New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin is officially out for the entire season, a devastating blow announced by the team after he suffered a lower-body injury during Friday’s loss to the Washington Capitals. This isn’t just a minor setback, folks; this is a full-blown crisis for the Rangers’ net.
What Went Down On The Ice
The injury happened in the second period, and it looked ugly right from the jump. Shesterkin had to be helped off the ice, clearly not putting any weight on his right leg. The Rangers haven’t spilled all the details on the exact injury, but the play itself painted a clear picture of how bad it was. During a chaotic scramble in their own defensive end, Shesterkin jammed his right skate right into the goal post as he tried to get into position for a save. That’s when his leg just seemed to bend in a totally unnatural way, and he immediately collapsed into the crease. You just hate to see it.
A Crushing Loss For The Rangers
Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan was, predictably, pretty concerned afterward. He called Shesterkin an “elite goaltender” and emphasized that he’s an “important player for us.” No kidding! Losing a guy of Shesterkin’s caliber, especially this early in the season, is absolutely brutal. It’s a massive hole to fill, and it’s fair to say they’re in a tough spot trying to figure out how to move forward without their backbone in goal.
Meanwhile, back here in the Emerald City, our own Seattle Kraken kept things rolling with a solid 6-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. It’s always good to see our boys picking up those wins while the rest of the league deals with its drama.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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