He has supplied a mark of 10-6-0 this campaign with a 2.83 GAA and a .908 save percentage through 16 appearances. The Maple Leafs sit ninth in the league this season with 3.32 goals per game. |
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| Dec. 9, 2023 |
Shesterkin will tend to the road net Saturday against Washington, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post. - Shesterkin permitted five goals on 35 shots in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to Ottawa during his last appearance. He has supplied a 10-5-0 record this season with a 2.75 GAA and a .911 save percentage through 15 starts. The Capitals rank 31st in the league this campaign with 2.35 goals per contest. |
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| Dec. 6, 2023 |
Shesterkin turned aside 30 of 35 shots in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Senators. - Ottawa's final goal was scored into an empty net. The ugly loss was mostly a team effort by the Rangers, and turnovers, odd-man rushes and net-front traffic gave Shesterkin little chance on any of the pucks that beat him. He's still looked a little off since returning from a lower-body injury in mid-November, and over his last seven starts Shesterkin has a 4-3-0 record with a 3.17 GAA and .910 save percentage. |
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| Dec. 5, 2023 |
Shesterkin is set to start Tuesday's road clash with Ottawa after being the first goalie to leave the ice, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin is coming off a solid outing last time out, having stopped 38 of 41 shots faced in a victory over the Predators. The win gave Shesterkin three victories in his last four contests for a total of 10 on the year. While backup Jonathan Quick has yet to suffer a regulation defeat, Shesterkin should continue to see the majority of the starts. |
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| Dec. 2, 2023 |
Shesterkin will guard the road goal Saturday versus Nashville, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post. - Shesterkin is coming off a 25-save performance in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Detroit. He has registered a mark of 9-4-0 this season with a 2.54 GAA and a .915 save percentage in 13 appearances. The Predators sit 15th in the league with 3.23 goals per game this campaign. |
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| Nov. 30, 2023 |
Shesterkin stopped 25 of 27 shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Red Wings. - Detroit scored two goals within 30 seconds midway through the second period, but Shesterkin would hold them there as the Rangers rallied for a 3-2 win. It was a solid bounce-back effort after Shesterkin allowed four goals in a loss to Buffalo in his previous start. The 27-year-old goaltender is now 9-4-0 with a .915 save percentage on the season. |
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| Nov. 29, 2023 |
Shesterkin will guard the home net in Wednesday's game against Detroit, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today. - Shesterkin's been great this campaign with an 8-4-0 record, 2.59 GAA and .914 save percentage in 12 contests. However, he did leave something to be desired in his last start Monday, allowing four goals on 38 shots in a 5-1 loss to Buffalo. The Red Wings rank fourth offensively this year with 3.70 goals per game, so they're unlikely to make life easy for Shesterkin. |
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| Nov. 27, 2023 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports, indicating he will guard the home net Monday against Buffalo. - Shesterkin is coming off a 36-save performance in Friday's 3-1 win over Philadelphia. He has posted an 8-3-0 record this season with a 2.45 GAA and a .916 save percentage over 11 appearances. Shesterkin made 24 saves in 5-1 victory over the Sabres on Oct. 12. Buffalo sits 25th in the league with 2.81 goals per game this campaign. |
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| Nov. 24, 2023 |
Shesterkin will defend the visiting crease versus Philadelphia on Friday, according to Adam Kimelman of NHL.com. - Shesterkin saw his five-game winning streak come to an end Monday, as he gave up four goals on 34 shots in a 6-3 loss in Dallas. Overall, Shesterkin is 7-3-0 with a 2.60 GAA and .908 save percentage, The Flyers are 14th in NHL scoring, averaging 3.26 goals per game. |
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| Nov. 20, 2023 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie to leave the ice Monday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports, indicating he'll guard the cage on the road against Dallas. - Shesterkin is riding a five-game winning streak during which he posted a 1.96 GAA and .932 save percentage. At this rate, the Russian netminder should reach the 30-win threshold for the third consecutive season. Shesterkin should continue to see the bulk of the workload ahead of veteran Jonathan Quick. |
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| Nov. 18, 2023 |
Shesterkin (lower body) will defend the road net Saturday against the Devils, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post. - Shesterkin will return to the crease following a four-game absence. He has posted a 6-2-0 record this season with a 2.36 GAA and a .913 save percentage in eight appearances. In four outings against the Devils in 2022-23, Shesterkin allowed 13 goals on 140 shots en route to a mark of 1-2-1. New Jersey is tied for third in the league this campaign with 3.73 goals per game. |
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| Nov. 17, 2023 |
Per Colin Stephenson of Newsday, Shesterkin (lower body) finished practice without any problems and could get his first start in five games Saturday versus New Jersey, according to coach Peter Laviolette. - Shesterkin has missed the last 15 days, getting hurt Nov. 2 versus Carolina. Shesterkin was red-hot, picking up four straight wins while giving up only seven goals on 115 shots. Overall, the 27-year-old netminder is 6-2-0 with a 2.36 GAA and .913 save percentage. Laviolette will decide if Shesterkin is ready to play Saturday, or needs another couple of days as the Rangers play in Dallas on Monday. |
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| Nov. 12, 2023 |
Shesterkin (lower body) won't be in the lineup Sunday against Columbus, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today. - Shesterkin will miss his fourth consecutive contest. Jonathan Quick (upper body) will be backed up by Louis Domingue on Sunday. The Rangers don't play again until Saturday versus New Jersey, so Shesterkin will get some additional time to recover. He has posted a 6-2-0 record this campaign with a 2.36 GAA and a .913 save percentage in eight appearances. |
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| Nov. 11, 2023 |
Shesterkin (lower body) skated before practice Saturday, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today. - Coach Peter Laviolette said that Shesterkin is making progress, but the star goalie is being eased back in to avoid any setbacks. Shesterkin has missed the last three games. He is 6-2-0 with a 2.36 GAA and .913 save percentage this season. |
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| Nov. 7, 2023 |
Shesterkin (lower body) skated Tuesday morning, but he won't dress for the evening's matchup with the Red Wings, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Although Shesterkin will miss a second straight contest due to his lower-body issue, the fact that he was on the ice Tuesday morning suggests he could be ready to return sooner rather than later. In the meantime, Jonathan Quick will start against Detroit with Louis Domingue serving as his backup. |
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| Nov. 4, 2023 |
Shesterkin (lower body) won't be in the lineup Saturday against Minnesota, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com. - Louis Domingue, who was recalled from AHL Hartford on Friday, will be the backup goalie behind starter Jonathan Quick on Saturday versus the Wild. As a precaution, Shesterkin will sit out the contest. Consider him day-to-day for now. |
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| Nov. 3, 2023 |
Shesterkin is banged up and might consequently miss Saturday's road game versus Minnesota, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com - Shesterkin has a 6-2-0 record, 2.36 GAA and .913 save percentage in eight contests this year. Louis Domingue was recalled from AHL Hartford and will serve as the backup Saturday if Shesterkin is unavailable. Regardless of Shesty's status, Jonathan Quick will play between the pipes against the Wild. |
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| Nov. 2, 2023 |
Shesterkin was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice, indicating he will be between the home pipes versus Carolina on Thursday, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today. - Shesterkin has won his last three starts, giving him a 5-2-0 record to go with a 2.56 GAA and .905 save percentage. He will face divisional rival Carolina, who have scored 37 times in 10 games, fourth-best in the NHL. |
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| Oct. 31, 2023 |
Shesterkin made 27 of 29 saves to secure his third consecutive victory in Monday's clash with Winnipeg. - Shesterkin has been fantastic to start the season, going 5-2-0 with a 2.56 GAA and .905 save percentage in his first seven contests. The 27-year-old backstop trails only Alexandar Georgiev and Jonas Johansson for most games played this season and should easily cruise to the 60-game threshold, barring an extended injury absence. |
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| Oct. 30, 2023 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post, indicating he will defend the road net Monday versus Winnipeg. - Shesterkin has won his past two outings, including a 30-save performance in Saturday's 4-3 overtime victory over Vancouver. He has a 4-2-0 record this season, having stopped 135 of 150 shots. Winnipeg has potted 27 goals in eight games this campaign. |
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| Oct. 28, 2023 |
Shesterkin will protect the road goal Saturday versus the Canucks, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. - Shesterkin watched from the bench as Jonathan Quick shut out the Oilers on Thursday. Through five games this season, Shesterkin has alternated between good and bad starts, going 3-2-0 with a 2.66 GAA and an .897 save percentage. The Canucks have scored 13 times during their three-game winning streak, but they're on the second half of a back-to-back for Saturday's game. |
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| Oct. 24, 2023 |
Shesterkin is set to start on the road versus Calgary on Tuesday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin has a 2-2-0 record, 3.14 GAA and .879 save percentage in four appearances this year. It's a rough start, but he should do better as the campaign progresses. The 27-year-old got a chance to reset after getting Saturday's 4-1 loss to Seattle off, and the Flames, which have been cold offensively with an average of 2.67 goals per game this year, might be a favorable opponent for him. |
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| Oct. 20, 2023 |
Shesterkin turned aside 14 of 18 shots before being replaced by Jonathan Quick in the second period of Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Predators. - While it was a rough night for Shesterkin, none of the goals he allowed were particularly soft, as the first two came on defensive breakdowns in front of him and the last two came on Nashville power plays. The Rangers begin a five-game road trip Saturday in Seattle, and with Shesterkin having started four straight games to begin the season with a 2-2-0 record, a 3.14 GAA and .879 save percentage, it might be a good opportunity for Quick to make his first start with the Blueshirts and give the team's franchise netminder a chance to reset. |
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| Oct. 19, 2023 |
Shesterkin was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice, indicating he will defend the home blue paint versus Nashville on Thursday night, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin has given up seven goals on 73 shots in going 2-1-0 in the early going. He will face the Predators, who have found the back of the net only nine times over four games this season. |
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| Oct. 16, 2023 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports, indicating he will guard the home goal Monday against Arizona. - It should come as no surprise that Shesterkin would play in the Rangers' home opener. He is coming off a shaky performance against Columbus on Saturday, but went 20-9-4 with a 2.57 GAA and a .913 save percentage in 33 games at Madison Square Garden last season. |
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| Oct. 14, 2023 |
Per Mollie Walker of the New York Post, Shesterkin will defend the visiting crease against the Blue Jackets on Saturday. - Shesterkin was solid in the Rangers' 5-1 win over the Sabres on Thursday, stopping 23 shots. Shesterkin posted a 37-13-8 record last season with a 2.48 GAA and .916 save percentage, which was a bit of a step back from his Vezina Trophy-winning performance in 2021-22. Still, he is among the top netminders in the league. |
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| Oct. 12, 2023 |
Shesterkin is set to start on the road against Buffalo on Thursday, per Colin Stephenson of Newsday. - Shesterkin had a 37-13-8 record, 2.48 GAA and .916 save percentage in 58 appearances last season. In two appearances versus the Sabres last year, he stopped 69 of 72 shots while posting a 1-0-1 record. |
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| May 1, 2023 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod in New Jersey for Game 7 on Monday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - As expected, Shesterkin will be stationed between the pipes after starting the first six games of the series. He's posted a terrific 1.79 GAA and .939 save percentage during those six contests. The star netminder stopped 34 of 36 shots in Saturday's Game 6 to avoid elimination. Shesterkin has allowed just five goals on 94 shots in three road appearances this series. |
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| April 29, 2023 |
Shesterkin is set to start at home in Game 6 against New Jersey on Saturday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin has stopped an impressive 85 of 92 shots over his last three starts, but the Rangers lost all three of those contests to New Jersey. That's left Shesterkin with a 2-3 record, 1.75 GAA and .938 save percentage in five playoff outings this year. The Devils tied for the fourth-ranked offense with 3.52 goals per game in the regular season. |
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| April 27, 2023 |
Shesterkin will guard the road goal in Thursday's Game 5 versus the Devils, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin won the first two games of the series in New Jersey, and he'll look to recapture that road magic in Game 5. He's allowed just six goals on 102 shots, good for a .941 save percentage, through four playoff contests. |
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| April 24, 2023 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod at home in Game 4 against the Devils on Monday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin has been his usual elite self this series, posting a terrific .950 save percentage through three games. He's allowed just four total goals, including two on 28 shots in Saturday's Game 3 overtime loss. Shesterkin has allowed three or fewer goals in 16 straight games dating back to March 9. |
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| April 22, 2023 |
Shesterkin is set to guard the home crease in Game 3 against New Jersey on Saturday, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post. - Shesterkin has won the first two contests of the series, during which he's saved 49 of 51 shots. Over 58 regular-season appearances, he had a 37-13-8 record, 2.48 GAA and .916 save percentage. The Devils have struggled in the first round, but they did tie for the fourth-ranked offense with 3.52 goals per game during the 2022-23 campaign. |
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| April 20, 2023 |
Shesterkin is slated to start on the road in Game 2 against New Jersey on Thursday. - Shesterkin stopped 27 of 28 shots in a 5-1 victory over the Devils in Game 1 of the first-round series. That's a continuation from his terrific regular season in which he posted a 37-13-8 record, 2.48 GAA and .916 save percentage in 58 outings. The Devils tied for the fourth-best offense with 3.52 goals per game during the 2022-23 campaign. |
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| April 18, 2023 |
Shesterkin will tend the twine for Tuesday's Game 1 road matchup with the Devils, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports. - Shesterkin went 3-1-1 in his final five appearances of the regular season in which he recorded a 1.79 GAA and .940 save percentage. While the Russian netminder did manage to secure one more win than last season (37), he did post a higher GAA (2.48) but should still be in contention for the Vezina Trophy. |
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| April 11, 2023 |
Shesterkin stopped 37 shots in regulation and overtime and three of five shootout attempts in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres. - The 27-year-old netminder continues to gear up for the playoffs, although Shesterkin came up a little short Monday against a Buffalo team fighting for its life. Since the beginning of March, Shesterkin has gone 11-3-1 with a 1.98 GAA and .934 save percentage, and with last year's Vezina Trophy winner back in peak form, the Rangers figure to be a tough out in the postseason. |
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| April 10, 2023 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports, indicating he will get the nod for Monday's home matchup with Buffalo. - Shesterkin has won his past three outings, including a 20-save shutout against Columbus on Saturday. He has a 37-13-7 record this season with a 2.49 GAA and a .915 save percentage. The Sabres rank third in the league this campaign with 3.59 goals per game. |
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| April 8, 2023 |
Shesterkin will guard the road cage Saturday against the Blue Jackets, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post. - Shesterkin has returned to his Vezina-winning form of late, going 4-1-0 with a .933 save percentage in his last five starts. He's now 36-13-7 with a .914 save percentage on the year. The 27-year-old Shesterkin will face a Columbus team averaging 2.6 goals per game, the third lowest in the NHL. |
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| April 5, 2023 |
Shesterkin will protect the home net Wednesday versus the Lightning, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin has won three of his last four starts, allowing just seven goals in that span. He's allowed two goals on 66 shots across two games versus the Lightning this season, though he went 1-0-1 in those contests. |
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| April 3, 2023 |
Shesterkin stopped 26 shots in a 5-2 win over Washington on Sunday. - Shesterkin faced 14 shots in the third period after being forced to make just six stops in the opening frame. He has won three of his past four outings to improve to 35-13-7 this season. The 27-year-old netminder has a 2.52 GAA and a .915 save percentage through 55 starts. |
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| March 29, 2023 |
Shesterkin will tend the twine for Thursday's road clash with New Jersey, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin has earned victories in seven of his last eight appearances while registering a 1.86 GAA and .941 save percentage. If the netminder keeps racking up wins, he could push the Rangers into second place in the Metropolitan Division and could even challenge the Hurricanes for the top spot. With everything still up for grabs, Shesterkin should continue to see a heavy workload down the stretch. |
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| March 28, 2023 |
Shesterkin will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Columbus, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin is coming off a 29-save performance in Thursday's 2-1 win over Carolina. He has a 33-12-7 record this season with a 2.55 GAA and a .914 save percentage. The Blue Jackets rank 29th in the league this campaign with 2.71 goals per game. |
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| March 24, 2023 |
Shesterkin turned aside 29 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes. - One game after a third-period collapse cost him a win against Carolina, Shesterkin made sure history wouldn't repeat itself as he shut down the 'Canes over the final 40 minutes. The 27-year-old has re-discovered his Vezina form in March, going 7-2-0 in nine starts with a 2.09 GAA and .931 save percentage as the Rangers look to lock up a playoff spot. |
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| March 21, 2023 |
Shesterkin allowed three goals on 39 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes. - Shesterkin extended his shutout streak to five periods, blanking Carolina through the first two frame after stifling the Penguins in his last start Saturday. However, the Canes scored three times in the final frame, handing the Rangers a 3-2 loss and stopping Shesterkin's winning streak at five games. The 27-year-old netminder falls to 32-12-7 with a .913 save percentage on the season. |
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| March 18, 2023 |
Shesterkin was the first goaltender off the ice at practice Saturday, indicating he will get the home start versus Pittsburgh, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin has won four straight games and six of his last seven, bouncing back from a midseason rough patch. He is 31-11-7 with a 2.63 GAA and .910 save percentage. Shesterkin has given up nine goals on 122 shots in his last four games, including two goals on 32 shots in Thursday's win over the Penguins. |
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| March 17, 2023 |
Shesterkin made 30 saves in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Penguins. - The netminder has heated up at the right time, winning four straight starts and posting a 2.45 GAA and .914 save percentage through six appearances in March. Shesterkin's ratios this season have taken a step back from last year's Vezina-winning performance, but he was still one of the first three goalies in the league to reach the 30-win plateau and sits tied for second at 31 with Andrei Vasilevskiy. |
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| March 16, 2023 |
Shesterkin is expected to guard the home crease against Pittsburgh on Thursday, Penguins radio play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports. - Shesterkin has won his last three outings while posting a 2.25 GAA and a .922 save percentage in that span. Overall in 2022-23, he has a 30-11-7 record, 2.64 GAA and .910 save percentage in 48 contests. The Penguins have the 13th-ranked offense with 3.28 goals per game in 2022-23. |
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| March 15, 2023 |
Shesterkin made 28 saves in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Capitals. - Without Alex Ovechkin (lower body) to worry about, Shesterkin cruised to a fairly easy victory as the Rangers gave him a 4-1 lead early in the second period. The netminder even chipped in an assist on a Mika Zibanejad tally. Last year's Vezina winner has won three straight starts and five of his last six to reach 30 wins for the second time, and over that stretch he sports a 2.44 GAA and .912 save percentage. |
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| March 14, 2023 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice Tuesday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports, indicating he'll tend the twine at home versus Washington. - Shesterkin needs just one more victory to reach the 30-win threshold for the second straight year. Four of the Rangers' next five contests are against Metropolitan Division opponents, so Sherterkin will need to be on top of his game to help maintain New York's playoff spot. |
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| March 12, 2023 |
Shesterkin turned aside 32 shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Sabres. - Facing a Buffalo squad that ranks third in the NHL in goals per game, Shesterkin has little chance on a Jeff Skinner one-timer midway through the second period, but the netminder was brilliant down the stretch and made 14 saves in the third frame alone to send the game to OT. Shesterkin is 8-3-0 in 11 starts since the All-Star break but hasn't been playing his best hockey, posting a 3.22 GAA and .881 save percentage over that stretch, so this performance could be a sign he's slipping back into his Vezina form just in time for the Rangers' playoff push. |
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| March 11, 2023 |
Shesterkin will guard the road cage Saturday in Buffalo, per Colin Stephenson of Newsday. - Shesterkin won his last start Thursday in Montreal, stopping 23 of 26 shots before prevailing in a shootout. He'll take on a Sabres team averaging 3.70 goals per game, the third most in the league. Shesterkin is 28-11-7 this season with a .908 save percentage. |
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| March 10, 2023 |
Shesterkin stopped 23 shots in regulation and overtime and all three shootout attempts he faced in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Canadiens. - The two teams traded goals through two periods before a scoreless third, but the Rangers never led until Mika Zibanejad put home the only successful attempt in the shootout. Shesterkin has three wins in his last four starts and is now two victories shy of his second straight 30-win campaign, but his performance has been shaky lately -- since the All-Star break, the 27-year-old netminder has a 3.45 GAA and .870 save percentage despite a 7-3-0 record. |
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| March 9, 2023 |
Shesterkin will be in the visiting crease in Montreal on Thursday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin dropped a 4-2 decision to Boston on Saturday, giving up four goals on 24 shots. He is 27-11-7 with a 2.67 GAA and .909 save percentage. His save percentage has to be a concern as he is just average among NHL goaltenders this season, after leading in 2021-22 with a .935 save percentage. Shesterkin will face the Canadiens, who are fifth-worst in the NHL in scoring, averaging 2.69 goals per game this season. |
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| March 4, 2023 |
Shesterkin will be between the visiting pipes in Boston on Saturday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. - Shesterkin has won his last two starts, giving up four goals on 56 shots. Overall, the 27-year-old is 27-10-7 with a 2.63 GAA and .910 save percentage. He will have a tough matchup facing the league-leading Bruins, who have an astounding 101 points in 61 games. |
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| March 1, 2023 |
Shesterkin made 25 saves in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers. - The Rangers dressed only 11 forwards and five defensemen in front of Shesterkin with trade acquisition Patrick Kane yet to arrive up front and two regular blueliners unavailable. New York's depleted roster was seemingly saving its energy over the first two periods en route to a 2-1 deficit, but the Rangers carried play in the third period and overtime, leading to a second consecutive win for Shesterkin. The star netminder -- who improved to 27-10-7 -- will likely get the night off Thursday when the Rangers host the Senators, though the Madison Square Garden crowd will still have plenty to cheer about with Kane expected to make his Rangers debut. |
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| Feb. 26, 2023 |
Shesterkin will patrol the home crease against the Kings on Sunday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin allowed five goals on 22 shots before being pulled after two periods in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Washington. He has a 25-10-7 record this season with a 2.67 GAA and a .909 save percentage. Los Angeles ranks 11th in the league this year with 3.30 goals per game. |
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| Feb. 25, 2023 |
Shesterkin will guard the road cage Saturday in Washington, per Arthur Staple of The Athletic. - Shesterkin has been slumping a bit recently -- he's managed a 4-1-0 record in his last five starts despite a subpar .865 save percentage in that span. The 27-year-old netminder will look to get back on track against a Capitals team that's lost six consecutive games. Shesterkin is 25-9-7 this season with a .912 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 20, 2023 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports, indicating he will start Monday's home game against Winnipeg. - Shesterkin is coming off a 25-save performance in Friday's 5-4 shootout win over Edmonton. He has won his past four outings despite a disappointing .875 save percentage during that span. Shesterkin has a 25-8-7 record this season with a 2.55 GAA and a .914 save percentage. The Jets rank 17th in the league this campaign with 3.13 goals per game. |
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| Feb. 17, 2023 |
Shesterkin was the first goaltender off the ice at practice Friday, indicating he will get the road start in Edmonton, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. - Shesterkin is on a three-game winning streak, but faces the top scoring team in the NHL, as the Oilers are averaging 3.73 goals per game. Shesterkin is 24-8-7 with a 2.52 GAA and .915 save percentage this season, He gave up four goals on 32 shots in a loss to the Oilers on Nov. 26. |
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| Feb. 15, 2023 |
Shesterkin is set to start on the road against Vancouver on Wednesday, according to Arthur Staple of The Athletic. - Shesterkin has a 23-8-7 record, 2.48 GAA and .916 save percentage in 38 contests this season. He stopped 22 of 25 shots in a 4-3 victory over the Canucks on Feb. 8. Vancouver has lost four of its last five games, bringing its record down to 21-29-4. |
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| Feb. 10, 2023 |
Shesterkin was the first goaltender off the ice at practice Friday, indicating he will be between the home pipes versus Seattle, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin is 33-8-7 with a 2.47 GAA and .917 save percentage this season. He has not allowed more than three goals in his last seven starts as he has once again become a top-five goaltender in the NHL. Shesterkin will face the Kraken, who have scored 3.49 goals per game, tied for fifth best in the NHL. |
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| Feb. 8, 2023 |
Shesterkin will guard the home goal versus the Canucks on Wednesday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin didn't start the last two games, which functioned to serve as rest around his All-Star appearance. The 27-year-old went 4-2-2 with a 2.62 GAA and a .916 save percentage in eight outings in January. He'll be facing a Canucks team that is still looking for consistency, having gone 2-3-1 over its last six games. |
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| Jan. 25, 2023 |
Shesterkin is expected to start on the road against Toronto on Wednesday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. - Shesterkin saved 33 of 35 shots in Monday's 6-2 victory over Florida. He has a 21-8-6 record, 2.44 GAA and .918 save percentage in 35 games in 2022-23. The Maple Leafs have won three of their last four contests while scoring 16 goals over that span. |
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| Jan. 23, 2023 |
Shesterkin will face the Panthers at home Monday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. - Shesterkin has allowed a combined five goals while losing his last two outings. The reigning Vezina winner has fallen to 20-8-6 with a 2.45 GAA and a .917 save percentage through 34 appearances. However, he's registered just a .907 save percentage in 21 home starts. |
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| Jan. 19, 2023 |
Shesterkin is expected to start in Thursday's home game against Boston, according to Arthur Staple of The Athletic. - Shesterkin saved 53 of 56 shots over his previous two games. He's 20-7-6 with a 2.43 GAA and .918 save percentage in 33 contests this season. The Bruins have won three straight games to push their record up to 35-5-4. |
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| Jan. 15, 2023 |
Shesterkin will defend the home net Sunday against the Canadiens, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin is coming off a 24-save performance in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over Dallas. He has a 20-6-6 record this season with a 2.44 GAA and a .917 save percentage. Montreal ranks 30th in the NHL this campaign with 2.56 goals per game. |
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| Jan. 13, 2023 |
Shesterkin stopped 24 shots in Thursday's 2-1 overtime win over Dallas. - It looked like the 27-year-old was headed for a tough-luck loss after Tyler Seguin beat him on the power play in the second period and the Rangers couldn't solve Jake Oettinger in the other crease, but a desperation goal by K'Andre Miller with 0.2 seconds left in the third period tied it up, and the Stars didn't get a shot on net in the extra frame before Adam Fox ended it. Shesterkin has yet to lose a game in regulation this season when he gives up fewer than three goals, and since the beginning of December he's been back in his Vezina form, going 10-2-3 with a 2.29 GAA and .922 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 10, 2023 |
Shesterkin will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Minnesota, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin is coming off 39-save effort in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils. He has a record of 18-6-6 this season with a 2.48 GAA and a .916 save percentage. The Wild sit 17th in the league this year with 3.15 goals per game. |
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| Jan. 7, 2023 |
Shesterkin will be between the visiting pipes against New Jersey on Saturday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin has started only once in the last three games, so he'll enter Saturday's matchup well-rested. Shesterkin is 18-6-5 with a 2.43 GAA and a .917 save percentage. He will take on the Devils, who are struggling of late, having gone 3-6-1 in their last 10 games. |
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| Jan. 4, 2023 |
Shesterkin made 20 saves in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Hurricanes. - He wasn't particularly busy, and two of the pucks that did get past him came on deflections or weird bounces, but Shesterkin maintained his focus and shut down Carolina in the third period as the Rangers mounted a comeback. Over his last 10 starts, the reigning Vezina Trophy winner is 7-2-1 with a 1.98 GAA and .930 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 3, 2023 |
Shesterkin is expected to guard the crease at home versus Carolina on Tuesday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin stopped 39 of 40 shots against the Lightning on Thursday but still suffered a shootout defeat. In his prior five contests, the Russian netminder went 2-2-1 with a 2.19 GAA. Given his decent performances of late, Shesterkin will no doubt be disappointed by his record and could certainly use some offensive support. |
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| Dec. 29, 2022 |
Shesterkin will guard the road goal Thursday versus the Lightning, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin will make his fifth straight start, and he has alternated wins and losses over the last four. He's allowed 10 goals in that span, though the Lightning are arguably one of the toughest teams he'll face in December -- they've won six of their last eight games. |
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| Dec. 28, 2022 |
Shesterkin stopped 26 of 29 shots in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Capitals. - Washington's final goal was scored into an empty net. Shesterkin didn't play badly, but he was left high and dry by some passive play by his defense that allowed Caps skaters to go just about wherever they wanted in the Rangers zone. It's just his second regulation loss in December, and the reigning Vezina Trophy winner has a 7-2-1 record on the month with a 2.27 GAA and .920 save percentage. |
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| Dec. 27, 2022 |
Shesterkin will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Washington, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin stopped 15 shots in a 5-3 win over the Islanders on Thursday prior to the holiday break. He has a 17-5-4 record this season with a 2.44 GAA and a .916 save percentage. Shesterkin has a mark of 4-1-0 versus the Capitals in his career, having allowed just 11 goals on 168 shots. |
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| Dec. 22, 2022 |
Shesterkin is expected to guard the home net against the Islanders on Thursday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday. - Shesterkin stopped 21 of 24 shots in a 3-2 loss to Pittsburgh on Tuesday. That defeat ended his six-game winning streak, and it dropped him to 16-5-4 with a 2.42 GAA and .918 save percentage in 25 starts this season. The Islanders have lost four of their last five games, giving them an 18-13-2 record. |
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| Dec. 20, 2022 |
Shesterkin allowed three goals on 24 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Pittsburgh. - Shesterkin blanked the Penguins in the first period before surrendering a pair of power-play goals in the second and the eventual game-winner to Sidney Crosby in the third. The loss snapped a six-game winning streak for Shesterkin as he falls to 16-5-4 with a .918 save percentage. The 26-year-old netminder will look to get back in the win column Thursday when the Rangers host the Islanders. |
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| Dec. 18, 2022 |
Shesterkin will guard the road goal Sunday versus Chicago, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin has won his past five starts, including a 22-save performance in Thursday's 3-1 victory over Toronto. He has a 15-4-4 record this season with a 2.45 GAA and a .917 save percentage. Shesterkin has gone 8-0-1 on the road this year, having allowed just 19 goals on 270 shots. The Blackhawks sit 32nd in the NHL this season with 2.31 goals per game. |
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Shesterkin will guard the home goal versus the Maple Leafs on Thursday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin is in line for a challenging opponent in this one, but he'll enter the contest on a four-game winning streak. In that span, he's allowed nine goals on 126 shots for a .929 save percentage, though the Maple Leafs' offense is one of the best in the league and could present the reigning Vezina winner with a tough task. |
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| Dec. 12, 2022 |
Shesterkin will guard the crease at home against New Jersey on Monday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin has won three straight games, including a pair of dominant outings against Colorado and Vegas in which he combined to stop 66 of 68 shots. The reigning Vezina Trophy winner is now sporting a 2.50 GAA and a .917 save percentage through 21 outings on the year. He'll get another tough test Monday against a Devils team that is averaging the fourth-most goals per game in the NHL. |
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| Dec. 9, 2022 |
Shesterkin will be in the visiting crease versus Colorado on Friday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin has won his last two starts and played quite well against Vegas on Wednesday, stopping 25 shots in a 4-1 road win. He is 12-4-4 with a 2.58 GAA and a .913 save percentage this season, a far cry from last season's Vezina Trophy campaign in which he was 36-13-4 with a 2.07 GAA and a .935 save percentage. He gets a break against the Avalanche, who are missing their top player, Nathan MacKinnon for the next four weeks with an upper-body injury. |
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| Dec. 7, 2022 |
Per Colin Stephenson of Newsday, Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll guard the road cage against the Golden Knights on Wednesday. - Shesterkin wasn't great in his last start Monday against St. Louis, surrendering four goals on just 29 shots, but he was still able to come away with a win thanks to outstanding goal support from his teammates. The Russian netminder will attempt to secure his 12th victory of the season in a road matchup with a Vegas team that'll be without two of its top players in Jack Eichel (lower body) and Alex Pietrangelo (personal). |
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| Dec. 5, 2022 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie to exit the ice Monday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports, indicating he'll get the starting nod at home versus the Blues. - Shesterkin has been subpar of late, giving up three or more goals in each of his last four contests for a pedestrian .903 save percentage and 1-2-1 record. A clash with the struggling Blues, who are stuck in a three-game losing streak, could be just the thing for Shesterkin to get his season back on track. |
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| Dec. 3, 2022 |
Shesterkin allowed three goals on 37 shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to Ottawa. - Shesterkin was sharp Friday, allowing just a Tim Stutzle power-play goal in the second period before Brady Tkachuk tied the game 2-2 late in the third. Tkachuk would go on to score the winner in overtime, handing the Rangers a 3-2 loss. With Friday's defeat, Shesterkin has gone three starts without a win as he's fallen to 10-4-4 with a .913 save percentage. |
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| Dec. 2, 2022 |
Per Mollie Walker of the New York Post, Shesterkin was the first goaltender off the ice Friday, indicating that he will be in the home blue paint against Ottawa. - Shesterkin is coming off a tough loss to New Jersey on Monday in which he 'felt ashamed' with his play in a 5-3 loss. Shesterkin will try to make amends Friday as he heads into the matchup with a 10-4-3 record, to go with a 2.58 GAA and a .913 save percentage. He will face the Senators, who have scored 67 goals this season, tied for 23rd best in the NHL. |
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| Nov. 28, 2022 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod at home against the Devils on Monday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. - Shesterkin stumbled in his last outing, coughing up four goals -- all during the third period -- on 32 shots in Saturday's loss to Edmonton. Prior to that, he had allowed three or fewer goals in five straight outings, going 4-0-1 during that stretch. On the year, Shesterkin is 10-3-3 with a 2.49 GAA and a .914 save percentage. He'll have a tough test against a New Jersey squad that's scoring the third-most goals per game. |
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| Nov. 26, 2022 |
Shesterkin will defend the home crease versus Edmonton on Saturday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin has returned to his Vezina Trophy form of last season as he has allowed only 10 goals in his last five games. Overall, he is 10-2-3 with a 2.38 GAA and a .917 save percentage. He faces the Oilers, who were shut out against the Islanders on Wednesday despite firing 49 shots on goal. |
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| Nov. 22, 2022 |
Shesterkin will guard the road goal Tuesday versus the Kings, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin came within 17 seconds of a shutout Saturday in San Jose. He's allowed just seven goals over his last four starts, so he's in one of his best stretches of the season. He'll look to keep it up against the Kings, who have scored 17 times in their last six contests, so this is another favorable matchup for the 26-year-old goalie. |
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| Nov. 20, 2022 |
Shesterkin allowed a goal on 23 shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Sharks. - Shesterkin gave up a goal with 17 seconds left in the third period, denying him a shutout after a strong start. He still collected his fourth win in his last five outings, improving to 9-2-3 with a 2.34 GAA and a .917 save percentage in 14 starts this season. The 26-year-old netminder is showing his Vezina win last year was no fluke as he continues to look like one of the best goalies in the league. He'll likely split the next two games with Jaroslav Halak, as the Rangers finish their trip out west versus the Kings on Tuesday and the Ducks on Wednesday. |
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| Nov. 19, 2022 |
Shesterkin was the first goaltender off the ice Saturday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports, indicating he will defend the road goal against San Jose. - Shesterkin is 8-2-3 this season with a 2.44 GAA and a .914 save percentage. He is starting to get his game back in order after losing consecutive games Nov. 3 and 8 while giving up four goals in each contest. Since then, Shesterkin has gone 2-0-1, giving up six goals on 84 shots. He will face a Sharks team led by defenseman Erik Karlsson, who has 11 goals and 28 points, having played a hand in half of the Sharks' 56 goals this season. |
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| Nov. 17, 2022 |
Shesterkin will start on the road versus Seattle on Thursday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin is 8-2-2 with a 2.40 GAA and .915 save percentage in 12 starts this season. He stopped 49 of 52 shots over his last two contests, so he's on a bit of a roll. He'll try to keep that going against Seattle, which is tied for 14th-place offensively with 3.25 goals per game. |
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| Nov. 13, 2022 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod against Arizona on Sunday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin defeated the Red Wings on Thursday to pick up his first win since Nov. 1. The 26-year-old is 7-2-2 despite a pedestrian .909 save percentage and 2.53 GAA through 11 starts. In his last three home outings, Shesterkin has given up eight goals on 81 shots. |
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| Nov. 10, 2022 |
Shesterkin will defend the road crease against Detroit on Thursday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin is coming off a tough third period Tuesday, as he gave up three goals in a 4-3 loss to the Islanders. Shesterkin is 6-2-2 but has lost his last two starts. He has a 2.58 GAA and a .910 save percentage this season, a big drop from his Vezina winning season in 2021-22, when he had a 2.07 GAA and a .935 save percentage. Shesterkin will take on the Red Wings, who have a 7-3-3 record but are only 2-2-1 on the road. |
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| Nov. 9, 2022 |
Shesterkin made 22 saves in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders. - The Rangers took a 3-1 lead into the third period but Shesterkin uncharacteristically couldn't make it hold up, although none of the Islanders' third-period tallies were soft ones. After going 6-0-2 through his first eight starts this season, the 26-year-old has dropped two straight in regulation, and his 2.58 GAA and .910 save percentage are a far cry from last season's Vezina form. |
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| Nov. 8, 2022 |
Shesterkin will defend the home net Tuesday against the Islanders, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin's three-game win streak was halted by Boston last Thursday. He gave up four goals that night for just the second time this season. Shesterkin has a 6-1-2 record this season with a 2.41 GAA and a .916 save percentage. He has gone 1-6-1 versus the Islanders in his career, allowing 24 goals on 216 shots. |
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| Nov. 3, 2022 |
Shesterkin turned aside 32 of 36 shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Bruins. - Boston's final goal was scored into an empty net. The reigning Vezina winner battled Linus Ullmark to a 1-1 tie through two periods, but the Rangers faded in the third as the Bruins took control and won their seventh straight game. It's only the second time in nine starts Shesterkin has given up more than three goals, and he sports a 6-1-2 record with a 2.41 GAA and .916 save percentage. |
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| Nov. 2, 2022 |
Shesterkin will patrol the crease during Thursday's home game versus the Bruins, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. - Shesterkin was unbeatable in his last start Tuesday against the Flyers, turning aside all 19 shots he faced en route to a 1-0 victory. The 26-year-old backstop will try to extend his personal winning streak to four games in a tough home matchup with a Boston team that's gotten off to an impressive 9-1-0 start this season. |
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| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Per Colin Stephenson of Newsday, Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll start between the pipes in Tuesday's home game versus Philadelphia. - Shesterkin has played pretty well of late, picking up back-to-back road wins over the Stars and the Coyotes while posting a 2.52 GAA He'll try to pick up his sixth victory of the campaign in a home matchup with a Flyers team coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday. |
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| Oct. 30, 2022 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod for Sunday's game in Arizona, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin stopped 30 of 33 shots in Saturday's win against Dallas and will be right back in action Sunday. The 26-year-old is 4-0-2 with a 2.64 GAA and a .915 save percentage through six starts this season. Saturday's win was his first since Oct. 17 after he dropped two straight in overtime. |
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| Oct. 29, 2022 |
Shesterkin will be between the pipes Saturday in Dallas, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today. - Shesterkin has dropped consecutive starts after starting the year 3-0. The reigning Vezina winner will look to get back on track against the 5-2-1 Stars. Shesterkin carries a .916 save percentage through his first five outings. |
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| Oct. 25, 2022 |
Shesterkin will guard the home goal in Tuesday's game versus the Avalanche, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. - Shesterkin took an overtime loss to the Sharks in his most recent start, allowing three goals on 27 shots. He sat out the Rangers' last game to let Jaroslav Halak get a start, but Shesterkin will be back in goal for a matchup with the defending champions. It's a tough draw for the 26-year-old, but he's a strong fantasy option whenever he starts. |
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| Oct. 20, 2022 |
Shesterkin will be in the home crease against San Jose on Thursday, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today. - Shesterkin is 3-0-0 but is coming off a mediocre night Monday as he gave up four goals on 22 shots to the Ducks. He will face a winless San Jose team who have scored only eight goals in five straight losses. |
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| Oct. 18, 2022 |
Shesterkin didn't have a standout night statistically Monday, but he did enough to help the Rangers to a 6-4 win over the Ducks. - Shesterkin, the 2022 Vezina Trophy winner, has earned wins during his first three starts this season. Monday's effort likely will not be highlighted on his resume. The 26-year-old netminder allowed four goals on 22 shots. It's not the type of effort fantasy managers expect from one of the NHL's top netminders, but at least he remained unbeaten. |
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| Oct. 17, 2022 |
Shesterkin will start Monday against the Ducks, according to Arthur Staple of The Athletic. - Shesterkin is 2-0-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .935 save percentage in two games. For other goaltenders that would be a hot start, but for Shesterkin that's just business as usual. The Ducks will have a difficult time getting much passed him. |
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| Oct. 11, 2022 |
Shesterkin stopped 25 of 26 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Lightning. - Shesterkin was excellent in the Rangers' season opener, limiting the damage to a Steven Stamkos power-play goal. This was an excellent example of what Shesterkin's capable of -- taking down a strong offense in dominant fashion. Fantasy managers can trust him for a workhorse role in 2022-23. The Rangers' next game is Thursday in Minnesota. |
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| Oct. 8, 2022 |
Shesterkin is expected to be the road goalie Saturday as the Rangers face the Islanders, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin was the Vezina Trophy winner in 2021-22 and finished third in Hart Trophy voting. He was sensational last season, going 36-13-4 with a 2.07 GAA and a .935 save percentage. |
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| Oct. 6, 2022 |
Shesterkin (illness) is back on the ice at practice Thursday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. - Shesterkin apparently had a stomach issue Wednesday and was unable to play as Jaroslav Halak took over. The Vezina Trophy winner is coming off a career year going 36-13-4 with a 2.07 GAA and a .935 save percentage. |
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| Oct. 5, 2022 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie to leave the ice Wednesday and is expected to get the starting nod at home versus the Bruins, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin is coming off a Vezina Trophy-winning campaign in which he posted a 36-13-4 record with six shutouts and a 2.07 GAA. The netminder will look to maintain that top form heading into the upcoming season and should be capable of once again pushing for the 40-win threshold, especially if he can stay fit this year. |
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| Sept. 29, 2022 |
Shesterkin is expected between the pipes at home versus the Devils on Thursday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin enters the 2022-23 campaign coming off a 36-win season in which he posted six shutouts, a 2.07 GAA and .935 save percentage on his way to securing his first Vezina Trophy. No netminder has won the league's prize for top goalie since Martin Brouder back in 2006-2008. Even if he doesn't take home another Vezina, Shesterkin should still continue pilling up wins this season, making him one of the top fantasy targets heading into the new season. |
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| June 11, 2022 |
Shesterkin will guard the road goal in Saturday's Game 6 versus the Lightning, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin opened the Eastern Conference Finals with a pair of wins, but he's now lost three straight games, allowing eight goals on 108 shots during his skid. While he's played well, the Lightning have momentum and the Rangers will need to play better in front of Shesterkin to force a Game 7. |
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| June 9, 2022 |
Shesterkin allowed two goals on 26 shots in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Lightning in Game 5. The third goal was an empty-netter. - Shesterkin hadn't lost at home since a triple-overtime defeat to begin the playoff against the Penguins on May 3. A couple of long-range shots from Mikhail Sergachev -- one clean, one deflected off Ondrej Palat -- accounted for the goals against Shesterkin, who also took his third straight loss in the series. Despite his recent slip in play, the 26-year-old should be considered the favorite to start a must-win Game 6 on Saturday in Tampa. |
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| June 7, 2022 |
Shesterkin stopped 27 of 30 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning. - Shesterkin was solid but the Rangers' offense struggled as they fell to Tampa Bay in Game 4. The 26-year-old goaltender is now 10-7 in the playoffs with a .929 save percentage. Shesterkin will be back in net Thursday as the Rangers return home for Game 5 with the series tied 2-2. |
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| June 5, 2022 |
Shesterkin will guard the road crease in Sunday's Game 3 matchup against the Lightning, per Colin Stephenson of Newsday. - Shesterkin stopped 66 of 70 shots in the first two games of the series. The 26-year-old netminder now has a .929 save percentage in 16 playoff starts with a 2.60 GAA. Shesterkin will look to lead the Rangers to a 3-0 series advantage. |
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| June 3, 2022 |
Shesterkin will face the Lightning at home Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - Shesterkin has stopped exactly 37 of 39 shots in three straight games, including Wednesday's Game 1 victory over Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old is now 9-5 with a .929 save percentage through 15 postseason contests. |
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| June 1, 2022 |
Shesterkin stopped 37 of 39 shots in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Lightning in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. - Shesterkin was excellent in Wednesday's series-opening victory, allowing just two goals on 39 shots. The Vezina finalist has won five of his last six starts and now sports a .929 save percentage in the playoffs. Shesterkin will try to keep his momentum going into Friday's Game 2 as the Rangers look to claim a 2-0 series lead. |
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| May 30, 2022 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod in Carolina on Monday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin was terrific in Saturday's Game 6 win, stopping 37 shots and forcing the series back to Carolina for Game 7. He's allowed three or fewer goals in all six games this series, registering a 1.68 GAA and a .949 save percentage in the process. The 26-year-old will look to end the Hurricanes' undefeated streak at home to book the Rangers' ticket to the Eastern Conference Final. |
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| May 28, 2022 |
Shesterkin will guard the home goal in Saturday's Game 6 versus the Hurricanes. Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin will look to bounce back yet again after losing a tough Game 5 on Thursday. The 26-year-old has a 6-5 record, a 2.80 GAA and a .924 save percentage in 12 playoff appearances. The Hurricanes are 0-5 on the road this postseason, and Shesterkin will look to keep them winless in their travels to potentially force a Game 7 on Monday. |
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| May 26, 2022 |
Shesterkin will guard the road goal in Thursday's Game 5 versus the Hurricanes, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - To no surprise, Shesterkin will start again with the Rangers attempting to capitalize on their momentum to get ahead in this second-round series. He's been excellent with a 1.25 GAA and a .959 save percentage in four games against the Hurricanes, but they are undefeated at home in the postseason. |
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| May 24, 2022 |
Shesterkin will guard the home goal Tuesday versus the Hurricanes, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin was excellent in Game 3, stopping 43 of 44 shots for the Rangers' first win in the second round. He'll look to put on a repeat performance Tuesday. The 26-year-old has a 2.95 GAA and a .921 save percentage through 10 playoff appearances, but he's only allowed four goals across three games against the Hurricanes. |
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| May 22, 2022 |
Shesterkin will be stationed between the pipes at home against the Hurricanes on Sunday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Despite stopping a combined 44 of 47 shots in the first two games of this series, Shesterkin and the Rangers dropped both games in Carolina. He posted an impressive .939 save percentage in four home starts against the Penguins last round. During the regular season, the 26-year-old went 21-6-3 with a 1.85 GAA at home. |
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| May 20, 2022 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod in Carolina for Game 2 on Friday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. - Shesterkin stopped 24 of 26 shots but didn't get much help on the other end of the ice in Wednesday's Game 1 loss. He's now sporting a .911 save percentage and 3.42 GAA through eight postseason appearances. Including the regular season, Shesterkin has lost all three of his appearances against the Rangers this year. |
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| May 18, 2022 |
Shesterkin will guard the road goal in Game 1 of the Rangers' second-round series versus the Hurricanes on Wednesday, Mollie Walker of The New York Post reports. - Shesterkin struggled a bit in the first round, going 4-2 with a 3.66 GAA and a .910 save percentage versus the Penguins. The Hurricanes present a tougher challenge, as they averaged 3.38 goals per game in the regular season, ninth-best in the NHL. Shesterkin will need to improve to keep the Rangers competitive in the second round. |
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| May 15, 2022 |
Shesterkin will start Game 7 at home against the Penguins on Sunday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. - Shesterkin has won two straight games while stopping a combined 60 of 66 shots to force Sunday's Game 7 showdown. He's sporting a 3.82 GAA and a .906 save percentage this series but he's registered an unsightly .882 save percentage over the last five games. |
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| May 13, 2022 |
Shesterkin allowed three goals on 34 shots in Friday's 5-3 win over the Penguins in Game 6. - This game looked ticketed for overtime until Chris Kreider's shot deflected up and over Penguins goalie Louis Domingue late in the third period. Shesterkin was solid after a shaky start to the game, earning his second straight win. He's still allowed at least three goals in five of his six appearances, but there's no reason to assume the 26-year-old won't be stationed between the pipes for Sunday's decisive Game 7. |
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| May 11, 2022 |
Shesterkin stopped 29 of 32 shots in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Penguins. - After he was pulled in the last two contests, Shesterkin rebounded with a solid performance in the Game 5 win. The 26-year-old netminder now has a .905 save percentage in the playoffs (buoyed by a 79-save performance in Game 1). Shesterkin will likely be back in net Friday as the Rangers try to even the series in Pittsburgh. |
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| May 9, 2022 |
Shesterkin will patrol the crease on the road against Pittsburgh for Game 4 on Monday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. - After a pair of fantastic outings to start the series in which Shesterkin stopped 118 of 124 shots (.952 save percentage) in the first two contests, the netminder was given the hook in Game 3 after conceding four goals on 15 shots. Despite the tough outing, the 26-year-old Russian appears to be the preferred option between the pipes, though Alexandar Georgiev could be in the mix if Shesterkin gets pulled again. |
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| May 7, 2022 |
Shesterkin will patrol the road crease during Saturday's Game 3 matchup with the Penguins, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin was excellent in Thursday's Game 2 versus Pittsburgh, stopping 39 of 41 shots en route to a 5-2 victory. He'll try to help the Rangers regain home-ice advantage by shooting for a second straight win over the same Penguins squad Saturday. |
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| May 5, 2022 |
Shesterkin stopped 39 of 41 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Penguins. - Shesterkin showed no signs of fatigue after facing 83 shots in Monday's triple-overtime loss. The 26-year-old netminder was excellent again Thursday as the Rangers evened the series at 1-1. Shesterkin was shaken up after a collision with Jeff Carter in the third period but remained in the game. He should be back in net Saturday as the series shifts to Pittsburgh. |
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| May 3, 2022 |
Shesterkin will patrol the blue paint at home versus Pittsburgh in Tuesday's Game 1, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. - Shesterkin set new career highs in wins (36), shutouts (six) and GAA (2.07) but enters Tuesday's tilt having lost his last two games in which he conceded seven goals on 71 shots (.901 save percentage). Still, Shesterkin's name could be among the Vezina Trophy nominees and he figures to be the favorite against Pittsburgh. |
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| April 26, 2022 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod at home against the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - After posting back-to-back shutouts against the Red Wings and Jets, Shesterkin coughed up three goals in a loss to Boston on Saturday. The 26-year-old owns a stellar 2.03 GAA this season and a 1.63 GAA in April despite a lackluster 4-3-1 record this month. He's 21-5-3 with a .942 save percentage at home on the year, but he'll get a tough test Tuesday against one of the league's top teams. |
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| April 24, 2022 |
Shesterkin registered 32 saves on 35 shots in a 3-1 loss to the Bruins on Saturday. - Shesterkin entered this contest fresh off back-to-back shutouts versus the Red Wings and Jets, but the Bruins presented a unique challenge in this one, as they dominated faceoffs (62:38 percent) and opposing netminder Linus Ullmark, who was fresh off a three-game hiatus, posted one of his best performances all season. Shesterkin still leads the league with a 2.03 GAA and .936 save percentage through 52 games. |
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| April 23, 2022 |
Shesterkin will defend the blue paint during Saturday's road game versus the Bruins, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin has been unstoppable recently, picking up back-to-back shutouts over the Red Wings and the Jets. He'll try to pick up his 37th win of the season in a road matchup with a Boston team that's 23-13-2 at home this year. |
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| April 19, 2022 |
Shesterkin will be stationed between the pipes at home against Winnipeg, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. - Shesterkin has won three out of his last four outings, posting two shutouts during that span, including a 20-save shutout against Detroit on Saturday. The 26-year-old Vezina candidate is now 35-11-4 with a stellar 2.05 GAA and .935 save percentage. He's 20-5-3 with a .940 save percentage at home this season. |
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| April 16, 2022 |
Shesterkin will patrol the crease during Saturday's home game versus the Red Wings, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. - Shesterkin was a little shaky in his last start Tuesday against the Hurricanes, surrendering three goals on 24 shots en route to a 4-2 defeat. He'll try to bounce back and secure his 35th win of the year in a favorable home matchup with a Detroit team that's 11-21-3 on the road this season. |
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| April 12, 2022 |
Shesterkin is expected to start Tuesday's home clash with Carolina, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin has stopped a combined 51 of 52 shots over his last two wins. The 26-year-old is sporting a terrific .941 save percentage and 1.85 GAA through 26 home appearances this season. Since the start of March, he's 9-4-1 with a 2.38 GAA. |
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| April 9, 2022 |
Shesterkin will guard the home goal Saturday versus the Senators, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin posted a shutout in his last start Thursday versus the Penguins. The 26-year-old has gone 3-2-1 with a 2.44 GAA and a .902 save percentage in his last six games -- a rather pedestrian run for a goalie with a potential Vezina Trophy candidacy ahead. The Senators' offense isn't too daunting, so Shesterkin is a solid play in fantasy. |
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| April 7, 2022 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod at home against the Penguins, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin took a loss in his last outing, coughing up three goals on 26 shots against the Flyers. The 26-year-old is now 32-10-4 with a 2.14 GAA and a .933 save percentage through 46 games on the year. He's 2-1-0 with a strong .944 save percentage against the Penguins this season. |
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| April 3, 2022 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod at home against Philadelphia on Sunday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin is 4-4-0 over his last eight appearances with a disappointing .887 save percentage during that period. Still, the 26-year-old is 32-10-3 with a .934 save percentage through 45 games this season. He owns a stellar 1.93 GAA at home and has defeated the Flyers twice already during the 2021-22 campaign. |
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| April 2, 2022 |
Shesterkin turned aside 15 shots in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Islanders. - It wasn't the sharpest performance by Shesterkin, but he also had no margin for error as the Rangers' offense failed to show up. The 26-year-old netminder may be fading down the stretch after seeing a big increase in his workload this season, and over his last eight outings he's gone 4-4-0 with a 3.16 GAA and .887 save percentage, a slump which could well cost him the Vezina Trophy. |
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| April 1, 2022 |
Shesterkin will patrol the crease during Friday's home game versus the Islanders, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. - Shesterkin was solid in his last start Tuesday versus Pittsburgh, stopping 22 of 24 shots en route to a 3-2 victory. He'll try to extend his personal winning streak to three games in a home matchup with an Isles team that's 12-14-5 on the road this year. |
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| March 30, 2022 |
Shesterkin made 22 saves in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Penguins. - A Pittsburgh offense that buried Detroit with 11 goals in its last game had a lot more trouble solving Shesterkin and the Rangers' defense. The 26-year-old netminder hasn't been quite as sharp in March, posting a 2.68 GAA and .916 save percentage over 10 starts, but he still ranks in the top five in the league in GAA (second at 2.11), save percentage (first at .936) and wins (tied for fourth with 32). |
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| March 29, 2022 |
Shesterkin will defend the blue paint during Tuesday's road game versus the Penguins, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports. - Shesterkin was sharp in his last start Friday versus Pittsburgh, stopping 20 of 21 shots en route to a 5-1 victory. He'll try to secure a second straight win in a road rematch with the same Penguins team Tuesday. |
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| March 26, 2022 |
Shesterkin made 20 saves in Friday's 5-1 win over the Penguins. - Jeff Carter ruined his shutout bid with a third-period tally on the power play, but otherwise it was an impressive return to form for Shesterkin after he coughed up five goals to the Devils in his last start. On the season, the 26-year-old ranks in the top five in GAA (2.11, fourth), save percentage (.936, first) and wins (31, tied for third) as he remains firmly in the Vezina conversation. |
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| March 25, 2022 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod at home against Pittsburgh on Friday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin is coming off one of his worst outings of the season, allowing five goals on 24 shots before being removed from Tuesday's loss to New Jersey. The 26-year-old star is still sporting a terrific .936 save percentage and 2.14 GAA alongside a 30-9-3 record. He took a tough-luck loss in his last start against the Penguins after giving up just one goal on 26 shots. |
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| March 22, 2022 |
Shesterkin will protect the road goal Tuesday versus the Devils, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin has alternated wins and losses in his last four starts, most recently defeating the Lightning on Saturday. The 26-year-old's had a bit of a shaky run, but he shouldn't be in much danger against a weak Devils team. |
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| March 19, 2022 |
Shesterkin will defend the blue paint during Saturday's road matchup with the Lightning, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin was rock solid in his last start Thursday versus the Islanders, stopping 26 of 28 shots, but he ultimately came away with a loss due to insufficient goal support from his teammates. He'll try to get back in the win column in a road matchup with a Tampa Bay team that's averaging 3.14 goals per game at home this year, 16th in the NHL. |
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| March 18, 2022 |
Shesterkin made 26 saves in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Islanders. - it was another sharp performance from the 26-year-old, but Ilya Sorokin was just a little bit better in the opposite crease. Shesterkin has given up two goals or less in nine of 12 starts since the beginning of February, going 8-3-1 over that stretch with a 2.01 GAA and .940 save percentage. |
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| March 17, 2022 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod Thursday at home against the Islanders, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Since the start of February, Shesterkin is 8-2-1 with a dominant 2.01 GAA and .941 save percentage despite allowing four goals in each of his last two outings. The 26-year-old star continues to build on his Vezina case as he's now sporting a 2.07 GAA and a .938 save percentage alongside a 29-7-3 record. He stopped 20 of 21 shots in a Nov. 24 victory over the Islanders. |
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| March 12, 2022 |
Shesterkin will patrol the crease during Saturday's road game versus the Stars, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin had an unusually poor performance by his standards in his last start Thursday against St. Louis, surrendering four goals on just 17 shots en route to an ugly 6-2 loss. He'll try to shake off that lousy performance and return to the win column in a road matchup with a Dallas team that's 20-7-1 at home this year. |
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| March 10, 2022 |
Shesterkin will guard the cage Thursday in St. Louis, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today. - Shesterkin has gone 8-1-1 with a 1.48 GAA and .957 save percentage over his last 10 appearances. The 26-year-old stopped 29 of 32 shots en route to a 5-3 victory over St. Louis on March 2. At home, the Blues have posted a 19-7-2 record while averaging 3.75 goals for and 31.1 shots on goal, ranking fourth and 18th, respectively. |
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| March 7, 2022 |
Shesterkin made 45 saves in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Jets. - The Rangers mustered just 22 shots to Winnipeg's 46, but New York made the most of its opportunities while Shesterkin strengthened his Vezina Trophy case with another busy yet effective outing. Nikolaj Ehlers got one by him on one of Winnipeg's six power-play chances to cut New York's lead to 2-1 in the second period, but it ended up being a relatively comfortable win for the Rangers despite the disparity in shots. Shesterkin improved to 28-6-3 with a 1.93 GAA and .942 save percentage. |
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| March 6, 2022 |
Shesterkin will start Sunday's road game against the Jets, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - The Rangers will keep riding their star goalie, as Shesterkin's scheduled to make his 11th start in the team's last 12 games. With a 7-2-1 record in Shesterkin's previous 10 starts over this stretch, it's understandable why coach Gerard Gallant continues to lean on the Vezina Trophy favorite as the Rangers jostle for playoff positioning in the highly competitive Metropolitan Division. The Jets have gone 0-2-1 in their last three games, but those all came on the road, and Winnipeg registered an emphatic 8-4 win over Montreal in its previous home game. |
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| March 4, 2022 |
Shesterkin will patrol the blue paint at home against the Devils on Friday, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin has won 12 of his last 15 outings dating back to the start of January, including a 29-save victory over the Blues on Wednesday. The second-year star is among the top candidates for the Vezina Trophy with a stellar .940 save percentage and 1.98 GAA alongside a 26-6-3 record. He's 15-2-2 with a 1.97 GAA at home. |
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| March 2, 2022 |
Shesterkin will patrol the crease during Wednesday's home matchup with the Blues, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin was sharp in his last start Saturday versus Pittsburgh, stopping 25 of 26 shots, but he ultimately came away with his ninth loss of the season due to a complete lack of goal support from his teammates. He'll try to get back in the win column in a tough home matchup with a hot St. Louis squad that's won six of its last seven games. |
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| Feb. 26, 2022 |
Shesterkin will start Saturday's road game against the Penguins. - Shesterkin has been as brick-wall-like as it gets since New Year's Eve, scorching along to a 12-1-1 record, 1.75 GAA and .948 save percentage. Opposing Pittsburgh has lost three consecutive games after winning four straight prior to that, and it now trails the Rangers by one point in the standings. The Penguins also own the league's third best penalty kill (85.5 percent) and have averaged 34.9 shots for (sixth overall). |
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| Feb. 24, 2022 |
Shesterkin will guard the home goal Thursday versus the Capitals, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin has gone 4-0-1 in his last five games, and he's allowed just eight goals in that span. The 26-year-old will face a Capitals team that has been inconsistent lately, though they'll likely be welcoming T.J. Oshie (upper body) back to the lineup. Shesterkin's been good for much of the season and should be started with confidence in fantasy. |
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| Feb. 20, 2022 |
Shesterkin will defend the blue paint Sunday in Ottawa, per Arthur Staple of The Athletic. - Shesterkin will be making his sixth consecutive start Sunday. The 26-year-old has gone 3-1-1 with a 1.95 GAA and .944 save percentage over the last five games. At home, the Senators have posted a 9-14-2 record while averaging 31.6 shots on goal and 2.52 goals for. Ottawa also holds the 21st-ranked home power-play percentage at 19. |
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| Feb. 17, 2022 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod for Thursday's home tilt with the Red Wings, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin has been plastered with 110 shots during his current three-game winning streak but he's allowed just five goals. The 26-year-old has been sharp all season, posting a 2.05 GAA and a .938 save percentage alongside a 23-5-2 record. He's been even better at home, going 13-2-1 with a 1.97 GAA. |
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| Feb. 16, 2022 |
Shesterkin turned aside 31 shots in regulation and overtime and seven of nine shootout attempts in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Bruins. - He got beaten by Charlie Coyle less than four minutes into the game after a terrible giveaway at the Rangers' blue line by Barclay Goodrow, but Shesterkin shook it off and shut the door the rest of the way, eventually outdueling Jeremy Swayman in a classic goaltending battle. Shesterkin has won three straight starts and 10 of his last 11 dating back to Dec. 31, and his 2.05 GAA and .938 save percentage on the season have him firmly in the Vezina conversation. |
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| Feb. 15, 2022 |
Shesterkin will get the starting nod for Tuesday's home game against Boston, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin is 9-1-0 over his last 10 appearances, posting an impressive 1.97 GAA and .942 save percentage during that stretch. He's now 22-5-2 this season with a .937 save percentage. As expected, he's been even better at home, going 12-2-1 with a 2.05 GAA. |
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| Feb. 1, 2022 |
Shesterkin will guard the home goal Tuesday versus the Panthers, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin went 7-1-0 with a 1.86 GAA and a .947 save percentage through eight games in January. He didn't face an offense of the Panthers' caliber in that stretch, though Shesterkin remains one of the best goalies in the league despite the difficult matchup Tuesday. |
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| Jan. 30, 2022 |
Shesterkin will be between the pipes Sunday versus Seattle, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin allowed three goals and broke his seven-game winning streak Friday versus Minnesota. Even so, the 26-year-old boasts a stellar 2.10 GAA and .936 save percentage through 27 starts this season. |
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| Jan. 29, 2022 |
Shesterkin made 31 saves on 34 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Wild on Friday. - Shesterkin played well in this one but ultimately surrendered a 2-0 lead at the end of the first period by allowing three unanswered strikes across the rest of the night. The 26-year-old netminder saw a seven-game winning streak come to a close in this one, a streak that saw him compile a 1.82 GAA and .944 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 28, 2022 |
Shesterkin will defend the blue paint during Friday's home game versus the Wild, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin has been fantastic in the month of January, stringing together six straight wins while posting an impressive 1.65 GAA and .951 save percentage. The 26-year-old netminder will try to extend his personal winning streak to eight games in a home matchup with a red-hot Minnesota team that's won six of its last seven games. |
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| Jan. 24, 2022 |
Shesterkin stopped 34 shots in regulation and overtime and four of six shootout attempts in Monday's 3-2 win over the Kings. - It was another sharp performance for the 26-year-old, who has won seven straight starts to boost his record to 20-4-2. Shesterkin carries a stellar 2.07 GAA and .937 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 22, 2022 |
Shesterkin made 26 saves on 29 shots in a 7-3 win over the Coyotes on Saturday. - Shesterkin benefitted from another strong performance from the New York offense Saturday. After allowing three goals in the first 30 minutes of the game, the Rangers scored six unanswered goals to bolster their netminder. The 26-year-old has allowed three goals or less in all six of his wins during this streak. |
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| Jan. 19, 2022 |
Shesterkin will defend the blue paint during Wednesday's home matchup with the Maple Leafs, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. - Shesterkin has been razor sharp in the month of January, picking up three straight wins while posting a spectacular 0.67 GAA and .981 save percentage. The 26-year-old netminder will try to extend his personal winning streak to five games in a home matchup with a Toronto team that's averaging 3.41 goals per game on the road this year, fourth in the NHL. |
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| Jan. 15, 2022 |
Shesterkin will start between the pipes on the road Saturday against Philadelphia, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin has posted a 16-4-2 record with a 1.99 GAA and a .939 save percentage over 22 appearances this season. Saturday will be the 26-year-old's second start since clearing COVID-19 protocols Thursday. He recently recorded a shutout, saving all 37 shots in a 3-0 win over San Jose on the same Thursday he cleared protocols. The Flyers have averaged 31.4 shots on goal and 3.19 goals per game alongside a 6-7-3 record at home this season. |
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| Jan. 13, 2022 |
Shesterkin has exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols ahead of Thursday's game against San Jose, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. - Although Shesterkin's no longer in the league's virus protocols, at this point it isn't clear if he'll get the starting nod against the Sharks. If not, look for Alexandar Georgiev to make a fifth straight start Thursday night. |
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| Jan. 6, 2022 |
Shesterkin was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Thursday. - Shesterkin will need to return two negative tests to be cleared from the protocols. Alexandar Georgiev will start Thursday versus the Golden Knights and will likely take over the No. 1 job temporarily while Shesterkin is out. |
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| Jan. 2, 2022 |
Shesterkin is the starting goalie Sunday versus Tampa Bay, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - The Lightning are a familiar opponent, as Shesterkin allowed three goals on 28 shots and defeated them in a shootout Friday. The 26-year-old enters Sunday's game with a 2.20 GAA and .932 save percentage through 20 games this season. |
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| Dec. 31, 2021 |
Shesterkin will start in goal Friday versus Tampa Bay, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin allowed four goals and took the loss Wednesday in Florida. Even so, he enters Friday's contest with a remarkable 2.16 GAA and .934 save percentage through 19 games this season. |
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| Dec. 29, 2021 |
Shesterkin will guard the road goal Wednesday versus the Panthers, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin will make his first appearance since Dec. 3, in part due to a lower-body injury before postponements delayed his return. The 25-year-old is 7-2-1 with a 2.11 GAA and a .936 save percentage on the road this year, though the high-flying Panthers remain a formidable opponent. |
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| Dec. 24, 2021 |
Shesterkin and the Rangers will not play Detroit on Monday due to COVID-19 postponements. - As of now, the Rangers' next scheduled game is Wednesday against the Panthers. Shesterkin hasn't played since Dec. 3 due to a lower-body issue but he should be good to go once the team is back in action. |
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| Dec. 19, 2021 |
Shesterkin and the Rangers won't play Wednesday versus the Canadiens after the NHL suspended cross-border travel through the holiday break. - Shesterkin will probably appreciate the extra rest after being activated from injured reserve Saturday. He missed two weeks due to a lower-body injury. The Rangers' next game is scheduled for Dec. 27 versus the Red Wings. |
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| Dec. 18, 2021 |
Shesterkin (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - The Russian netminder missed eight games with the injury but is now good to go. It's unclear if he'll start the team's next scheduled game against Montreal on Wednesday, though. Shesterkin still owns a five-game winning streak and won eight of his last nine games prior to the injury. |
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| Dec. 12, 2021 |
Shesterkin (lower body) won't be activated off injured reserve before Sunday's game against the Predators, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin did take the ice for Sunday's morning skate and coach Gerard Gallant suggested the goalie is feeling good, so he figures to return sometime this week. The Rangers play three games in four days starting Tuesday and an activation during that stretch seems likely. Alexandar Georgiev and Keith Kinkaid will continue handling goalie duties until Shesterkin is back in action. |
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| Dec. 10, 2021 |
Shesterkin (lower body) won't be activated from injured reserve to start Friday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - The Rangers' No. 1 goalie will miss his fourth game on IR as he nears his return from a lower-body injury. Shesterkin, who has a 2.05 GAA and .937 save percentage this season, appears fairly likely to gear up and play Sunday against Nashville. |
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| Dec. 6, 2021 |
Shesterkin (lower body) is scheduled to skate with the team Thursday in order to test out his injury, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin had made seven straight appearances, in which he went 6-1-0 with a 1.32 GAA, prior to getting hurt. Once given the all-clear, the Russian netminder figures to reclaim his place as the No. 1 option between the pipes and will likely relegate Alexandar Georgiev to the backup role. |
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| Dec. 4, 2021 |
Shesterkin (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. - The Rangers have yet to release an expected timetable for Shesterkin's return, but now that he's on injured reserve, he'll have to miss the Rangers' next three games at a minimum. Alexandar Georgiev and Adam Huska will carry the load in goal for New York until Shesterkin is ready to rock. |
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| Dec. 3, 2021 |
Shesterkin will defend the blue paint during Friday's home game versus the Sharks, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports. - Shesterkin has been unstoppable recently, picking up four straight wins while posting an exceptional 1.20 GAA and .958 save percentage. The 25-year-old netminder will try to secure his 13th victory of the year in a home matchup with a hot San Jose squad that's won three straight games. |
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| Dec. 1, 2021 |
Shesterkin will defend the blue paint during Wednesday's home game versus Philadelphia. - Shesterkin has been red hot recently, picking up three straight wins while posting an impressive 1.29 GAA and .951 save percentage. The 25-year-old goaltender will try to secure his 12th victory of the year in a favorable home matchup with a struggling Flyers squad that's lost six straight contests. |
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| Nov. 27, 2021 |
Shesterkin won't get an opportunity to start Sunday versus the Islanders, as the game has been postponed due to COVID-related concerns. - The Islanders are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak, so Shesterkin will have to wait for Wednesday's matchup with Philadelphia for his next potential opportunity to start in goal. The 25-year-old netminder has gone 11-3-2 while posting an impressive 2.22 GAA and .933 save percentage this season. |
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| Nov. 26, 2021 |
Shesterkin will start Friday's game in Boston, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today Sports reports. - Shesterkin will get the nod for a rare Friday matinee coming out of the league's day off for Thanksgiving. He's in the early Vezina Trophy conversation with a 10-3-2 record, 2.24 GAA and .932 save percentage, and the 25-year-old Russian will look to bolster his claim with a strong showing against a hot Bruins team that comes in having won four of its last five games. |
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| Nov. 24, 2021 |
Shesterkin will patrol the blue paint in Wednesday's road clash with the Islanders. - Shesterkin will be making his 15th appearance for the club the season, having posted a 9-3-2 record, 2.33 GAA and one shutout on the year. With the Russian netminder continuing to rack up wins, he appears to have cemented himself as the clear No. 1 in the BIg Apple ahead of Alexandar Georgiev and should continue to see the bulk of the starts. |
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| Nov. 21, 2021 |
Shesterkin recorded the win after replacing Alexandar Georgiev to begin the third period of Sunday's 5-4 victory over the Sabres, turning aside all four shots he faced. - The game was tied 4-4 when he was pressed into action due to Georgiev's struggles. Shesterkin likely won't get an easier win all year, but he's racked up plenty of tough ones already, posting a 9-3-2 record with a 2.33 GAA and .931 save percentage so far this season. |
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| Nov. 18, 2021 |
Shesterkin will protect the road goal versus the Maple Leafs on Thursday, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports. - Shesterkin has been solid in his last three starts, winning all three and allowing eight goals in that span. The Maple Leafs have averaged 2.71 goals per game this season, though they've been a bit more effective recently with 13 tallies in their last four contests. |
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| Nov. 16, 2021 |
Per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today, Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, suggesting he'll get the start in goal in Tuesday's home game versus the Canadiens. - Shesterkin has played well recently, picking up back-to-back wins over the Panthers and the Blue Jackets while maintaining an admirable .924 save percentage. The 25-year-old netminder will attempt to secure a third straight victory in a road matchup with a Canadiens club that's averaging just 2.33 goals per game at home this year, 30th in the NHL. |
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| Nov. 13, 2021 |
Shesterkin will start Saturday's game in Columbus, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports. - Shesterkin most recently allowed three goals and earned the win Monday against Florida. He boasts a 2.37 GAA and .931 save percentage through 10 games this season. |
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| Nov. 8, 2021 |
Shesterkin was the first goalie to exit the ice at Monday's game-day skate, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports, indicating he'll be in goal at home versus the Panthers. - Shesterkin is coming off a disastrous performance against the Flames on Saturday in which he conceded six goals on 37 shots in a losing effort. It was the second time this season the netminder has given up five or more goals, though he is still sporting a career-best 2.30 GAA through nine appearances. Shesterkin's lone shutout of the 2021-22 campaign came after that other five-goal performance, so he'll no doubt be eager to put together a similar bounceback performance Monday. |
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| Nov. 6, 2021 |
Shesterkin gave up six goals on 37 shots in Saturday's 6-0 loss to the Flames. - In the second half of a back-to-back, the Rangers lost Filip Chytil (undisclosed) early in the first period. Shesterkin didn't get much help, as the Rangers mustered only 22 shots on net in the lopsided loss. The 25-year-old goalie will be happy to be done with the Flames this year -- they torched him for 11 goals in his only two regulation losses so far. Shesterkin is 5-2-2 with a 2.30 GAA and a .930 save percentage despite Saturday's dud. Another tough matchup awaits if he starts back home Monday versus the Panthers. |
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| Nov. 5, 2021 |
Shesterkin will patrol the road crease during Saturday's matchup with the Flames, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports. - Shesterkin was pretty solid in his last start Tuesday against the Canucks, stopping 33 of 36 shots, but he was ultimately tagged with an overtime loss due to insufficient goal support from his teammates. The 25-year-old netminder will try to bounce back and secure his sixth win of the season in a road matchup with a Calgary club that's averaging 3.40 goals per game this campaign, seventh in the NHL. |
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| May 8, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 7 of 9 shots in the Rangers' 5-4 win over the Bruins on Saturday. The victory pushed him to 16-14-3 on the season with a 2.62 GAA and .916 save percentage. |
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| May 6, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 30 of 34 shots in the Rangers' 4-0 loss to the Bruins on Thursday. The defeat dropped him to 15-14-3 on the season with a 2.57 GAA and .917 save percentage. |
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| May 3, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 34 of 39 shots in the Rangers' 6-3 loss to the Capitals on Monday. The defeat dropped him to 15-13-3 on the season with a 2.53 GAA and .918 save percentage. |
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| April 29, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 23 of 26 shots in the Rangers' 4-0 loss to the Islanders on Thursday. The defeat dropped him to 15-12-3 on the season with a 2.44 GAA and .920 save percentage. |
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| April 27, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 36 of 37 shots in the Rangers' 3-1 win over the Sabres on Tuesday. The victory pushed him to 15-11-3 on the season with a 2.42 GAA and .922 save percentage. |
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| April 25, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 31 of 34 shots in the Rangers' 6-3 win over the Sabres on Sunday. The victory pushed him to 14-11-3 on the season with a 2.47 GAA and .919 save percentage. |
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| April 22, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 33 of 36 shots in the Rangers' 3-2 loss to the Flyers on Thursday. The defeat dropped him to 13-11-3 on the season with a 2.45 GAA and .920 save percentage. |
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| April 20, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 22 of 28 shots in the Rangers' 6-1 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday. The defeat dropped him to 13-10-3 on the season with a 2.43 GAA and .920 save percentage. |
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| April 18, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 2 of 2 shots in the Rangers' 5-3 loss to the Devils on Sunday. Shesterkin did not factor in the decision and remained at 13-9-3 on the season with a 2.40 GAA and .925 save percentage. |
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| April 17, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 30 of 33 shots in the Rangers' 6-3 win over the Devils on Saturday. The victory pushed him to 13-9-3 on the season with a 2.28 GAA and .925 save percentage. |
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| April 15, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped all 16 shots he faced in the Rangers' 4-0 win over the Devils on Thursday for his second shutout of the year. The victory pushed him to 12-9-3 on the season with a 2.25 GAA and .925 save percentage. |
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| April 13, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped all 27 shots he faced in the Rangers' 3-0 win over the Devils on Tuesday for his first shutout of the year. The victory pushed him to 11-9-3 on the season with a 2.35 GAA and .924 save percentage. |
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| April 11, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 of 32 shots in the Rangers' 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders on Sunday. The defeat dropped him to 10-9-3 on the season with a 2.46 GAA and .920 save percentage. |
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| April 8, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 27 of 31 shots in the Rangers' 5-2 loss to the Penguins on Thursday. The defeat dropped him to 10-9-2 on the season with a 2.44 GAA and .921 save percentage. |
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| April 6, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 41 of 45 shots in the Rangers' 8-4 win over the Penguins on Tuesday. The victory pushed him to 10-8-2 on the season with a 2.36 GAA and .924 save percentage. |
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| April 3, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 27 of 29 shots in the Rangers' 3-2 shootout loss to the Sabres on Saturday. The defeat dropped him to 9-8-2 on the season with a 2.27 GAA and .925 save percentage. |
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| April 1, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 21 of 23 shots in the Rangers' 3-2 overtime win over the Sabres on Thursday. The victory pushed him to 9-8-1 on the season with a 2.29 GAA and .924 save percentage. |
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| March 30, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 30 of 32 shots in the Rangers' 5-2 win over the Capitals on Tuesday. The victory pushed him to 8-8-1 on the season with a 2.32 GAA and .925 save percentage. |
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| March 27, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 35 of 37 shots in the Rangers' 2-1 loss to the Flyers on Saturday. The defeat dropped him to 7-8-1 on the season with a 2.34 GAA and .924 save percentage. |
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| March 25, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 41 of 44 shots in the Rangers' 8-3 win over the Flyers on Thursday. The victory pushed him to 7-7-1 on the season with a 2.36 GAA and .922 save percentage. |
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| March 14, 2021 |
Shesterkin (groin) came off injured reserve Tuesday. |
Shesterkin last played on March 4. He's 6-7-1 with a 2.31 GAA in 15 appearances this season. |
| March 4, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 32 of 33 shots in the Rangers' 6-1 win over the Devils on Thursday. The victory pushed him to 6-7-1 on the season with a 2.31 GAA and .921 save percentage. |
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| March 2, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 22 of 24 shots in the Rangers' 3-2 win over the Sabres on Tuesday. The victory pushed him to 5-7-1 on the season with a 2.40 GAA and .917 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 28, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 1 of 2 shots in the Rangers' 4-1 loss to the Bruins on Sunday. The defeat dropped him to 4-7-1 on the season with a 2.44 GAA and .917 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 24, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 35 of 39 shots in the Rangers' 4-3 loss to the Flyers on Wednesday. The defeat dropped him to 4-6-1 on the season with a 2.40 GAA and .919 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 20, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 26 of 27 shots in the Rangers' 4-1 win over the Capitals on Saturday. The victory pushed him to 4-5-1 on the season with a 2.23 GAA and .922 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 16, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 32 of 36 shots in the Rangers' 5-2 loss to the Devils on Tuesday. The defeat dropped him to 3-5-1 on the season with a 2.36 GAA and .918 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 12, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 of 30 shots in the Rangers' 1-0 loss to the Bruins on Friday. The defeat dropped him to 3-4-1 on the season with a 2.16 GAA and .922 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 8, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 28 of 30 shots in the Rangers' 2-0 loss to the Islanders on Monday. The defeat dropped him to 3-3-1 on the season with a 2.31 GAA and .916 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 4, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 31 of 33 shots in the Rangers' 4-2 win over the Capitals on Thursday. The victory pushed him to 3-2-1 on the season with a 2.35 GAA and .913 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 1, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 25 of 26 shots in the Rangers' 3-1 win over the Penguins on Monday. The victory pushed him to 2-2-1 on the season with a 2.41 GAA and .906 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 28, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 23 of 25 shots in the Rangers' 3-2 overtime win over the Sabres on Thursday. The victory pushed him to 1-2-1 on the season with a 2.73 GAA and .894 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 24, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 16 of 19 shots in the Rangers' 3-2 loss to the Penguins on Sunday. The defeat dropped him to 0-2-1 on the season with a 2.98 GAA and .886 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 22, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 26 of 29 shots in the Rangers' 4-3 shootout loss to the Penguins on Friday. The defeat dropped him to 0-1-1 on the season with a 2.95 GAA and .900 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 19, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 8 of 8 shots in the Rangers' 4-3 loss to the Devils on Tuesday. Shesterkin did not factor in the decision and remained at 0-1-0 on the season with a 3.09 GAA and .902 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 14, 2021 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 of 33 shots in the Rangers' 4-0 loss to the Islanders on Thursday. The defeat dropped him to 0-1-0 on the season with a 4.01 GAA and .879 save percentage. |
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| Aug. 4, 2020 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 27 of 30 shots in the Rangers' 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Tuesday. The defeat dropped him to 0-1-0 on the season with a 3.10 GAA and .900 save percentage. |
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| Aug. 1, 2020 |
Shesterkin will start Game 3 Tuesday as the Rangers try to avoid getting swept by the Hurricanes. He was again deemed unfit to play in Game 2 after being a surprise scratch for the season restart opener Saturday. |
Henrik Lundqvist has started in net for the Rangers' first two playoff games - both losses. Shesterkin, 24, will be making his first NHL postseason start. |
| March 10, 2020 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 31 of 33 shots in the Rangers' 4-2 win over the Stars on Tuesday. The victory pushed him to 10-2-0 on the season with a 2.52 GAA and .932 save percentage. |
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| March 7, 2020 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 18 of 23 shots in the Rangers' 6-4 loss to the Devils on Saturday. The defeat dropped him to 9-2-0 on the season with a 2.56 GAA and .931 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 24, 2020 |
Shesterkin (rib fracture) has been taken off IR and returns to the lineup Saturday against the Devils. |
The Rangers recalled Shesterkin from AHL Hartford on Jan. 6, and he has a 9-1-0 record with 2.23 GAA and .940 save percentage in 10 games. |
| Feb. 22, 2020 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 44 of 46 shots in the Rangers' 3-2 win over the Sharks on Saturday. The victory pushed him to 9-1-0 on the season with a 2.23 GAA and .940 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 21, 2020 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 27 of 29 shots in the Rangers' 5-2 win over the Hurricanes on Friday. The victory pushed him to 8-1-0 on the season with a 2.25 GAA and .938 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 19, 2020 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 37 of 40 shots in the Rangers' 6-3 win over the Blackhawks on Wednesday. The victory pushed him to 7-1-0 on the season with a 2.28 GAA and .939 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 11, 2020 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 42 of 43 shots in the Rangers' 4-1 win over the Jets on Tuesday. The victory pushed him to 6-1-0 on the season with a 2.18 GAA and .941 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 9, 2020 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 42 of 43 shots in the Rangers' 4-1 win over the Kings on Sunday. The victory pushed him to 5-1-0 on the season with a 2.34 GAA and .933 save percentage. |
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| Feb. 5, 2020 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 27 of 30 shots in the Rangers' 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs on Wednesday. The victory pushed him to 4-1-0 on the season with a 2.61 GAA and .922 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 31, 2020 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 23 of 25 shots in the Rangers' 4-2 win over the Red Wings on Friday. The victory pushed him to 3-1-0 on the season with a 2.51 GAA and .927 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 19, 2020 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 of 31 shots in the Rangers' 2-1 loss to the Blue Jackets on Sunday. The defeat dropped him to 2-1-0 on the season with a 2.68 GAA and .929 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 9, 2020 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 46 of 49 shots in the Rangers' 6-3 win over the Devils on Thursday. The victory pushed him to 2-0-0 on the season with a 3.01 GAA and .926 save percentage. |
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| Jan. 7, 2020 |
Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 of 32 shots in the Rangers' 5-3 win over the Avalanche on Tuesday. The victory pushed him to 1-0-0 on the season with a 3.03 GAA and .906 save percentage. |
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